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.
Rembulan Menangis
Ebiet G. Ade Lyrics
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:di serambi malam ho..
:Intan buah hatimu dicabik tangan-tangan serigala
:Bintang-bintang muram,
:beku dalam luka ho..
:Untukmu saudaraku kami semua turut berduka
:Lolong burung malam di rimba ho :melengking menyayat jiwa
:Tangis kami pecah di batu
:duka kami remuk di dada
:Doa kami bersama-sama untukmu, untukmu
:Angin pun menjerit
:badai bergemuruh ho..
:Semuanya marah
:hanya iblis terbahak, bersorak
:Lolong burung malam di rimba ho
:melengking menyayat jiwa
:Tangis kami pecah di batu
:duka kami remuk di dada
:Doa kami bersama-sama untukmu
:Lolong burung malam di rimba ho
:melengking menyayat jiwa
:Tangis kami pecah di batu
:duka kami remuk di dada
:Doa kami bersama-sama untukmu
:untukmu, untukmu, untukmu, untukmu
The lyrics of "Rembulan Menangis" by Ebiet G. Ade depict a heart-wrenching scene of a grieving community mourning the loss of a loved one. The moon is crying, the stars are bleak and frozen, and the howling of night birds in the jungle sends shivers down people's spines. The intimate gem of your heart has been torn apart by the hands of wolves, leaving you devastated and alone. The pain and emotions of everyone is bursting out of their chests in the form of wails and screams, echoing endlessly in the silence of the night. The wind is screaming, the storm is raging, and everything is in chaos, except for the devil who laughs wickedly and cheers.
The song exudes melancholy and grief through vivid and poetic imagery. It evokes a sense of empathy and compassion towards those who have suffered great losses and encourages communal solidarity and prayers to channel the collective sorrow and anguish into healing and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Rembulan menangis
The moon sheds tears
di serambi malam ho..
on a nightly verandah
Intan buah hatimu dicabik tangan-tangan serigala
The treasure of your heart is torn apart by the hands of wolves
Bintang-bintang muram,
Gloomy stars,
beku dalam luka ho..
Frozen in wounds
Untukmu saudaraku kami semua turut berduka
For you, my brother, we all mourn with you
Lolong burung malam di rimba ho
The howl of the night bird in the jungle
melengking menyayat jiwa
Piercing the soul
Tangis kami pecah di batu
Our crying shatters on the rocks
duka kami remuk di dada
Our sorrow breaks our heart
Doa kami bersama-sama untukmu, untukmu
Our prayers are together for you, for you
Angin pun menjerit
The wind also shrieks
badai bergemuruh ho..
The storm rumbles
Semuanya marah
Everything is angry
hanya iblis terbahak, bersorak
Only demons laugh and cheer
untukmu, untukmu, untukmu, untukmu
for you, for you, for you, for you
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@albertlastonmanurung5783
Maestro puisi sekelas Ebiet akan dengan rapi menyimpan kisah nyata inspirasi puisi yg dilagukannya. Biarlah begitu tetap menjadi misteri bagi kita sehingga penggalan2 kalimat lagu-puisinya dapat dipakai utk menggambarkan peristiwa dimana ada pihak (digambarkan sbg serigala) yg semena-mena menyiksa pihak yg lemah (digambarkan dgn buah hati = anak)....lalu akan banyak pihak yg kemudian menjadi MARAH βπΌππΌππΌππΌππΌ
@putranp646
Setiap Saya mendengar lagu ini..sungguh saya merinding. Lagu ini sungguh menyayat hati, jiwa & perasaan.
@masterk1474
Sastra tingkat dewa
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@azizahibrahim5147
Ebiet seolah suds diberikn gambaran awal apa yg akan terjdi dgn indonesia,,khususnya Pulau Jawa..lirik lagu ini btul2 mengena dgn hal yg saat ini sdg bergejolak di sanaπππ.. bgtu jga lirik lagu Berita Kpd Kawan.. sya kira ini bkn lah satu kebetulan.. merinding mengingatkn semua ini terjdi skg...Apapun, saya mencintai dn mengkagumi karya2 unggul Ebiet G. Ade yg tiada tandingannya buat sya.. syabasss....teruslh berkarya.. Salam dari Malaysia Timur...πββοΈππ
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Llllllplpppebit g ade
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πMalekat tahu Alloh SWT penghuni surga LBH berkuasa penyang pengasih sujudlah melemah/mengalahπβ€
@balikpapanmusic6567
Lagu ini khusus bercerita tentang TRAGEDI KARBALA dimana buah hati Fatimah as di cabik2 serigala bagai iblis yg bersorak menertawai atas kekalahan Imam Husein as dg dianggapnya kepala suci cucu Rasulullah saaw.
Setiap kata dalam syair lagu tsb mengandung makna duka.
@badruszaman5468
Betulπ