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.
Kereta Tiba Pukul Berapa
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Dan tak terbendung lagi waktu itu
Lama memang kutunggu
Kedatanganmu sobat karibku
*courtesy of LirikLaguIndonesia.net
Datang telegram darimu
(Tiba kabar darimu)
Dua hari yang lalu (tunggu aku)
Kupacu sepeda motorku
Jarum jam tak mau menunggu maklum rindu
Traffic light aku lewati
Lampu merah tak peduli jalan terus (asik)
Didepan (dimuka) ada polantas
Wajahnya begitu buas
Tangkap aku
Tawar menawar harga pas tancap gas
Sampai stasiun kereta pukul setengah dua
Duduk aku menunggu tanya loket dan penjaga
Kereta tiba pukul berapa?
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Dua jam mungkin biasa (rusak lo)
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Dua jam cerita lama
The lyrics of Iwan Fals's song Kereta Tiba Pukul Berapa tell a story of impatience, excitement, and the lengths one goes through to see a beloved friend. The singer, who is waiting for their friend's arrival at a train station, has lost all patience and cannot contain their emotions anymore. They had been waiting for a long time for their friend, and finally received a telegram from them informing them of their arrival two days ago. The singer's urgency to meet their friend is apparent as they rush to get to the train station, ignoring traffic rules and even getting into trouble with the police.
Despite their encounter with the police, the singer manages to arrive at the station and sits down to wait for the train's arrival. They even ask the ticket desk and station staff repeatedly when the train will arrive, showing their eagerness to see their friend. The song's chorus emphasizes how the train is usually late, and it's not uncommon for it to be delayed for up to two hours. The singer is impatiently waiting for their beloved friend and cannot tolerate any more delays.
Line by Line Meaning
Hilang sabar dihati
I have lost patience in my heart
Dan tak terbendung lagi waktu itu
And that moment cannot be held back anymore
Lama memang kutunggu
I have been waiting for a long time
Kedatanganmu sobat karibku
For your arrival, my dear friend
Datang telegram darimu
I received a telegram from you
(Tiba kabar darimu)
(The news arrived)
Dua hari yang lalu (tunggu aku)
Two days ago (wait for me)
Di stasiun kereta itu pukul satu
At that train station at one o'clock
Kupacu sepeda motorku
I rode my motorcycle
Jarum jam tak mau menunggu maklum rindu
The clock didn't want to wait, understandable because of longing
Traffic light aku lewati
I ran the traffic light
Lampu merah tak peduli jalan terus (asik)
The red light didn't care, just keep going (cool)
Didepan (dimuka) ada polantas
In front of me there is a police officer
Wajahnya begitu buas
His face was so fierce
Tangkap aku
He caught me
Tawar menawar harga pas tancap gas
Negotiating the right price and then stepping on the gas
Sampai stasiun kereta pukul setengah dua
Arrived at the train station at half past one
Duduk aku menunggu tanya loket dan penjaga
I sat and waited, then I asked the ticket window and the guard
Kereta tiba pukul berapa?
What time will the train arrive?
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Usually the train is late
Dua jam mungkin biasa (rusak lo)
Two hours delay may be normal (it's broken)
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Usually the train is late
Dua jam cerita lama
Two hours of long story
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tittoriyanto1079
Hilang sabar dihati dan tak terbendung lagi
Waktu itu
Lama memang kutunggu kedatanganmu
Sobat karibku
Datang telegram darimu
Dua hari yang lalu (tunggu aku)
Di stasiun kereta itu pukul satu
Ku pacu sepeda motorku
Jarum jam tak mau menunggu
Maklum rindu
Traffic light aku lewati
Lampu merah tak peduli
Jalan terus pasti
Di depan ada polantas
Wajahnya begitu buas
Tangkap aku
Tawar menawar harga pas tancap gas
Sampai stasiun kereta
Pukul setengah dua
Duduk aku menunggu
Tanya loket dan penjaga
Kereta tiba pukul berapa
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Dua jam mungkin biasa (terus angkut)
Tiba kabar darimu
Dua hari yang lalu (tunggu aku)
Di stasiun kereta itu pukul satu
Kupacu sepeda motorku
Jarum jam tak mau menunggu
Maklum rindu
Traffic light aku lewati
Lampu merah tak peduli
Jalan terus
Di muka ada polantas
Wajahnya begitu buas
Tangkap aku
Tawar menawar harga pas tancap gas
Sampai stasiun kereta pukul setengah dua
Duduk aku menunggu tanya loket dan penjaga
Kereta tiba pukul berapa
Biasanya kereta terlambat
Dua jam cerita lama
Sampai stasiun kereta pukul setengah dua
Duduk aku menunggu tanya loket dan penjaga
Kereta tiba pukul berapa
@hilmanskuy9675
2024 masih ada yang denger ga
@bulandikakilangit2160
👌 😅..
@andikabae7469
Masihh
@johnkevin9250
Masih
@user-if1jg5zt4z
Absen
@muhammadsofyan2693
Masih dongg
@Raisharahap24
2024 ada yang denger ga nih?
@suryaarmdhan
Saya lahir 2005 dan kenal iwan fals dari ayah, bahkan hampir seluruh selera musik ayah saya turun ke saya, musik jaman sekarang emang bagus tapi musik jaman 80-90 an lebih sesuatu ✌️
@nabilanasya1667
sama, tapi saya 2006👍
@bukantemanmu364
@@nabilanasya1667 lah saya kapan