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.
Imitasi
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Dana siap kita berangkat
Pakaian rapi celana potongan napi
Taplak meja dirombak jadi dasi
Pergi kita cari sasaran
Malam ingin melepas keresahan
Lihat Popi pakai rok mini
Tapi sayang sudah dibooking papi-papi
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
The song "Imitasi" by Iwan Fals tells the story of a group of young men who gather money and dress up nicely to go out and seek some entertainment to release their stress. They visit a park where they hope to find some attractive women to talk to or flirt with. They spot a few women, including Popi in a mini skirt and Nancy in a bikini, but they are soon disappointed to learn that the women are already booked by wealthy men. The group continues their search for romantic partners and eventually they start to see their own reflections in the park's attractions, confused as to whether what they see is real or an imitation.
The song's lyrics explore themes of societal pressure to conform to certain norms, materialism, and the superficiality of seeking entertainment and relationships solely for status or pleasure. The chorus of the song emphasizes the tension and anxiety that the young men are experiencing, as they feel a need to fit in and impress others. The narration of their search for love and companionship highlights a sense of frustration and disillusionment, as they realize that their attempts to find someone are empty and futile.
Line by Line Meaning
Join-join dong ayo kita kumpul duit
Let's gather money together
Dana siap kita berangkat
The funds are ready, let's go
Pakaian rapi celana potongan napi
Neat clothes, well-tailored pants
Taplak meja dirombak jadi dasi
Tablecloth turned into a tie
Pergi kita cari sasaran
Let's go find a target
Malam ingin melepas keresahan
Looking to relieve stress at night
Lihat Popi pakai rok mini
See Popi wearing a mini skirt
Lihat Nancy pakai bikini
See Nancy wearing a bikini
Tapi sayang sudah dibooking papi-papi
Unfortunately already booked by wealthy men
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
My mind and my friend's are tense
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Quickly turn the steering wheel, step on the gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
We speed away to the street corner park
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Toto in the morning, Titi at night
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Sunarto in the morning, Sunarti at night
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Ahmad in the morning, Asye at night
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Ismet in the morning, Isye at night
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
I look stunned like a dumb ox
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
My forehead wrinkles like Darto's
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
Look at that silhouette, it looks like a woman
Writer(s): Iwan Fals
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yaaatv328
Join-join dong ayo kita kumpul duit
Dana siap kita berangkat
Pakaian rapi celana potongan napi
Taplak meja dirombak jadi dasi
Pergi kita cari sasaran
Malam ingin melepas keresahan
Lihat Popi pakai rok mini
Lihat Nancy pakai bikini
Tapi sayang sudah dibooking papi-papi
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
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@yaaatv328
Join-join dong ayo kita kumpul duit
Dana siap kita berangkat
Pakaian rapi celana potongan napi
Taplak meja dirombak jadi dasi
Pergi kita cari sasaran
Malam ingin melepas keresahan
Lihat Popi pakai rok mini
Lihat Nancy pakai bikini
Tapi sayang sudah dibooking papi-papi
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan
Otakku tegang begitu pun kawan sejalan
Cepat putar haluan tancap gas
Kita ngacir pergi ke taman lawang
Paginya Toto malamnya Titi
Paginya Sunarto malam Sunarti
Paginya Ahmad malamnya Asye
Paginya Ismet malam Isye
Aku melongo persis kebo bego
Jidat mengkerut persis jidat Darto
Lihat itu potongan abisnya mirip perempuan