Lupa
Metazone Lyrics

The lyrics to Metazone's song "Lupa" reflect the struggle of many low-income individuals in Indonesia who face daily challenges in trying to overcome their financial situations. The opening line translates to "We are poor people... yes, grandma...yes, grandma" and highlights the struggle of poverty that the singer and their community face.

The verse that follows reveals an internal struggle with memory, as the singer recalls forgetting to wear a tie after waking up from a nap. The repetition of "Lupa lagi lupa lagi" highlights the difficulty low-income individuals may face when trying to focus on everyday tasks since they are often consumed with the need to survive. The line "Dasar aku lupa diri" translates to "I forget myself" and shows how the stress of poverty can affect one's mental health and ability to concentrate on important things.

The chorus of the song speaks to the struggle of wanting to be wealthy and to improve one's financial situation. The lyric "Sudah kaya kepengen kaya" translates to "Already rich, want to be rich" and reveals how the need for financial security is a never-ending battle. The line "Simpan tuyul dalam tangga" translates to "keeping a mischievous spirit in the ladder," which refers to the Indonesian myth of a mischievous spirit that can help individuals gain wealth but at a cost. The final line "Orang miskin tak berdaya, sudah jatuh ketimpa tangga" translates to "The poor are helpless, already fallen and hit by a ladder," revealing the difficulties that low-income individuals face in trying to climb the social and economic ladder.