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 friendβs poems with his guitar. But, when entering recording studio, he did not sing any of Emhaβs 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 Sugiantoβs 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.
Cintaku kandas di rerumputan
Ebiet G. Ade Lyrics
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:Berpita jingga, sepatu hitam
:Kau bawa cinta yang kupesan ho...
:Aku mulai ragu dengan keberanianku
:Berapa cinta kau tawarkan?
:Berapa banyak yang kau minta? Ha
:Aku merasa terjebak dalam lingkaran membiusku
:namun dorongan jiwa tak sanggup kutahan
:Iblis manakah yang merasuk
:aku memilih cara ini?
:Mungkin karena 'ku merasa tak punya apa-apa
:Dan ketika engkau datang
:aku pejamkan mataku
:Samar kudengar suaramu lembut memanggil namaku
:Seketika sukmaku melambung
:Kuputuskan untuk berlari menghindarimu sejauh mungkin
:Cintaku kandas di rerumputan
:ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du
:du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
:Aku mulai sadar cinta tak mungkin kukejar
:Akan kutunggu, harus kutunggu
:sampai saatnya giliranku
:Dan ketika engkau datang
:aku pejamkan mataku
:Samar kudengar suaramu lembut memanggil namaku
:Seketika sukmaku melambung
:Kuputuskan untuk berlari menghindarimu sejauh mungkin :Cintaku kandas di rerumputan
:ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du
:du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
:ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du
:du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
:du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
The song "Cintaku Kandas di Rerumputan" by Ebiet G. Ade, tells a story of a man who is waiting for his lover, becoming restless and doubtful. He wears an orange shirt and black shoes, carrying the love that he ordered, but as time goes by, he becomes unsure of himself. He questions his ability, wondering how much love he can offer to his significant other and how much love he needs in return. He feels trapped in his own cycle, doubting himself, and he questions his own decision as to why he chose this path. Perhaps, he feels like he doesn't possess anything so he has chosen this way.
When his beloved finally arrives, he closes his eyes and hears her voice calling his name softly, and in that moment, he feels his love desires soar. Yet, he decides to run away from her as far as possible, causing his love to be shattered in the grass. He realizes that love is something that cannot be chased, and he must be patient, waiting for his turn.
Line by Line Meaning
Aku mulai resah menunggu engkau datang
I am starting to feel restless waiting for you to arrive
Berpita jingga, sepatu hitam
Wearing an orange scarf and black shoes
Kau bawa cinta yang kupesan ho...
You bring the love that I asked for, ho...
Aku mulai ragu dengan keberanianku
I am starting to doubt my bravery
Berapa cinta kau tawarkan?
How much love do you offer?
Berapa banyak yang kau minta? Ha
How much do you ask for? Ha
Aku merasa terjebak dalam lingkaran membiusku
I feel trapped in my own spell
Namun dorongan jiwa tak sanggup kutahan
But the push of my soul is too much to bear
Iblis manakah yang merasuk
Which devil possessed me?
Aku memilih cara ini?
Did I choose this path?
Mungkin karena 'ku merasa tak punya apa-apa
Maybe because I feel like I have nothing
Dan ketika engkau datang
And when you come
Aku pejamkan mataku
I close my eyes
Samar kudengar suaramu lembut memanggil namaku
I faintly hear your gentle voice calling my name
Seketika sukmaku melambung
In an instant, my desire soars
Kuputuskan untuk berlari menghindarimu sejauh mungkin
I decide to run away from you as far as possible
Cintaku kandas di rerumputan
My love is stranded in the grass
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
Aku mulai sadar cinta tak mungkin kukejar
I begin to realize that love is impossible for me to chase
Akan kutunggu, harus kutunggu
I will wait, I must wait
Sampai saatnya giliranku
Until it's my turn
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du ho ho ho ho
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
Contributed by Brayden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.