J.T.
Kanda Bongo Man Lyrics

The lyrics of Kanda Bongo Man's song J.T speak to the depths of love, longing, and loyalty. The song expresses the pain of a love that is deeply felt but burdened by doubts and misunderstandings. The verses speak of the singer's desire for a love that is honest and unwavering, but also the frustration that comes from not fully comprehending their lover's feelings. The hardship of love is portrayed in the lines "Bila saja kutahu bahwa kesetiaanmu begitu dalam padaku, takkan aku mengingkari janjimu," which translate to "If only I knew that your loyalty is so deep for me, I would not go back on your promise."

The song's chorus emphasizes the ongoing search for this love, which has all the attributes they seek. However, over time, these efforts of the lover seem almost futile - "Sekian lama kucari dirimu kasih, dari waktu ke waktu kucari, hingga putus asa diri ini." Translated in English, this means "For so long I searched for you, my love, from time to time I searched, until my soul gave up." Despite this, there remains the regret and the pain caused by misunderstandings, miscommunication and regret, which we see in the concluding lyrics of the song, "Kekasih yang paling kucintai, kini terluka lagi, bila kenangan kita untuk saling mencinta," that means "My most beloved lover is now wounded again, when our memories were just about loving each other."

Overall, the song speaks to the need for communication and honesty in relationships as it can prevent heartbreak, regrets and misunderstandings which often bring pain and sometimes lead to love's collapse.