Joko Tingkir
Farel Prayoga Lyrics


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Joko Tingkir ngombe dawet
Ja dipikir, marai mumet
Ngopek jamur nggone Mbah Wage
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe

(Aneka Music)
(Safari Records)

Ning Purwokerto tuku ketan
Iki cerita anak rantauan
Lombok rawit pedes tenan
Golek duwit kanggo masa depan
Golek duwit kanggo masa depan (hey-hek!)

Rokok klobot ning ngisor wit mlinja
Paling abot ninggal anak-bojo
Tuku donat ning Kalimantan
Tetep semangat kanggo masa depan
Tetep semangat kanggo masa depan

Godhong kenikir, godhong koro
Ja dipikir aku arep ngliya
Mangan jamur, mangan koro
Aku jujur, kowe ra percaya
Aku jujur, kowe ra percaya

Joko Tingkir ngombe dawet
Ja dipikir, marai mumet
Ngopek jamur nggone Mbah Wage
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe

(Aneka Music, Safari Records)

Ning Banyuwangi tuku ketan
Iki cerita anak rantauan
Lombok rawit pedes tenan
Golek duwit kanggo masa depan
Golek duwit kanggo masa depan

Rokok klobot ning ngisor wit mlinja
Paling abot ninggal anak-bojo
Tuku donat ning Kalimantan
Tetep semangat kanggo masa depan
Tetep semangat kanggo masa depan (hey, yo, hek-ey!)

Joko Tingkir ngombe dawet
Ja dipikir, marai mumet
Ngopek jamur nggone Mbah Wage
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe

Joko Tingkir ngombe dawet
Ja dipikir, marai mumet
Ngopek jamur nggone Mbah Wage
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe
Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe





(Hak e, ho, Aneka Music, Safari Records)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Farel Prayoga's song "Joko Tingkir" describe the struggles and determination of a young man trying to make a living away from home. The first verse talks about how Joko Tingkir drinks dawet (a traditional Indonesian drink made with coconut milk and sugar) and thinks about his situation - perhaps feeling overwhelmed by the challenges he faces. However, he refuses to give up and instead goes mushroom hunting with Mbah Wage (an elderly person) and never stops pursuing work opportunities. The repetition of "pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe" emphasizes Joko Tingkir's persistence and willingness to persevere through difficult times to achieve his goals.


The second verse talks about Joko Tingkir's life as an outsider, buying ketan (sticky rice) in Purwokerto and telling a story of his life as an immigrant. He experiences the heat of spicy lombok/rawit chili (perhaps indicating the difficulties he faces while away from home) and is always looking for ways to make money for his future. Again, the repetition of "golek duwit kanggo masa depan" emphasizes his motivation to secure his future through hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

Joko Tingkir ngombe dawet
Joko Tingkir drinks dawet (Indonesian traditional cold drink made of coconut milk and palm sugar)


Ja dipikir, marai mumet
When he thinks too much, he gets confused


Ngopek jamur nggone Mbah Wage
He picks mushrooms near Mbah Wage's place


Pantang mundur, terus nyambut gawe
He never gives up, always pursues his work


Ning Purwokerto tuku ketan
He buys ketan rice in Purwokerto (a city in Indonesia)


Iki cerita anak rantauan
This is a story of someone who's away from home


Lombok rawit pedes tenan
Lombok rawit (a type of chili pepper) is very spicy


Golek duwit kanggo masa depan
He looks for money for the future


Rokok klobot ning ngisor wit mlinja
He smokes klobot cigarette (a type of traditional Indonesian cigarette) under the house


Paling abot ninggal anak-bojo
The most difficult thing is leaving loved ones behind


Tuku donat ning Kalimantan
He buys donat (doughnut) in Kalimantan (a region in Indonesia)


Tetep semangat kanggo masa depan
He still has the spirit for the future


Godhong kenikir, godhong koro
Kenikir leaf, koro leaf


Ja dipikir aku arep ngliya
I'm thinking of seeing them


Mangan jamur, mangan koro
Eating mushrooms, eating koro (a type of tuber)


Aku jujur, kowe ra percaya
I'm honest, but you don't believe me


Hey-hek!




Writer(s): Tama Halu

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Joko Tingkir Ngombe Dawet
Jo Dipikir Marai Mumet
Ngopek Jamur Nggone Mbah Wage
Pantang Mundur Terus Nyambut Gawe..
Ning Banyuwangi Tuku Ketan
Iki Cerito Anak Rantauan
Lombok Rawit pedes Tenan
Golek Duwet Kanggo Masa Depan..

Rokok Klobot Ning Ngisor Wit Mlinjo
Paling Abot Ninggal Anak Bojo
Tuku Donat Ning Kalimantan
Tetep Semangat kanggo masa depan..
Godong Kenikir Godong Koro
Jo Dipikir Aku Rep Ngliyo
Mangan Jamur Mangan Koro
Aku Jujur Kowe Ra Percoyo..
Aku jujur kowe ra percoyo..



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