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.
Belum Ada Judul
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Terperangkap didingin malam
Terjerumus dalam lubang jalanan
Digilas kaki sang waktu yang sombong
Terjerat mimpi yang indah
Lelah
Pernah kita sama sama rasakan
Sampai saat kita nyaris tak percaya
Bahwa roda nasib memang berputar
Sahabat masih ingatkah
Kau
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Dihati
Cukup lama aku jalan sendiri
Tanpa teman yang sanggup mengerti
Hingga saat kita jumpa hari ini
Tajamnya matamu tikam jiwaku
Kau tampar bangkitkan aku
Sobat
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Dihati
The lyrics of Iwan Fals's song Belum Ada Judul depict the struggles and hardships faced by two friends who have gone through tough times together. The first verse talks about how they were both trapped in the cold of the night and fell into a hole in the street that was trampled by arrogant time. They were caught up in a beautiful dream and felt exhausted. The second verse talks about how they both felt the heat of the sun that scorched their hearts and nearly lost their belief in the revolving wheel of fate. The song talks about how close the two friends were and how they have been through a lot together.
However, as time passed, one of them left with deep-seated anger, leaving the other to walk alone for a long time, without a friend who could understand their struggles. But as fate would have it, they meet again and the sharpness of their friend's gaze pierces their soul, even to the point of inflicting pain. The friend slaps them back to reality and rekindles their spirits.
This song talks about the strength of a friendship that is built through hardship and adversity, and how even though friends may drift apart, they can come back together and their bond can be just as strong as before. It also shows how one friend can uplift and motivate the other, even when they are feeling down.
Line by Line Meaning
Pernah kita sama sama susah
We have both experienced difficult times together
Terperangkap didingin malam
Trapped in the cold night
Terjerumus dalam lubang jalanan
Fallen into the pit of the streets
Digilas kaki sang waktu yang sombong
Crushed by the arrogant foot of time
Terjerat mimpi yang indah
Caught in beautiful dreams
Lelah
Tired
Pernah kita sama sama rasakan
We have both felt
Panasnya mentari hanguskan hati
The heat of the sun burning our hearts
Sampai saat kita nyaris tak percaya
Until we almost couldn't believe
Bahwa roda nasib memang berputar
That fate's wheel does indeed turn
Sahabat masih ingatkah
Friend, do you still remember
Kau
You
Sementara hari terus berganti
Meanwhile, days continue to pass
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
You left with burning vengeance
Dihati
In your heart
Cukup lama aku jalan sendiri
Long enough I walked alone
Tanpa teman yang sanggup mengerti
Without a friend who could understand
Hingga saat kita jumpa hari ini
Until we meet again today
Tajamnya matamu tikam jiwaku
The sharpness of your eyes pierces my soul
Kau tampar bangkitkan aku
You slap me, awaken me
Sobat
Friend
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Muhammad Syukron
Pernah kita sama-sama susah
Terperangkap di dingin malam
Terjerumus dalam lubang jalanan
Digilas kaki sang waktu yang sombong
Terjerat mimpi yang indah
Lelap
Pernah kita sama-sama rasakan
Panasnya mentari hanguskan hati
Sampai saat kita nyaris tak percaya
Bahwa roda nasib memang berputar
Sahabat masih ingatkah
Kau?
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Di hati
Cukup lama aku jalan sendiri
Tanpa teman yang sanggup mengerti
Hingga saat kita jumpa hari ini
Tajamnya matamu tikam jiwaku
Kau tampar bangkitkan aku
Sobat
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Di hati
dhafitha
Lagu yg sangat inspiratif ,
Mengingat masa itu
Bbrp tahun gk ketemu & mencari nafkah bersama dikerasnya jalanan , karena sy sdh beralih jln mencari nafkah , ketika ketemu & bernostalgia , sy bawakan lagu ini
Tak disangka dia berlinang air mata , sungguh membuat hati sy terbawa emosi
Skrg sang kawan sdh tiada , semoga ditempatkan ditempat yg paling mulia
Aamiin
Abdoel ajah
Untuk kalian disana
aku takan pernah lupa
Pernah sama sama
Yaitu sama sama susah
Pernah sama sama
Yaitu sama sama berjuang untuk masa depan
Sampai kita di pisahkan oleh ruang dan waktu
Semoga sukses menyambut kalian dan juga kebaikan selalu menyertai kalian
Aku bagai debu yg tak terbawa angin tanpa kalian.
Sobat lama takan terlupa -,-
Muhammad Syukron
Pernah kita sama-sama susah
Terperangkap di dingin malam
Terjerumus dalam lubang jalanan
Digilas kaki sang waktu yang sombong
Terjerat mimpi yang indah
Lelap
Pernah kita sama-sama rasakan
Panasnya mentari hanguskan hati
Sampai saat kita nyaris tak percaya
Bahwa roda nasib memang berputar
Sahabat masih ingatkah
Kau?
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Di hati
Cukup lama aku jalan sendiri
Tanpa teman yang sanggup mengerti
Hingga saat kita jumpa hari ini
Tajamnya matamu tikam jiwaku
Kau tampar bangkitkan aku
Sobat
Sementara hari terus berganti
Engkau pergi dengan dendam membara
Di hati
hyxnlyee_yorlov`
Menyentuh sekali.....perpaduan nada dari pikiran jiwa bang iwan fals, mengantarkan jiwa lagu ini ke pendengarnya....masterpiece, atas ijin Allah SWT.....subhanalloh..melembutkan hati.
Gaishan Ramadhan
2 sosok penyanyi kebanggaan indonesia yang karakternya sangat kuat, tidak ada yang mampu menyaingi eksistensi mereka
Fadlan MR
Tak bosan-bosan dengar lagu beliau. Semoga tetap sehat dan memberikan banyak edukasi kepada kaum muda yang berusaha berkarya dan berdiri
Yogi Yakult
legendaris indonesia tidak akan pernah tergantikan.. sehat terus bang iwan.. salam oi purwakarta
Mujib Cupet
3 Tahun lagi Lo oi
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Yogi Yakult
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Salam oi purwakarta