Their second EP , Desmodus Rotundus , was released in February 6th 2009 by YES NO WAVE for free. Unlike their first punk-derived EP, Desmodus Rotundus has more classic-rock guitar elements while maintaining horror atmosphere through lyrics and Sayiba’s deep and heavy vocal. A week after Desmodus Rotundus, they released CD single called Suzzanakenstein featuring 3 tracks. A new track called Desmodus Rotundus and alternate versions of Suzzanakenstein and Malam Jumat Kliwon.
In July 2010, they teamed up with Ghaust and Pazahora and went on tour in Malaysia and Singapore. During the tour, Cactus Record from Malaysia released 50 copies of another EP called Malam Terkutuk. It’s basically Desmodus Rotundus with 2 songs added, entitled Malam Terkutuk and Kengerian.
The debut album Kelelawar Malam (self-titled) was released in late 2010 by Jenggo Records and distributed by Demajors. It features new versions of all the songs in Desmodus Rotundus plus seven new songs. It was chosen as one of the best Indonesian album released in 2010 by Rolling Stone Indonesia.
Babylon
Kelelawar Malam Lyrics
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Kau pikir dunia berada di kakimu
Kita lihat kehancuranmu telah di depan mata
Kota-kota megahmu akan menjadi rata
Kau pikir kau adalah orang-orang pilihan
Kau pikir kau adalah kesayangan Tuhan
Kita lihat kehancuranmu telah di depan mata
Kau pikir kau adalah orang-orang pilihan
Kau pikir kau adalah kesayangan Tuhan
Kita lihat kehancuranmu telah di depan mata
Kota-kota megahmu akan menjadi rata
Seperti Babylon
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Seperti Babylon
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In the song "Babylon" by Kelelawar Malam, the lyrics convey a message of impending doom and destruction for those who believe they are exceptional or superior. The opening lines suggest that the world revolves around the individual, and they are under the impression that everything is at their feet. The following lines warn of the imminent ruin, and the grand cities will be flattened. The lyrics then repeat, emphasizing that those who believed they were chosen ones and favorites of God would face the same consequences.
Through these lyrics, Kelelawar Malam seems to be warning people about the consequences of hubris and the belief in superiority or exceptionalism. The singer subtly connects modern-day metropolises with the ancient city of Babylon, which also fell due to the same hubris and arrogance, warning that the same fate could befall modern cities too.
The lyrics of "Babylon" address a universal theme of human experience that is relevant in contemporary society as well. Individually, and collectively, we need to recognize our limitations, and the vulnerability of the world around us to ensure that we are not tied to our ego and arrogance, leading to the destruction of everything we know.
Line by Line Meaning
Kau pikir dunia memutari dirimu
You think the world revolves around you
Kau pikir dunia berada di kakimu
You think the world is at your feet
Kita lihat kehancuranmu telah di depan mata
We see your downfall right in front of us
Kota-kota megahmu akan menjadi rata
Your magnificent cities will crumble
Kau pikir kau adalah orang-orang pilihan
You think you are the chosen ones
Kau pikir kau adalah kesayangan Tuhan
You think you are God's favorites
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Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.