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.
Lagu Untuk Sebuah Nama
Ebiet G. Ade Lyrics
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sedang musik pun manis kudengar?
Mungkin karena kulihat lagi
lentik bulu matamu, bibirmu,
dan rambutmu yang kau biarkan
jatuh bergerai di keningmu
Makin mengajakku terpana
Kau goreskan gita cinta
Mengapa aku mesti duduk di sini
sedang kau tepat di depanku?
Mestinya aku berdiri berjalan ke depanmu,
kusapa, dan kunikmati wajahmu,
atau kuisyaratkan cinta
Tapi semua tak kulakukan
Kata orang cinta mesti berkorban
Mengapa dadaku mesti berguncang
bila kusebutkan namamu?
Sedang kau diciptakan bukanlah untukku itu pasti
Tapi aku tak mau peduli
sebab cinta bukan mesti bersatu
Biar kucumbui bayangmu
dan kusandarkan harapanku
These lyrics describe the singer's strong emotional reaction to seeing and hearing someone they are attracted to. While listening to music, the sight of the person's features - their eyelashes, lips, and hair - causes the singer's soul to tremble. The music you hear is sweet, but it's nothing compared to the beauty of the person in front of them. This attraction is so strong that the singer is completely mesmerized by the person and the way they play the notes of love.
The singer questions why they are sitting here when the person they are enamored with is right in front of them. They believe they should be standing, walking up to the person, saying hello, and enjoying their company. But the singer doesn't do any of these things, as they have heard that love requires sacrifice, so they endure their overwhelming emotions.
Lastly, the singer admits to feeling a physical response to just mentioning the person's name. They remind themselves that the person was not meant for them, but they don't care because love does not necessarily require unity. Even if they only have the person's image in their mind, they still hold onto the hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Mengapa jiwaku mesti bergetar
Why must my soul tremble
sedang musik pun manis kudengar?
when sweet music I can hear?
Mungkin karena kulihat lagi
Perhaps because I see again
lentik bulu matamu, bibirmu,
the curl of your eyelashes, your lips,
dan rambutmu yang kau biarkan
and your hair that you let
jatuh bergerai di keningmu
falling freely on your forehead
Makin mengajakku terpana
Increasingly captivating me
Kau goreskan gita cinta
You play the love song
Mengapa aku mesti duduk di sini
Why must I sit here
sedang kau tepat di depanku?
when you are right in front of me?
Mestinya aku berdiri berjalan ke depanmu,
I should stand up, walk up to you,
kusapa, dan kunikmati wajahmu,
greet you, and enjoy your face,
atau kuisyaratkan cinta
or signal my love
Tapi semua tak kulakukan
But I do none of these
Kata orang cinta mesti berkorban
People say love must involve sacrifice
Mengapa dadaku mesti berguncang
Why must my chest tremble
bila kusebutkan namamu?
when I mention your name?
Sedang kau diciptakan bukanlah untukku itu pasti
Even though you were not created for me, that is certain
Tapi aku tak mau peduli
But I do not care
sebab cinta bukan mesti bersatu
because love does not have to be united
Biar kucumbui bayangmu
Let me indulge in your shadow
dan kusandarkan harapanku
and rest my hopes
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GungKasep
Lagu2 cinta om Ebiet kebanyakan tentang lagu cinta platonis. Cinta yg menurut Plato sangat murni, bersih, tinggi, sehingga kita lelaki tak pantas memilikinya.
Selain lagu 'serenade', 'lagu untuk sebuah nama' juga masih sering saya dengar ketika rasa rindu kepada cinta platonis saya muncul. Ah memang sialan, padahal saya sudah punya istri. Hehe.
Untuk Muthi, perempuan pertama yg membuat saya menyatakan cinta, ya di usia 21 tahun. Waktu SMA saya gak berani pacaran, gak pernah nembak cewek, cuma bisa memendam. Tapi tidak saat bertemu denganmu, di Lippo Karawaci pada 2011 lalu, Aku kerja sebagai teknisi toko, kau sebagai sales di toko sebelah.
Kau perempuan pertama yang sejatinya aku cintai begitu tinggi, begitu suci. Meski jujur aku telat menyatakannya, karena teralu payah, terlalu mengulur waktu. Aku baru menyatakannya saat kita lama tak berjumpa di tempat kerja karena kau sudah resign dan kuliah. Tak perlulah kau membalas cintaku, yang terpenting bagiku kau sudah tau bahwa aku betul2 cinta kepadamu. Semoga kau selalu bahagia dimanapun berada, semoga Alloh SWT selalu melindungi.
Untuk istriku, kalau baca komen ini, ya jangan marah, kan sudah kuceritakan semua. Hehehe... Piss....
@desaku308
2024 siapa yg berkunjung?
Tetap enak di dengar dari usia belasan sampai hampir 50 tahun
@yudhahadishudaya
Hadir
@PaulCandi
Usiaku udah diatas 50😅
@chamimfandi4790
Mantab lagu Ebiet alhamdulilah dlm usia 56 th masih bisa menikmati lagunya❤
@bapakyatno2470
Beliau tetanggaku di kampung kota Banjarnegara Jateng😊
@bahaurealme8758
Lagu kenangan masa lalu yang tidak. Bisa lupakan indah syair lagunya
@nyomansuarta3108
Saat itu kami sekeluarga tugas di Sorong thn 79.saya mendapatkan lagu ini langsung suka banget,ini lagu diurutan pertama volume satu album lagu Mas Ebiet,kemudian saya tak pernah berhenti mengikuti perkembangannya,sekarang diumur saya yg 76 tahun saya masih tetap suka menikmati keindahan syair dan irama lagunya.
@sugengpriawan846
Panjang umur pak🙏
@yoshermawan971
alhamdulillah panjang umur pak
@remblong7598
Sehat selalu bapak.. 🙏