Cinta Melulu
Efek Rumah Kaca Lyrics

The lyrics of "Cinta Melulu" by Efek Rumah Kaca explore the theme of love songs in popular culture, specifically in the context of Indonesian society. The first two lines refer to the use of minor keys in love songs, which is often associated with sad or negative emotions. The reference to "lagu perselingkuhan" (songs of infidelity) highlights the prevalence of cheating and betrayal portrayed in Indonesian love songs.

The next lines talk about the commercial aspect of these kind of songs, where the market often demands the same cliched and banal themes of heartbreak and longing. The song then shifts to the theme of "elegi" or mourning for a lost love, which is another common trope in love songs. However, the lyrics seem to suggest that these themes have become stale and overused.

The chorus repeats the title, "Cinta Melulu" (Love Always), which could be interpreted as a critique of the incessant need for love songs in popular culture. The lines "Kita memang benar-benar melayu, suka mendayu-dayu" (We are truly Malay, love to be melodramatic) suggest that this love for emotional songs and the use of minor keys may be a cultural trait. The final line, "Apa memang karena kuping melayu, suka yang sendu-sendu, lagu cinta melulu" (Is it because of my Malay ears, that I love the melancholic, love songs always), further emphasizes this cultural aspect and suggests that this preference for sad love songs may be inherent.