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.
Rinduku
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Rasa saling memberi
Agar semakin erat hati kita
Jalani kisah yang ada
Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu disampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Rambutmu
Matamu
Bibirmu
Ku rindu
Senyummu
Candamu
Tawamu
Ku rindu
Beri aku waktu sedetik lagi
Menatap wajahmu
Esok hari ini atau nanti
Mungkin tak kembali
The lyrics of Iwan Fals's song Rinduku express the longing of the singer for the presence of his loved one. He pleads for his loved one to feel his heart's expression, to feel the love they have for each other so that their hearts can be even closer. He sings about not getting tired of being with his loved one, and how his yearning melody is just as the loved one wants it to be. He mentions specific features of his loved one that he misses, such as the hair, the eyes, the lips, the smile, the jokes, and the laughter.
The song is about love, connection, and longing, which are universal feelings that resonate with many people. The song also highlights the importance of communication and vulnerability in relationships. By expressing his feelings through the song, Iwan Fals shows that it is important for people to communicate their feelings and desires to their loved ones, so that they can be closer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Tolong rasakan ungkapan hati
I'm asking you to feel the emotion in my words
Rasa saling memberi
We need to reciprocate our feelings to each other
Agar semakin erat hati kita
So that the bond between us grows stronger day by day
Jalani kisah yang ada
Let's live our story as it is
Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
I never get bored
Jika kau selalu disampingku
As long as you're always beside me
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Just like my longing song
Terserah apa katamu
It's up to you what you say
Rambutmu
Your hair
Matamu
Your eyes
Bibirmu
Your lips
Ku rindu
I miss them
Senyummu
Your smile
Candamu
Your jokes
Tawamu
Your laugh
Ku rindu
I miss them
Beri aku waktu sedetik lagi
Give me one more second
Menatap wajahmu
To look at your face
Esok hari ini atau nanti
Tomorrow, today, or someday
Mungkin tak kembali
Perhaps we may not come back
Contributed by London H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yudivirgo8524
Tolong rasakan ungkapan hati
Rasa saling memberi
Agar semakin erat hati kita
Jalani kisah yang ada
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
Rambutmu, maatamu
Bibirmu kurindu
Senyummu, candamu
Tawamu kurindu
Beri aku waktu sedetik lagi
Menatap wajahmu
Esok, hari ini, atau nanti
Mungkin tak kembali
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
Rambutmu, maatamu
Bibirmu kurindu
Senyummu, candamu
Tawamu kurindu
@nengyeni7940
Allhmdllh bnyk yg suka lagu ini .. Cipt : mas harry roesly & ulli do ( suami saya ),, ttp semangat mas iwan..
@markushartono
Bagus lagu ini , salam buat mas ulli ...mbak
@nengyeni7940
@yosef hartono sudah saya sampaikan ke kang ulli.. Trmksh
@andirishadi83
Wah lagunya luar biasa mbak, sampai terharu saya baca liriknya. Semoga sehat selalu dan bisa terus berkarya.
@mandalaproduction1587
Suka sekali,,,terus brkarya
@AREA_ABSURD13
lagu favorit klo main smule hehe
@yudivirgo8524
Tolong rasakan ungkapan hati
Rasa saling memberi
Agar semakin erat hati kita
Jalani kisah yang ada
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
Rambutmu, maatamu
Bibirmu kurindu
Senyummu, candamu
Tawamu kurindu
Beri aku waktu sedetik lagi
Menatap wajahmu
Esok, hari ini, atau nanti
Mungkin tak kembali
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
'Ku tak pernah merasa jemu
Jika kau selalu di sampingku
Begitu nyanyian rinduku
Terserah apa katamu
Rambutmu, maatamu
Bibirmu kurindu
Senyummu, candamu
Tawamu kurindu
@ikakartika8451
Senyummu tawamu ku rindu
@zamruddinhakim7073
Liriknya enak didengar...penuh makna, Terima kasih mas Harry Roesli, Mas Ulli do dan Bang Iwan Fals...kalian telah menciptakan karya musik yang luar biasaaa...
@ananditanindipusapasari6187
Iagu ini sering aku dengerin dan kupersembahkan untuk Alm suami tercinta 😘😘😘