Endah recorded numerous songs of hers in an album entitled ”The New Beginning”, a four-track mini album which was independently distributed, with a limited number of copy. In one of the songs in the album, Rhesa added some bass thumps and made it a fascinating mix of the three instruments (vocal, guitar and bass). The song is titled “When You Love Someone”. From that time being, Endah and Rhesa started to play together in campus events, and the feedbacks toward their music were tremendously positive. Finally, they decided to create a stage name for their duo/musical project which comes from their own names: Endah N Rhesa.
Endah N Rhesa was inspired to start playing in minimalist acoustic format, surprisingly, because of some local bands, namely: Cozy Street Corner, Bonita and Anda. In terms of singing, Endah is influenced by Alanis Morissete and Norah Jones. Besides, there are also the four “Johns” that influence her in playing guitar: John Mayer, John Butler, John Scofield and John Frusciante. Endah also credits Pat Metheny and multi-talented instrumentalist Warman Nasution of TOR for inspiring her. Rhesa, on the other hand, is a unique personality who is mainly influenced by acoustic guitarists like Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, James Taylor and other folk and ballad musicians. The persons that Rhesa put into credit for making him play bass are Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Flea and ex-child singer Bondan Prakoso. They both, however, share the same influence in music, to wit: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, which affects them mostly on creating rich groovy and harmonic nuances in the music of Endah N Rhesa.
Endah N Rhesa has released “Nowhere To Go” (old version) in 2005 and “Real Live”, a live recording piece, in 2006. Endah N Rhesa marketed and distributed both the former and the latter all by themselves through their stage acts. After releasing “Nowhere To Go” (repackaged version), which is now on sale in music stores, in 2009, Endah N Rhesa is coming into a whole broader world. “Our music is sincere and it’s coming from inside our hearts,” they say
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I Don't Remember
Endah N Rhesa Lyrics
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Don't know what im doing over here
I cant remember all these streets
Im just walking my way and im asking to the people all around
But they pay no heed to me at all
Suddenly after few minutes, I hear a whisper in my ears
It says: "find me when you know what you've been through,
I just can say: "I don't remember"
Oh I lost my mind and I just can say: "I don't remember"
I just can say: "I don't remember"
Oh I lost my mind and I just can say
I've finally found you dog but you're running down to the road
Im stealing a bike, im chasing you up
Cause you are the answer of my questions
Oh im really tired, I cant move anymore
But the dog stops in the end of the street
The dog is right, I've got my memories back
Cause I see my body lays over there
Im a deadman walking, I've met my destiny
I saved the dog and let my soul free
The truck came when the dog was on the street
I was trying to get him and it's not too late but. yeah
I know I was there… and then I'm here
The song "I Don't Remember" by Endah N Rhesa is a song about the journey of the singer who seems to have lost his memory. The opening lines, "I don't know where I live, don't know what I'm doing over here, I can't remember all these streets," reflect his confusion and desperation. He is lost and has no clue how he landed up in his current location. He starts seeking help from the people around but does not receive any aid, which is evident in the line "But they pay no heed to me at all."
Suddenly, he hears a whisper about a dog. The dog becomes the singer's hope for finding his way back to his memory. The lines, "It says: 'Find me when you know what you've been through, I'm a white black beager with a brown pelt on my left eye'" indicate that the dog is the direction that the singer needs to follow to find his memory. Finally, he discovers the dog, and through the dog, he regains his memory. The ending of the song is bittersweet as the singer realizes that he was a dead man walking, and he has now let his soul free, which implies that he has finally found peace.
The song's lyrics are beautifully written, metaphorical, and touch on the themes of self-discovery, destiny, and the connection between humans and animals. The song's message is that memories define our journey, and it's easy to lose them in the hustle of life. Still, we can always seek help, and the answer may come from unexpected sources.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where I live
I have lost touch with my surroundings and do not know the place where I live
Don't know what im doing over here
I am unaware of why I am in this place
I cant remember all these streets
I am unable to recall the streets and landmarks around me
Im just walking my way and im asking to the people all around
I am aimlessly walking and asking strangers for directions
But they pay no heed to me at all
People ignore and do not listen to my requests for help
Suddenly after few minutes, I hear a whisper in my ears
After some time, I hear a faint voice speaking to me
It says: "find me when you know what you've been through,
The voice instructs me to search for it when I have figured out my life
Im a white black beager with a brown pelt on my left eye"
The voice describes itself as a dog with white and black fur and a brown patch over its left eye
I just can say: "I don't remember"
I can only admit to not remembering anything
Oh I lost my mind and I just can say: "I don't remember"
I am feeling insane and can only reply with an admission of forgetfulness
I just can say: "I don't remember"
My lack of recollection is the only thing I am capable of telling
Oh I lost my mind and I just can say
I've gone insane and struggle to articulate myself
I've finally found you dog but you're running down to the road
I have located the dog but it is running into the street
Im stealing a bike, im chasing you up
I am stealing a bicycle to pursue the dog
Cause you are the answer of my questions
I believe that the dog holds the key to answering my queries
Oh im really tired, I cant move anymore
I am exhausted and unable to proceed any further
But the dog stops in the end of the street
The dog halts at the end of the road
The dog is right, I've got my memories back
The dog was correct, as I have now regained my recollection
Cause I see my body lays over there
I realize that my physical form is lying nearby
Im a deadman walking, I've met my destiny
I am a walking corpse and have fulfilled my fate
I saved the dog and let my soul free
By rescuing the dog, I have been liberated from my earthly bonds
The truck came when the dog was on the street
A truck arrived while the dog was in the road
I was trying to get him and it's not too late but. yeah
I attempted to rescue the dog but was unsuccessful
I know I was there… and then I'm here
I remember where I was before, and now I understand where I am
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.