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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Midnight Sun
Endah N Rhesa Lyrics
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But you realize, you realize that you can't leave me behind
I can be your best friend, I can be your enemy
I can be anything, anything you want me to be
You can run, run, run
In the midnight sun, sun, sun
But you'll be sorry, you'll be sorry when you are losing me
The lyrics to Endah N Rhesa's "Midnight Sun" seem to deal with a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer seems to be addressing a romantic partner who can't seem to decide how they feel about them. They are both deeply connected and deeply divided, with the partner sometimes feeling love and sometimes feeling hate. Despite this, the partner realizes that they can't leave the singer behind and that they are an integral part of their life. The singer tells them that they can be anything they want to be - their best friend or their enemy.
The chorus seems to suggest that the partner is trying to escape from the relationship. The lyrics use the metaphor of the "midnight sun" to convey a sense of endlessness and futility. The partner can run as much as they want, but they can't escape the fact that they are connected to the singer and can't just leave them behind. The singer seems to be warning their partner that they will regret it if they try to leave and that they are risking losing something valuable by doing so.
Overall, the lyrics to "Midnight Sun" suggest a relationship that is deeply complicated and fraught with conflicting emotions. The singer seems to be offering reassurance to their partner that they can be anything they want to be and a warning that leaving them behind will come with consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you hate me, sometimes you love me
Your emotions for me fluctuate between strong dislike and affection.
But you realize, you realize that you can't leave me behind
Despite your conflicting feelings, you understand that you cannot abandon me.
I can be your best friend, I can be your enemy
My role in your life can vary greatly from trusted ally to bitter foe.
I can be anything, anything you want me to be
I have the ability to shape myself to fit your desires and needs.
You can run, run, run
You have the option to flee from me as fast as you can.
In the midnight sun, sun, sun
But even in the brightness of the night sky, I will be there waiting for you.
Sometimes you hope, sometimes you forget that I am here
You vacillate between wanting me around and forgetting that I exist.
But you'll be sorry, you'll be sorry when you are losing me
If you continue to ignore me, you will regret it when I am gone.
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.