In early 2010, Indra Lesmana introduced Monita Tahalea in her first debut solo album called Dream, Hope & Faith. The album contains of 8 songs arranged and directed by Indra Lesmana that present pop contemporary music with jazz feel in minimalist packaging.
The highlight of her performance can be found on single “Ingatlah“ that was written by couple Indra & Hanny Lesmana, and also from two jazz standards “Over The Rainbow“ and “God Bless the Child“ that she performed with Indonesian legendary guitarist Oele Patisellano.
Cita-Cita
Monita Tahalea Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Jiwa bergetar
hikmah merana Mengenangkan cita cita Merenungkan bintang
Di hati membimbang terbang ku jauh hinggap ke awan Tak mudah di capai tangan Selangkah ku maju ke depan Tetap hatiku dalam dada Sedia berjuang untuk cita Menuju alam bahagia Hasrat hati mendaki gunung Puncak tinggi di balik awan Dari atas kutinjau ke bawah Dalam jurang pengalaman
The lyrics of Monita Tahalea's song "Cita-Cita" speak of an individual's aspirations and dreams. The first line, "Anganku Mengugur Tinggi ke Angkasa" translates to "My dreams soaring high into the sky." The song talks about the feeling of excitement within one's soul when thinking about their goals. The line "Jiwa bergetar" translates to "The soul trembles," indicating the intense emotions one feels when dreaming about their desires. The phrase "hikmah merana" means "The wisdom of pain" and refers to the fact that the struggles and obstacles faced while reaching for one's dreams provide valuable life lessons. The lyrics then go on to describe the act of contemplating the stars and the feeling of unease within one's heart that comes with soaring high into the sky, trying to reach the goals. The phrase "Terbang ku jauh hinggap ke awan" means "Fly far and perch on the clouds," displaying the desire to reach the highest heights in pursuit of the aspirations.
Despite the challenges that come with pursuing one's goals, the song expresses the importance of fighting for one's dream. The line "Selangkah ku maju ke depan Tetap hatiku dalam dada Sedia berjuang untuk cita" translates to "I'm taking a step forward, keeping my heart intact, ready to fight for my dream." The lyrics talk about the journey towards the realization of the dream and the fact that it is not an easy one. The song also showcases the ultimate goal of every aspiration, that is to achieve happiness. The phrase "Menuju alam bahagia" translates to "Towards the happy land," indicating that the ultimate destination of the journey is reaching a place where one's heart is content and fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Anganku Mengugur Tinggi ke Angkasa
My dreams soar high towards the sky
Jiwa bergetar
My soul vibrates with excitement
hikmah merana Mengenangkan cita cita
Reflecting on my aspirations amidst the trials and tribulations
Merenungkan bintang
Contemplating the stars
Di hati membimbang terbang ku jauh hinggap ke awan
My heart is uncertain as I soar far and land on the clouds
Tak mudah di capai tangan
Not easily attainable
Selangkah ku maju ke depan
Taking a step forward
Tetap hatiku dalam dada
My heart remains in my chest
Sedia berjuang untuk cita
Ready to fight for my aspirations
Menuju alam bahagia
Heading towards a happy place
Hasrat hati mendaki gunung
My heart desires to climb mountains
Puncak tinggi di balik awan
The highest peak is beyond the clouds
Dari atas kutinjau ke bawah
Looking down from the top
Dalam jurang pengalaman
In the depths of experience
Contributed by Scarlett Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.