Born as Abdul Gafar Abdullah in Wonodadi, Banjarnegara; he is the youngest son of Aboe Ja'far. He had many desires: engineer, doctor, and painter. But as it turned out, eventually he became a famous singer, although he only wants to be called a poeter.
In 1970s, Ebiet was close to Yogyakarta young artist society. It formed his musical style. Close to a prolific artist Emha Ainun Nadjib, he often sang his friend’s poems with his guitar. But, when entering recording studio, he did not sing any of Emha’s songs. Although Ebiet felt sorry to leave Yogyakarta, he concentrated to try his luck and natural talent in Jakarta. The recording of his songs were successful. He recorded in the Philippines to get the better recording. But he refused to record his songs in Japanese, when he had a chance to have a concert there.
Married with Yayuk Sugianto (Iis Sugianto’s old sister), in 1982; he has 4 sons: Abietyasakti Ksatria Kinasih, Adaprabu Hantip Trengginas, Byatuasa Pakarti Hinuwih, and Segara Banyu Bening. They lived in Ciganjur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. In his house Ebiet raises about 20 birds.
Later, he recorded in Colombia Record, the United States. Ebiet also involved Adie MS and Jimmy Manoppo to assist his music.
Ebiet was chosen as the favorite singer of ABRI Radio Broadcasting (1989-1992), BASF Awards winner 1984 until 1988, and the best singer in 1997 Indonesian Musical Awards.
Until 1990, he has launched 12 albums, Camellia I (1979), Camellia II (1979), Camellia III (1980), Camellia IV (1980), Langkah Berikutnya (1982), Tokoh-Tokoh (1982), 1984 (1984), Zaman (1985), Isyu! (1986), Menjaring Matahari (1987), Sketsa Rembulan Emas (1988), and Seraut Wajah (1990). But Ebiet "went to seclusion" for the next 5 years. In 1995, the albums he launched were Kupu-Kupu Kertas and Cinta Sebening Embun. In 1996, Ebiet launched Aku Ingin Pulang. Kupu-Kupu Kertas was supported by musicians such as Ian Antono, Billy J. Budiardjo, Purwacaraka, and Erwin Gutawa.
In the following years, Ebiet launched 3 albums, Gamelan (1998), Balada Sinetron Cinta (2000), and Bahasa Langit (2001). Again, he secluded for 5 years, but he once appeared in the collaboration album Kita Untuk Mereka (2004).
In 2007, he launched a new album, In Love: 25th Anniversary, to commemorate his 25-year marriage. All of its songs are about love.
Cinta Sebening Embun
Ebiet G. Ade Lyrics
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apa yang tersembunyi di sudut hati?
Derita di mata, derita dalam jiwa
kenapa tak engkau pedulikan?
Sepasang kepodang terbang melambung
Menukik bawa seberkas pelangi
Gelora cinta, gelora dalam dada
kenapa tak pernah engkau hiraukan?
Selama musim belum bergulir
Masih ada waktu saling membuka diri
sejauh batas pengertian
Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
Kasih pun mulai deras mengalir
cemerlang sebening embun
Pernahkah engkau coba membaca
sorot mata dalam menyimpan rindu?
Sejuta impian, sejuta harapan
kenapakah mesti engkau abaikan?
Selama musim belum bergulir
Masih ada waktu saling membuka diri
sejauh batas pengertian
Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
Selama musim belum bergulir
Masih ada waktu saling membuka diri
sejauh batas pengertian
Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
Kasih pun mulai deras mengalir
cemerlang sebening embun
==1995 version==
:(na na na na na na na na)
:Pernahkah engkau coba menerka
:apa yang tersembunyi di sudut hati?
:Derita di mata, derita dalam jiwa
:kenapa tak engkau pedulikan?
:Sepasang kepodang terbang melambung
:Menukik bawa seberkas pelangi
:Gelora cinta, gelora dalam dada
:kenapa tak pernah engkau hiraukan?
:Selama (selama) musim belum bergulir
:Masih ada waktu (ada waktu) saling membuka diri
:sejauh batas pengertian
:Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
:Kasih pun mulai deras mengalir (kasih pun deras mengalir)
:cemerlang sebening embun
:(na na na na na na na na)
:Pernahkah engkau coba membaca
:sorot mata dalam menyimpan rindu?
:Sejuta impian, sejuta harapan
:kenapakah mesti engkau abaikan?
:Selama (selama) musim belum bergulir
:Masih ada waktu (ada waktu) saling membuka diri
:sejauh batas pengertian
:Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
:Selama musim belum bergulir
:Masih ada waktu (ada waktu) saling membuka diri
:sejauh batas pengertian
:Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
:Kasih pun mulai deras mengalir (kasih pun deras mengalir)
:cemerlang sebening embun
:(kasih) hu... (kasih, kasih) hu.. (na na na na kasih) hu.. (na na na na)
:(kasih) hu.. (na na na na kasih) hu.. (na na na na)
The lyrics of Ebiet G. Ade's "Cinta Sebening Embun" speak to the idea that true love is often hidden or overlooked, and that we must take the time to understand and appreciate the people in our lives. The song encourages us to pay attention to the emotions and feelings of those around us, and to not be blind to the love that is right in front of us.
The singer asks if we have ever tried to guess what is hidden in someone's heart, and why we might ignore the pain and suffering that we see in their eyes and feel in their souls. The image of a pair of birds soaring and diving with a rainbow conveys the idea that love can be both wild and unpredictable, yet beautiful and radiant.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a call to action, as the singer reminds us that as long as the season has not yet passed, there is still time to open ourselves up to love, to communicate our feelings, and to embrace the beauty and purity of a love that is as clear and bright as the morning dew.
Line by Line Meaning
Pernahkah engkau coba menerka
Have you ever tried to guess
apa yang tersembunyi di sudut hati?
what is hidden in the corner of the heart?
Derita di mata, derita dalam jiwa
Pain in the eyes, pain in the soul
kenapa tak engkau pedulikan?
why don't you care?
Sepasang kepodang terbang melambung
A pair of sparrows fly soaring
Menukik bawa seberkas pelangi
Diving brings a rainbow
Gelora cinta, gelora dalam dada
The passion of love, the passion in the chest
kenapa tak pernah engkau hiraukan?
why do you never pay attention?
Selama musim belum bergulir
As long as the season hasn't started
Masih ada waktu saling membuka diri
There is still time to open up to each other
sejauh batas pengertian
as far as the boundaries of understanding
Pintu pun tersibak, cinta mengalir sebening embun
The door opens, love flows as clear as dew
Kasih pun mulai deras mengalir
Love also starts to flow rapidly
cemerlang sebening embun
as bright as clear dew
Pernahkah engkau coba membaca
Have you ever tried to read
sorot mata dalam menyimpan rindu?
The gaze that holds longing?
Sejuta impian, sejuta harapan
A million dreams, a million hopes
kenapakah mesti engkau abaikan?
why do you have to ignore them?
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.