Kerispatih is an Indonesian pop band. Founded in 2003 origin from Jakarta, … Read Full Bio ↴Kerispatih is an Indonesian pop band. Founded in 2003 origin from Jakarta, Indonesia, as of 2010 they have released five albums, three going platinum.

Kerispatih was founded on 22 April 2003. They started by playing ethnic Indonesian music, releasing their first album, Gulalikustik, in 2004. After being approached and signed by the record label Nagaswara, they switched to pop as it was more commercially viable.

Their first album with Nagaswara, "Kejujuran Hati" (The Heart's Honesty), was released in 2005 and went platinum; three songs from the album, "Kejujuran Hati", "Cinta Putih" ("White Love") and "Lagu Rindu" ("Song of Longing"), were released as singles. In 2007, they released a second album, "Kenyataan Perasaan" (The Truth of the Feelings), with the songs "Mengenangmu" ("Remembering You"), "Tapi Bukan Aku" ("But Not I"), "Sepanjang Usia" ("For All My Life") and "Untuk Pertama Kali" ("For the First Time") as singles; this album also went platinum. That same year they also sang one song, "Kawan" ("Friend") for the compilation album Rinduku Padamu (My Longing For You), written by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono; the album sold 40,000 copies.

Another platinum certified album, "Tak Lekang Oleh Waktu" (Unbridled by Time) was released the following year, with singer Syahrini as a guest vocalist; the album also featured a song, "Kawanku" ("My Friend") written by President Yudhyono. Selling 25,000 copies in a short period of time, two of its songs were released as singles, "Bila Rasaku Ini Rasamu" ("If this Feeling of Mine is Yours") and "Demi Cinta" ("For Love"). This was followed in 2009 by Semua Tentang Cinta (Everything About Love), which had one single.

Sammy's departure & new vocalist: At first, the band consisted of vocalist Hendra Samuel Simorangkir (Sammy), keyboardist Doadibadai Hollo (Badai), guitarist Arief Nurdiansyah Morada, drummer M. Anton Suryo Sularjo Wahyu Nugroho Kusumo, and bassist Andika Putrasahadewa. After Sammy was arrested and convicted of possession of crystal meth in 2010, he was fired from the group and replaced by Fandy Santoso, a finalist in the fourth season of Indonesian Idol.

BUKAN UKURAN CINTA MATIKU
Kerispatih Lyrics

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Bukan ku pandai merayu
Dengan lirik lagu cintaku
Bukan karena aku bisa
Tuk mencuri hatimu

Tapi lebih dari semua
Aku hanya seorang biasa
Yang punya kesungguhan

Tuk memberi jiwa

Bintang malam ini
Langit indah ini
Bukan ukuran
Cinta matiku untukmu
Tapi deras hujan
Petir bersahutan
Ku kan selalu ada di sana untuk menjagamu

Tapi lebih dari semua
Aku hanya seorang biasa
Yang punya kesungguhan
Tuk memberi jiwa

Tapi lebih dari semua
Aku hanya seorang biasa
Yang punya kesungguhan
Tuk memberi jiwa (tuk memberi jiwa)

Bintang malam ini
Langit indah ini
Bukan ukuran cinta matiku untukmu
Tapi deras hujan
Petir bersahutan
Ku kan selalu ada di sana untuk menjagamu

Bukan ukuran oh
Cinta matiku oh

Bukan ukuran yeah
Cinta matiku

Overall Meaning

The song "Bukan Ukuran Cinta Matiku" by Kerispatih is a beautiful love song that expresses how the singer's love is not measured by grand gestures or sweet words, but by his sincerity and devotion. The opening lines acknowledge the fact that the singer is not skilled at sweet talking or using romantic lyrics to win over his lover. He admits that he cannot "steal" her heart with mere words. But, what he lacks in smooth talk, he makes up for with his sincerity and genuine care for his lover's well-being.

The chorus of the song emphasizes how the intensity of his love is not measured by material things, but rather by his constant presence and support. The metaphorical comparison of his love to a raging storm with thunder and lightning highlights the strength of the singer's devotion to his lover. He will always be there to protect her no matter the challenges they face. The repeated lines, "Tapi lebih dari semua, aku hanya seorang biasa yang punya kesungguhan tuk memberi jiwa" (But above all, I am just an ordinary person with the dedication to give my soul) reinforces his commitment to love and support his lover.

Overall, the lyrics of this song convey a sense of genuine and unwavering love. The singer understands that love may not always be easy or perfect, but his love is measured by his sincere efforts to support and be there for his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Bukan ku pandai merayu
I am not skilled in seducing, wooing or persuading

Dengan lirik lagu cintaku
With the lyrics of my love songs

Bukan karena aku bisa
It's not because I am able or capable

Tuk mencuri hatimu
To steal your heart

Tapi lebih dari semua
But beyond all that

Aku hanya seorang biasa
I am just an ordinary person

Yang punya kesungguhan
Who has sincerity

Tuk memberi jiwa
To give soul or bring life

Bintang malam ini
The stars tonight

Langit indah ini
This beautiful sky

Bukan ukuran
It's not a measure