Terdampar
Mel Shandy Lyrics
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indahnya langit jakarta
ada gelisah dan kecewa
meronta jiwa membara
kucari jawab dunia
diantara gelas gelas kebesasan
rumahpun bagai neraka
terdengar hanya nasehat
tiada sapa ibunda
tiada sapa sahabat
semua sibuk tak peduli
kucari jawab dunia
diantara gelas gelas kebebasan
rumahpun bagai neraka
terdengar hanya nasehat
selalu tiada sapa ibunda
tiada sapa sahabat
semua sibuk tak peduli
kesepian keresahan kebimbangan
kebingungan
The lyrics of Mel Shandy's song "Terdampar" communicate a sense of loneliness, confusion, and frustration. In the midst of the beautiful lights and sky of Jakarta, the singer feels restless and disappointed. She is searching for answers to the questions that plague her soul but all she can hear are empty advice and criticism. The people around her are too busy to care, and she feels abandoned and alone despite being in the midst of a bustling city.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the singer has turned to a life of excess and indulgence, perhaps in an attempt to find fulfillment and escape her problems. She drinks and parties, but these activities only serve to make her feel more trapped and isolated. She feels like she is living in a hellish existence, with no one to turn to for support or guidance.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the human condition, particularly the sense of disconnection and disillusionment that can come with living in a big city. It highlights the importance of having meaningful relationships and connections, especially during times of struggle and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
dibalik cahya gemerlap
Though the city lights of Jakarta shine bright,
indahnya langit jakarta
making the sky look beautiful,
ada gelisah dan kecewa
there's still an underlying feeling of restlessness and disappointment.
meronta jiwa membara
My fiery soul is struggling and rebelling.
kucari jawab dunia
I seek answers from the world,
diantara gelas gelas kebesasan
amidst the hedonistic pleasures of alcohol and luxury.
rumahpun bagai neraka
Even my home feels like a hellish place.
terdengar hanya nasehat
All I hear is advice,
selalu seba salah saja
But it always seems like it's someone else's fault.
tiada sapa ibunda
My dear mother is nowhere to be found.
tiada sapa sahabat
My friends are also absent.
semua sibuk tak peduli
Everyone is busy and indifferent.
kesepian keresahan kebimbangan
I am left with only loneliness, anxiety, and confusion.
kebingungan
I am lost.
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.