He was popular for his gritty-witty ballads accentuated on life of Indonesia's marginalized groups or political satire on the troubled Indonesian social/political scene under Soeharto. His socially aware hit-songs including: "Oemar Bakri" tells about teacher, "Lonteku" is a love story between a criminal and a prostitute, and "Wakil Rakyat" is about members of parliament.
After Reformasi movement on 1997 which leads to democratisation he was a kind of losing the edge for political satire, but his mature musical experience keeps him on Indonesian pop chart with inward-looking songs and songs about personal relationships.
Antara Aku Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Lambat laun mulai terungkap
Labil tawamu tak pasti tangismu
Jelas membuat aku sangat ingin mencari
Apa yang tersembunyi
Dibalik manis senyummu
Apa yang tersembunyi
Dapat kutemui mengapa engkau tak pasti
Lalu aku coba untuk mengerti
Saat engkau tiba disimpang jalan
Lalu kau bimbang untuk tentukan arah mana dekat tujuan
( kau bimbang tentukan arah tujuan )
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
In "Antara Aku Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu," Iwan Fals sings about a previous relationship that was shrouded in mystery and confusion. The singer describes how initially he was drawn in by the laughter and tears of his former lover, but over time, he began to wonder what was truly hidden behind her smiles and clear eyes. As he tried to understand her more deeply, she arrived at a crossroads and became unsure of which path to take. Fals emphasizes the darkness and difficulty of the road she ultimately chose, emphasizing its rough terrain and treacherousness.
The lyrics of this song speak to the challenges of deciphering the complexity of human emotions and relationships. The tabir gelap, or "dark veil," that once obscured the singer's ex-lover's intentions, sheds light on the unpredictable nature of emotions and how they can change over time. He appears to be wanting to understand her more deeply, but at the end of the song, he leaves her to her own devices, navigating the treacherous path alone.
Overall, "Antara Aku Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu" is a beautiful and poignant song about the intricacies of human emotion and the difficulties of understanding those we love deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Tabir gelap yang dulu hinggap
The veil of darkness that once covered us
Lambat laun mulai terungkap
Slowly but surely starts to unravel
Labil tawamu tak pasti tangismu
Your unstable laughter and uncertain tears
Jelas membuat aku sangat ingin mencari
Clearly make me want to search
Apa yang tersembunyi
What is hidden
Dibalik manis senyummu
Behind your sweet smile
Apa yang tersembunyi
What is hidden
Dibalik bening dua matamu
Behind your clear eyes
Dapat kutemui mengapa engkau tak pasti
I am able to find out why you're uncertain
Lalu aku coba untuk mengerti
Then I try to understand
Saat engkau tiba disimpang jalan
When you arrive at the crossroads
Lalu kau bimbang untuk tentukan arah mana dekat tujuan
Then you hesitate to choose which direction is closer to the goal
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
The dark path you choose
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Full of holes and steep climbs
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
The dark path you choose
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Full of holes and steep climbs
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
The dark path you choose
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Full of holes and steep climbs
Jalan gelap yang kau pilih
The dark path you choose
Penuh lubang dan mendaki
Full of holes and steep climbs
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lim budy Effendi
Salah 1 legenda musik Indonesia yg banyak menginspirasi anakยฒ muda dan Lagunya tdk pernah lekang di makan waktu. Sehat terus utk bang iwan & keluarga. 28-8-2021
bimo sukarno
Beliau seorang maestro.. Kritis terhadap sosial, plus bisa mengekspresikan dalam musik. Jenius...
ANT'S
Sehat terus bung Iwan .. saya pecinta lagu2 Iwan Fals .. legenda musik Indonesia sepanjang masa .. ๐๐
Emerjungking
Antara Aku, Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu Dirilis
28 Desember 1988 adalah sebuah album musik dari Iwan Fals yang sebagian besar berisi koleksi lagu-lagu dari album sebelumnya yang telah diaransemen ulang. untuk kali ini musiknya di kerjakan bersama teman teman musisi diantaranya Bagoes AA, Jerry Soedianto, Iwang Noorsaid, Heirrie Buchaery, Uce Haryono dan Iwan Fals sendiri.
Andreyas Muhammad
saya pikir yang isi gitar di lagu ini ian antono
Machfiah Iyah
Salah boss dirilis kembali taun 1990..ini albu kompilasi yg laennya..lagu ini dibikin versi rock yg dulu pop.
ratno ratno
Terima kasih infonya,
Mubdi Adlan Prabowo
Ketika video ini selesai dibuat 5 tahun kemudian saya baru lahir, kelas 3 SD sudah rajin dengerin kaset Om Iwan, Kantata Takwa, SWAMI sampai skrg.. ๐
saitama goazy
Hanya kang Iwan fals yang tak akan lekang termakan oleh waktu...berjayalah sang legend ๐๐๐
Sulaiya Sulai
Timeless melody.... dari seorang Lagenda