Jamrud is a rock band from Indonesia was first formed in 1989 in Cimahi, We… Read Full Bio ↴Jamrud is a rock band from Indonesia was first formed in 1989 in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia with the name of Jamrock.
Conceptor Jamrud are 'Aziz' Mangasi Siagian (guitar) and 'Ricky' Teddy (bass) and is known as a successful music group carrying the rock as a popular music in Indonesia in the 90's.

Before become to Jamrud, the early formation of Jamrock:
'Aziz' Mangasi Siagian (guitar), 'Ricky' Teddy (bass), Agus (drums) and Oppi (vocals).
This group is several times through personnel changes, Budhy Haryono, former GIGI drummers also ever joined Jamrock.
Formation Jamrock eventually became a popular form known by fans in the 90's that is Azis (guitar), Ricky (bass), 'Anto' Krisyanto (vocals), 'Fitrah' Alamsyah (guitar) and 'Sandy' Handoko (drums).

Jamrock become respected rock band around Bandung. At that time they mostly featuring songs from other famous rock band.
They have increased their name during Krisyanto and Sandy Handoko (drums) joined Jamrock.
Krisyanto himself was the Best Rock Vocalist on Bandung Rock Festival.

Satisfied carry songs from other famous rock band , in 1995, Azis, Ricky, Krisyanto and Sandy began writing their own material and record a song demo.
They offer these demos to record labels Log Zhelebour.
Jamrock then awarded a contract to record and join log-owned record label, namely Logiss Records.
With their entry into the log-owned record label, the name was changed from Jamrock to Jamrud.

Jamrud increasingly successful on music and performances under the care of the record label owned by the Log Zhelebour.
Their debut album Jamrud, Nekad (1996) achieved sales of more than 100 thousand copies in a short time.
Their success continued with their second album, Putri (1997), the number of sales reached 200 thousand pieces.
Large profits from the sales of albums Jamrud continue until they released Terima Kasih (1999).
The album was very popular among young generation of Indonesia at the time, especially through the song "Berakit-rakit" and "Terimakasih", which sold up to touch the number 750 thousand copies, an extraordinary achievement for rock music album sales in Indonesia at that time.

Commercial success was the album Ningrat(2000) which recorded sales of one million copies in Indonesia with its popular single "Surti-Tejo" and "Pelangi di Matamu".

Other next successfully album: Sydney 090102 (2002), BO 18+ Ga' Cabul Lagi (2005) and All Acces in Love (2006).

The success they achieved was not free from an unexpected event.
In 1999 Sandy Handoko and Fitrah Alamsyah died because of drugs overdose.
This is shocking news in Indonesian music industry at that time.
Position Sandy Handoko later replaced by Suherman 'Herman' Husin.

After Jamrud released four studio albums, in 2007 Krisyanto resigned from Jamrud.
Krisyanto then released his first solo album titled Mimpi (2009).

After Krisyanto resigned, Jamrud directly recruit new personnel.
Three new personnel added into their band. They are Donald Amdonal Jaja (vocals), who replaced Krisyanto, Mochamad 'Irwan' (Guitars) and 'Danny' Rachman (drums), who replaced Suherman.
With this new Jamrud formation, they released new album titled New Performance on Citos, Jakarta 2009.
Jamrud plans to release a compilation album before doing the Tour in late 2009.
Jamrud was determined to change their image and music concept with new personnel on the new album, Bumi & Langit which released at March 19, 2011.

Jalang
Jamrud Lyrics

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Jam tujuhpun kau mulai beraksi
Tubuhmu biarkan diterpa angin
Berdiri sexy di pinggir jalan
Senyum sana kedip sini menjerat
Mata memandang jalang nan menggoda
Hidung belang hampiri tuk membeli
Setiap laki coba menyatroni
Tuk lepaskan haus di malam hari

Bunga di jalan semakin menghitam
Akankah berubah sampai akhir nanti

Buka mata buka hatimu
Mohonlah petunjuk pada yang kuasa
Biarlah satu hari nanti
Terhapuslah semua dosanya

Pagipun kini menjelang tiba
Wajah pucat pasi hampa rasa diri
Bunga di jalan semakin menghitam
Akankah berubah sampai akhir nanti

Buka mata buka hatimu
Mohonlah petunjuk pada yang kuasa
Biarlah satu hari nanti
Terhapuslah semua dosanya

Na na na

Buka mata buka hatimu
Mohonlah petunjuk pada yang kuasa
Biarlah satu hari nanti
Terhapuslah semua dosanya

Na na na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamrud's "Jalang" describe the situation of a woman who stands provocatively by the side of the street, smiling and winking at men who pass by. She is described as a "jalang nan menggoda" which can be translated as a "tempting prostitute". The song also mentions the men who try to approach her for sex, as they "satronize" her for their own desires. The lyrics acknowledge the fact that this kind of woman exists in our society and how she may be perceived differently depending on who is looking at her. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a turn towards a more hopeful message as the singer encourages listeners to open their hearts and minds, to ask guidance from a higher power and to hope for redemption. The song ends with a repeated chorus of "buka mata buka hatimu" which means "open your eyes, open your heart".

This song is a commentary on the harsh realities of life, especially the social issues of prostitution and exploitation, that still exist in Indonesian society. It highlights how people, especially women can be marginalized and objectified based on their appearance or gender.

Line by Line Meaning

Jam tujuhpun kau mulai beraksi
It's already 7 o'clock and you start to flaunt your body, letting it be caressed by the breeze

Tubuhmu biarkan diterpa angin
Just letting your body be hit by the winds

Berdiri sexy di pinggir jalan
Standing provocatively on the side of the road

Senyum sana kedip sini menjerat
Smiling and winking to lure people in

Mata memandang jalang nan menggoda
Eyes gazing lustfully and seductively

Hidung belang hampiri tuk membeli
A crooked nose approaches to buy [her]

Setiap laki coba menyatroni
Every man tries to approach her

Tuk lepaskan haus di malam hari
To quench their thirst at night

Bunga di jalan semakin menghitam
The flowers on the street are getting darker

Akankah berubah sampai akhir nanti
Will it change until the end?

Buka mata buka hatimu
Open your eyes, open your heart