Kidang Talun
Joshua S Lyrics

The song "Kidang Talun" by Joshua S is a traditional Javanese children's song that describes different animals and their offspring. Although the lyrics are short and simple, they showcase the beauty of nature and the relationship between the animals and their young ones. The song mentions three animals, namely the "kidang" (deer), "tikus buntung" (tailless mouse), and "gajah belang" (striped elephant), and their respective offspring.

The first verse talks about the "kidang" that eats lemba yung, a type of grass. It also mentions that the kidang has a child or offspring called "anak talun." The word "talun" means a small plant or a young tree, which could symbolize the growth and development of the kidang's child, just like the plants or trees in the forest. The second verse talks about the "tikus buntung" that has a child called "anak buntung." The word "buntung" means tailless, and the verse describes the sound the mouse makes, "Ci cit cuit ci cit cuit" while sobbing in the jungle. The third verse talks about the "gajah belang" that has a child called "anak belang." The word "belang" means stripes, and the verse describes the sound the elephant makes, "Nuk renggunuk nuk renggunuk" while walking in the forest.

Overall, the lyrics of "Kidang Talun" evoke a sense of harmony between animals and nature, where each animal has its role in the natural world. It also highlights the love and care that the animals have for their offspring and their natural surroundings.