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.
Sugali
Iwan Fals Lyrics
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Tertulis dalam koran
Tentang seorang lelaki yang sering keluar masuk bui
Jadi buronan polisi
Dar der dor suara senapan
Sugali anggap petasan
Tiada rasa ketakutan punya ilmu kebal senapan
Lihat sugali menari
Di lokasi WTS kelas teri
Asik lembur sampai pagi
Usai garong hambur uang peduli setan
Di di du Di du da di du
Di di du di du du
Di di du Di du da di du
Di du da di du di da di du di da du
Ramai gunjing tentang dirimu
Yang tak juga hinggap rasa jemu
Suram hari depanmu
Rasa was was mata beringas
Menunggu datang peluru yang panas
Di waktu hari naas
Oh bisik jangkrik ditengah malam
Tenggelam dalam suara letusan
Kata berita di mana mana
Tentang Sugali tak tenang lagi dan lari sembunyi
Tar ter tor suara senapan
Sugali anggap petasan
Tiada rasa ketakutan punya ilmu kebal senapan
Sugali makin keranjingan
Lihat sugali menari
Di lokasi WTS kelas teri
Asik joget sampai lecet
Genit gelitik cewek binal paling busyet
Di di du Di du da di du
Di di du di du du
Di di du Di du da di du
Di du da di du di da di du di da du
The song Sugali by Iwan Fals tells the story of a man named Sugali who has been in and out of prison and is now on the run from the police. The first verse describes how the news of his actions is written in the newspaper, explaining that he is wanted by the police. The second verse talks about how Sugali seems to have no fear of the police, believing that their guns are nothing compared to his knowledge of how to protect himself. He becomes more and more removed from reality, losing touch with his surroundings.
The chorus talks about how people are gossiping about Sugali and how his future looks grim. He is always on edge, waiting for the next shot to be fired at him. The last verse describes how he is now truly on the run, hiding from the police and the news of his actions is everywhere. He cannot escape his fate but continues to dance and enjoy himself until the end.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the consequences of one's actions and how they can lead to a downfall. Sugali is a symbol of those who have lost their way and are unable to escape their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Sua sua sua suara berita
Tertulis dalam koran
Tentang seorang lelaki yang sering keluar masuk bui
Jadi buronan polisi
The news sound rattles loudly. It's written in the newspaper about a man who often goes in and out of jail and is now a fugitive from the police.
Dar der dor suara senapan
Sugali anggap petasan
Tiada rasa ketakutan punya ilmu kebal senapan
Semakin lupa daratan
The sound of gunfire echoes loudly. Sugali thinks it's just a firecracker. He feels no fear because he's resistant to bullets. He's becoming more detached from reality.
Lihat sugali menari
Di lokasi WTS kelas teri
Asik lembur sampai pagi
Usai garong hambur uang peduli setan
See Sugali dancing at the flea market, where low-class people gather. He enjoys working overtime until morning, stealing money, caring only about the devil.
Di di du Di du da di du
Di di du di du du
Di di du Di du da di du
Di du da di du di da di du di da du
These lyrics are just the sounds of the music, and have no inherent meaning in relation to the song's lyrics.
Ramai gunjing tentang dirimu
Yang tak juga hinggap rasa jemu
Suram hari depanmu
Many people are gossiping about you, but they don't get bored of it. Your future looks bleak.
Rasa was was mata beringas
Menunggu datang peluru yang panas
Di waktu hari naas
Your eyes are restless and alert, waiting for a hot bullet to come at the worst possible moment.
Oh bisik jangkrik ditengah malam
Tenggelam dalam suara letusan
Kata berita di mana mana
Tentang Sugali tak tenang lagi dan lari sembunyi
The crickets whisper in the middle of the night, drowned out by the sound of explosions. News of Sugali's unrest and hiding is spreading everywhere.
Tar ter tor suara senapan
Sugali anggap petasan
Tiada rasa ketakutan punya ilmu kebal senapan
Sugali makin keranjingan
The sound of gunfire rings out again. Sugali still thinks it's just firecrackers. He feels no fear due to his resistance to bullets, and is becoming more addicted to the thrill.
Lihat sugali menari
Di lokasi WTS kelas teri
Asik joget sampai lecet
Genit gelitik cewek binal paling busyet
See Sugali dancing at the flee market, where low-class people are. He dances until he's exhausted, teasing and tickling the most naughty girls.
Di di du Di du da di du
Di di du di du du
Di di du Di du da di du
Di du da di du di da di du di da du
These lyrics are just the sounds of the music, and have no inherent meaning in relation to the song's lyrics.
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pipitpratiwi3267
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Waktu jaman gua sd Sering denger lgu iwan fals bokap gua pake kaset jadul,sampe skrng umur gua 17 masih ngedengerin lagu ini, ayah iwan legendaris paling top se indo🤍
@moontodd2844
Kita sama
@kirananura_
sama,nyokap gua wktu gua masih kecil sering dinyanyiin lgunya iwan fals tp skrng umur gua masih 14th🙏
@nicomanurung735
Sama
@emon8997
Salah satu pelopor musik country indonesia, Iwan Fals Legend
@ised-5239
Ya musik country kayak gini namanya bluegrass banyak petikan Banjo nya.
@hayatrisuratiman3950
Aku suka betul lagu2 nya Iwan Fals, khususnya yg jadul2. Aku sampai hafal lagu ini. Iwan Fals emg seniman yg ga ada matinya, sampai skrg tetap jd idola.
@dodyramadhani2977
2020 siapa Yang masih stay di lagu ini wkwkwwk
@jimmymarolop
terlambat upload bung Iwan.
kl dr 10 tahun lalu mungkin sudah puluhan juta viewer..
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