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.
Senandung Lirih
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Yang pernah kutaklukkan
Kau kenapa kau pergi
Kenapa kau pergi
Kau wanita terhebat
Yang pernah memelukku
Kau kenapa kau pergi
Helai udara disekitarku
Senandung lirih namamu
Tiap sudut kota yang ku datangi
Senandung lirih namamu
Kau wanita termegah
Yang pernah kudapatkan
Kau kemana kau pergi
Kemana kau pergi
Semoga kau temukan apa yang kau cari
Yang tak kau dapatkan dari aku
Semoga kau temukan apa yang kau cari
Yang tak kau dapatkan dari aku
Helai udara disekitarku
Senandung lirih namamu
Kemana pun kau akan melangkah
Aku yang selalu mengenangmu
Kemana pun kau akan melangkah
Aku yang selalu mengenangmu
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
Ooh
The song Senandung Lirih by Iwan Fals is a nostalgic song about a woman who was once the singer's partner. He describes her as the most beautiful, greatest, and majestic woman he has ever had in his life. He wonders why she left him and where she went. The singer reminisces about her everywhere he goes, and her name echoes everywhere like a soft melody. He wishes her well on her journey and hopes she finds what she is looking for, even though it is not with him. Finally, he affirms that he will always remember her, and her name will always be with him, no matter where she goes.
The song's lyrics are about heartbreak, loss, and longing. The singer desperately wants to know why he was left, but also wants his lover to find happiness even though she is no longer with him. The lyrics are full of thought and emotion, and the melody only enhances the sentiment. It is a beautiful, poignant song that speaks to anyone who has loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Kau wanita terindah
You are the most beautiful woman
Yang pernah kutaklukkan
That I have ever conquered
Kau kenapa kau pergi
Why did you leave?
Kau wanita terhebat
You are the greatest woman
Yang pernah memelukku
That has ever embraced me
Helai udara disekitarku
Around me, there is a strand of air
Senandung lirih namamu
Whispering your name quietly
Tiap sudut kota yang ku datangi
In every corner of the city that I go to
Kau wanita termegah
You are the most majestic woman
Yang pernah kudapatkan
That I have ever obtained
Kau kemana kau pergi
Where did you go?
Semoga kau temukan apa yang kau cari
I hope you find what you are looking for
Yang tak kau dapatkan dari aku
That you could not get from me
Kemana pun kau akan melangkah
Wherever you go
Aku yang selalu mengenangmu
I will always remember you
La la la la la
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Ooh
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Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billyandrian3371
Ngeri ni lirik
Kemanapun kau
Akan melangkah
Aku yg selalu mengenangmu
Tiap sudut kota yg kudatangi
Senandung lirih namamu
Bagi yg pernah mengalaminya
Kemana mana
Ke kota mana mana
Pasti inget satu nama
Kau adalah temanku hahahhaha
@mistersamael9919
Baru sadar ini lagu adalah kisah lanjutan dari lagu Aku Bukan Pilihan. Maestro, legenda, si musisi pemberani, idola sepanjang masa, apapun itu namanya layak sekali disandingkan untuk om Iwan Fals
@heryanaputra5657
lagu ini mengingatkanku banyak mantan yang terbuang " hahahahahha gw yg di buang sich.... tp alhamdulillah sekarang gw dapat istri yg baik banget sama gw dan kedua orang tua gw " dan alhamdulillah skng sdh di berikan Anak Lelaki yg Ganteng
@muhamadrobisetiawanrizki2960
Lagu nya keren suara nya juga bagus saya suka lagu ini,siapa yg masih dengerin lagu ini di taun 2020 like ya
@Watashiwamei
Views dikit tapi semua orang tau, daripada penyanyi musiman. Mantap om iwan! Aku suka banget sama lagu2mu <3
@arielfans9082
Eross Chandra+Virgiawan Listanto dua legend dipadukan menghasilkan karya yg tidak ada duanyπ
@KMD_700k
Lagu ini mengalir sesuai mood, pertama nya diisi dengan nada yg sedih, soalnya Bru ditinggal pergi dan ada perasaan sedih di hati si lelaki, pas bridge , udh mulai move on sesuai dengan lyricnya, dan nadanya tidak kelam lagi, sampe reff terakhir, kelihatan si lelaki udah move on, dengan nada yg ceria, dan lyric yg sudah move on, dan itu semua terbantu dengan video clip nya. Erros memang jenius
@alvikarananmi6597
Lagu patah hatinya eros sheila on 7π
@startsomewhere122
penciptanya keren yg nyanyi legend plus modelnya kece badai perfect laah .. fav song ππ
@tianbestiana8580
VC nya sambungan dari VC lagu aku bukan pilihan
@lilisrohani9248
penciptanya siapa ya?