The band formed in 2001 with five members, but in 2003 became a trio. The band's name at first was Hush, then Superego. They finally chose the name Efek Rumah Kaca after the release of their first album in 2007.
They have said that music is their lives; what has happened in their lives is reflected in their music. They also have been described as a pop band with social and political messages in their lyrics. Their music is influenced by variety of music genres, including swing, jazz, rock, and a cappella.
In 2007, they released Efek Rumah Kaca and the album sold more than 5,000 copies. Two singles of this album are "Di Udara" (English: On Air) which tells the death of Munir Said Thalib and "Cinta Melulu" (English: Always Love) as a criticism of the increasing prevalence of insipid love songs in Indonesia.
In 2008, they released their second album Kamar Gelap (English: Dark Room). Among the tracks from this album are "Jangan Bakar Buku" (English: Don't Burn Books), "Kenakalan Remaja di Era Informatika" (English: Teenage Mischief in the Information Era) and "Mosi Tidak Percaya" (English: Motion of Distrust).
They will release their third album in September 2011; they have said that it will not be a "friendly" album.
In May 2010, they founded a label, Jangan Marah Records (English: Don't Be Angry Records), hoping to accommodate creative bands that are not accepted by major labels.
Jatuh Cinta Itu Biasa Saja
Efek Rumah Kaca Lyrics
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Tak perlu berpelukan
Kita berdua hanya saling bercerita
Tak perlu memuji
Kita berdua tak pernah ucapkan maaf
Tapi saling mengerti
Kita berdua tak hanya menjalani cinta
Ketika rindu, menggebu gebu, kita menunggu
Jatuh cinta itu biasa saja
Saat cemburu, kian membelenggu, cepat berlalu
Jatuh cinta itu biasa saja
Jika jatuh cinta itu buta
Berdua kita akan tersesat
Saling mencari di dalam gelap
Kedua mata kita gelap
Lalu hati kita gelap
Hati kita gelap
Lalu hati kita gelap
In Efek Rumah Kaca's song Jatuh Cinta Itu Biasa Saja, the lyrics describe a relationship between two people who are in love on a deeper level. They don't need physical displays of affection to show their love - just holding hands and talking is enough for them. Though they never apologize to each other, they understand each other well. They don't just live their love, they live through it.
The song also touches on the fact that falling in love is normal, but it's not always easy. The excitement of falling in love can quickly evaporate when jealousy sets in, and it's crucial to move past those feelings to continue with the relationship. The song describes the utter darkness and confusion that occurs when two people in love are lost in it - their eyes, hearts, and minds all black as they try to find their way out of the fog.
Line by Line Meaning
Kita berdua hanya berpegangan tangan
We both only hold each other's hand and don't need to embrace each other.
Tak perlu berpelukan
No need to hug.
Kita berdua hanya saling bercerita
We both only tell each other stories.
Tak perlu memuji
No need to praise each other.
Kita berdua tak pernah ucapkan maaf
We never apologize to each other.
Tapi saling mengerti
But we understand each other.
Kita berdua tak hanya menjalani cinta
We do not just live a love life.
Tapi menghidupi
But we live a life together.
Ketika rindu, menggebu gebu, kita menunggu
When we miss each other and are enthusiastic, we wait for each other.
Jatuh cinta itu biasa saja
Falling in love is just normal.
Saat cemburu, kian membelenggu, cepat berlalu
When we are jealous and feel trapped, it quickly fades away.
Jika jatuh cinta itu buta
If falling in love is blind.
Berdua kita akan tersesat
Together we will be lost.
Saling mencari di dalam gelap
Searching for each other in the dark.
Kedua mata kita gelap
Both of our eyes are blind.
Lalu hati kita gelap
Then our hearts are dark.
Hati kita gelap
Our hearts are dark.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.