She became nationally famous after a televised concert in Jakarta in 2003. Her dance moves, which she calls Goyang Inul or Ngebor (lit. 'drilling'), quickly became the source of controversy due to her gyrating hip motions. Some conservative Muslim organizations such as the Indonesian Muslim Council (MUI) called for a ban on her concerts. She was cited as a reason to pass a national anti-pornography bill that was drafted during the height of the controversy in mid-2003, but as of 2005 has not passed. Inul's dance style was also criticised by other dangdut singers, most vocally Rhoma Irama, for "corrupting" the genre, though these criticisms did little to dent her popularity.
Penari
Inul Daratista Lyrics
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Menarik semua mata
Lentiknya jemarimu, indah
Hadirkan kemesraan
Penari, kau yang terlahir
Sebagai penghibur
Seakan kau tak mau peduli
Gemulai gerakanmu itu
Menarik semua mata
Lentiknya jemarimu, indah
Hadirkan kemesraan
Pernahkah engkau terima
Kenyataan hidup?
Pernahkah kau coba mengerti
Cintamu semu?
Dia yang datang tak hanya untukmu
Di mana kau yang s′lalu menunggu? Oh-oh-oh
Apakah engkau masih mencari
Keinginan gemerlapnya dunia? Oh, penari
Gemulai gerakanmu itu
Menarik semua mata
Lentiknya jemarimu, indah
Hadirkan kemesraan
Pernahkah engkau terima
Kenyataan hidup?
Pernahkah kau coba mengerti
Cintamu semu?
Dia yang datang tak hanya untukmu
Di mana kau yang s'lalu menunggu? Oh-oh-oh
Apakah engkau masih mencari
Keinginan gemerlapnya dunia? Oh, penari
The lyrics to Inul Daratista's song Penari, which translates to 'Dancer', speak of a dancer who captivates the attention of all those around her with her graceful movements and beautiful fingers. The singer praises the dancer, acknowledging her as a entertainer who seems unbothered by the distractions around her. However, the song takes a turn as the lyrics question whether the dancer has ever truly experienced the struggles of life and whether she understands the true meaning of love. The lyrics go on to suggest that the dancer is still searching for the glittering desires of the world, despite the fact that the one she is waiting for may not be coming just for her.
The song seems to highlight the often overlooked and underappreciated struggles of entertainers and performers. It questions whether the attention that they receive and the adoration of their fans can make up for the difficulty of their lives. The lyrics suggest that the dancer may be searching for something more significant than fame and fortune, while still feeling the pressure to maintain her image.
Interestingly, the lyrics are also used as a metaphor for the emptiness and lack of fulfillment that can come with the pursuit of materialistic desires, particularly in the entertainment industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Gemulai gerakanmu itu
Your graceful movements are captivating everyone's attention
Menarik semua mata
All eyes are drawn towards you
Lentiknya jemarimu, indah
Your agile fingers are beautiful
Hadirkan kemesraan
You bring about intimacy
Penari, kau yang terlahir
Dancer, you were born
Sebagai penghibur
As an entertainer
Seakan kau tak mau peduli
As if you don't care
Banyak yang mengganggu
Many are disrupting
Pernahkah engkau terima
Have you ever accepted
Kenyataan hidup?
The realities of life?
Pernahkah kau coba mengerti
Have you ever tried to understand
Cintamu semu?
That your love is not real?
Dia yang datang tak hanya untukmu
He who comes is not just for you
Di mana kau yang s′lalu menunggu?
Where are you always waiting?
Apakah engkau masih mencari
Are you still searching
Keinginan gemerlapnya dunia?
For the glittering desires of the world?
Oh, penari
Oh, dancer
Writer(s): Ahmad Dhani, Andi Mapajalos, Andra, Ari Laso, Chossy Pratama, Erwin, Jessy Robot, Melly Goeslaw, Prastya
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ahmad Haidy
baru tau klo inul prnah menyanyikan lagu Penari.
Nur Fadilah
Gaya inul sllu keren 👍
inadia cinta
mantap mb inul
Bras Pamungkas
Masih bagus dgn penyanyi aslinya....(Dewi Gita)
eileen purnomo eileen
Ya kan beda kelas beda gentre gimana sich
Risna Risna
Top markotop....
BLG CHANNEL
Penari Original tahun 90an
Penari versi inul tahun 2000an
Dinzainud Batman Forever
Kesini gara2 mas acik😂 07.09.2019
1 - ONE chanel
Orang indonesia gini nih bnyk yg nyiyir ataz apa yg orang lain iri dengki aneh? Gmna negara mau maju manusia ny aja masih pd julid
Daryus Santiko
Inul Daratista is the best