Dusunku
Lilis Suryani Lyrics


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Jauh jauh kini dari dusun
Ayah Ibu kini tiada
Tlah lama aku tinggalkan
Pergi mengembara

Sedih tiada tempat bermanja
Sanak saudara pun tiada
Hanya aku seorang saja
Entah ke mana

Dusunku kinilah jauh
Jauh tiada tertempuh

Tempat aku dilahirkan Ibu
Hingga aku besar kini
Mencari nafkah sendiri
Hanya sendiri

Dusunku kinilah jauh
Jauh tiada tertempuh

Tempat aku dilahirkan Ibu
Hingga aku besar kini





Mencari nafkah sendiri
Hanya sendiri

Overall Meaning

Lilis Suryani's song "Dusunku" delves deeply into themes of nostalgia, loss, and solitude. The opening lines reveal a physical and emotional distance from the singer's home village, denoted by the phrase "Jauh jauh kini dari dusun," which conveys a sense of separation not only from a geographical location but also from the comfort and familiarity of one's roots. The mention of the parents' absence—"Ayah Ibu kini tiada"—infers a profound personal loss, marking a transition into adulthood while grappling with grief. This departure may symbolize an inevitable journey of seeking one's identity and survival, yet it is tinged with sadness, as the singer reflects on the moments left behind, suggesting a complex relationship with their past.


The subsequent verses accentuate feelings of isolation and abandonment, encapsulated in the sorrowful sentiment "Sedih tiada tempat bermanja." The absence of family—“Sanak saudara pun tiada”—deepens the emotional void, emphasizing that the singer is physically alone, “Hanya aku seorang saja.” This solitude not only echoes the pain of losing loved ones but also highlights the emotional weight carried when one leaves their community. The exploration of yearning for connection and a sense of belonging is palpable, evoking the universal human desire to find comfort in companionship, especially in times of sorrow.


As the song progresses, the repetition of "Dusunku kinilah jauh" reinforces a lingering connection to the singer's past while acknowledging the impossibility of returning to that place. The phrase captures both nostalgia for simpler times and the reality that those days cannot be recaptured. The lyrics vividly paint a picture of the village—where the singer was born and raised—which serves as a symbol of identity and foundation. "Tempat aku dilahirkan Ibu" acts as a poignant reminder that home is not merely a physical space but a repository of memories and formative experiences, evoking a deep sense of longing for the past that can never be fully relived.


Ultimately, the final lines bring the devastating realization of the singer’s journey into adulthood—“Mencari nafkah sendiri / Hanya sendiri." Here, the focus shifts from the warmth of familial love to the stark realities of adult life and self-reliance. The singer must confront the responsibilities of seeking a livelihood in solitude, embodying a universal struggle faced by many who leave home seeking opportunities. Yet, the repeated lament of distance emphasizes the emotional cost of such independence—a tension between the need to move forward in life and the enduring love for one’s roots. This duality enriches the song's narrative, making it a moving reflection on life's inevitable progress and the bittersweet nature of growth and change.


Line by Line Meaning

Jauh jauh kini dari dusun
I am now far removed from my rural village.


Ayah Ibu kini tiada
My parents are no longer with me.


Tlah lama aku tinggalkan
It has been a long time since I departed from there.


Pergi mengembara
I have set out to wander in search of new experiences.


Sedih tiada tempat bermanja
It saddens me that there is no place for comfort and affection.


Sanak saudara pun tiada
Even my relatives are absent.


Hanya aku seorang saja
I am left all alone.


Entah ke mana
I don't know where I am heading.


Dusunku kinilah jauh
My village now feels so distant.


Jauh tiada tertempuh
This distance seems uncrossable.


Tempat aku dilahirkan Ibu
This is the place where my mother brought me into the world.


Hingga aku besar kini
It is where I have grown up until this very moment.


Mencari nafkah sendiri
I am now seeking my own livelihood.


Hanya sendiri
I face this journey all by myself.


Dusunku kinilah jauh
My village now feels so distant.


Jauh tiada tertempuh
This distance seems uncrossable.


Tempat aku dilahirkan Ibu
This is the place where my mother brought me into the world.


Hingga aku besar kini
It is where I have grown up until this very moment.


Mencari nafkah sendiri
I am now seeking my own livelihood.


Hanya sendiri
I face this journey all by myself.




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