Gersang
Figura Renata Lyrics
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yang kuat jadi serakah
tindas menindas hingga tandus
berasap kecil b'rakhir hangus
kau bawa sedikit keberanian
terpaksa namun tetap bukan pilihan
hijau kau buat hitam
imitasi
tak bergizi
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat kelam
tak bertepi
hingga nanti
yang lemah semakin dibawah
yang kuat jadi serakah
tindas menindas hingga tandus
berasap kecil b'rakhir hangus
kau bawa sedikit keberanian
terpaksa namun tetap bukan pilihan
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat hijau
imitasi
tak bergizi
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat kelam
tak bertepi
hingga nanti
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat hijau
imitasi
tak bergizi
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat kelam
tak bertepi
hingga nanti
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat hijau
imitasi
tak bergizi
hijau kau buat hitam
hitam kau buat kelam
tak bertepi
hingga nanti
sampai mati
The lyrics of Figura Renata's song "Gersang" deal with the theme of power and oppression. The song talks about how the weak are getting weaker while the strong become greedy and oppressive, leading to a desolate and barren state of being. The lyrics also mention the idea of imitation, where things that are supposed to be green are made black or dark, and in turn, things that are supposed to be dark become even more obscure.
The line "kau bawa sedikit keberanian, terpaksa namun tetap bukan pilihan" implies that even though one may have some courage or bravery, it is not always a choice to stand up against oppression. The repetition of the lines "hijau kau buat hitam, hitam kau buat hijau" suggests a cycle of manipulation and deceit, where things are presented in a false light.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gersang" are a commentary on issues of power and oppression, and how they can lead to a bleak and hopeless existence. The song highlights the need for those in positions of power to act with integrity and compassion, and for those who are oppressed to find the courage to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
yang lemah semakin dibawah
The weak are being pushed even further down
yang kuat jadi serakah
The strong become greedy
tindas menindas hingga tandus
Oppression continues until there is nothing left
berasap kecil b'rakhir hangus
What was once a small spark eventually burns out
kau bawa sedikit keberanian
You bring a little bit of courage
terpaksa namun tetap bukan pilihan
Forced, but still not a choice
hijau kau buat hitam
You turn green into black
hitam kau buat hijau
You turn black into green
imitasi
Imitation
tak bergizi
Not nutritious
hijau kau buat hitam
You turn green into black
hitam kau buat kelam
You turn black into dark
tak bertepi
Without boundaries
hingga nanti
Until the end
sampai mati
Until death
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.