Monita Tahalea (born Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea; 21 July, 1987 in Jak… Read Full Bio ↴Monita Tahalea (born Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea; 21 July, 1987 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian singer who rose to popularity after placing fourth in Indonesian Idol 2, the Indonesian version of Pop Idol, shown by RCTI.

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.

Kisah yang indah
Monita Tahalea Lyrics

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Matahari bersinar cerah
Bulan menerangi malam
Waktu terus berjalan

Jangan lupakan aku kawan
Kisah indah kita
Kan menjadi bumbu manis
di cerita muda.

kamu ... alasan aku tersenyum
dan bersamamu.
aku bisa merasa bahagia
tak ada lagi candamu.
tak ada lagi tawamu
Kita akan menjadi buah pola kecil
membut kisah yang baru
jangan lupakan aku kawan kisah ondah kita
kan menjadi bumbu manis di cerita muda.
kamu. alasan aku tersenyum
dan bersamamu. aku bisa merasa bahagia
kamu. alasan aku tersenyum
dan bersamamu.

aku bisa merasa bahagia
kamu. alasan aku tersenyum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Kisah Yang Indah" by Monita Tahalea are about the memories of a beautiful relationship. The first few lines of the song talk about the beauty of nature with the sun shining bright and the moon lighting up the night, while time keeps moving forward. The singer then addresses their friend, asking them not to forget the beautiful story of their relationship, which will be the sweet seasoning in their young story. The friend is the reason for their happiness, and with them, there is no more need for pretense or laughter.

The singer expresses the desire to create a new story with their friend, becoming a small pattern in each other’s lives. They remind their friend and themselves not to forget the beautiful story they have shared, which has added so much sweetness to their lives. The lyrics are wonderfully simple and express the sweetness and simplicity of love and friendship. It is a celebration of the beauty of a relationship that has left indelible memories on the singer's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

Matahari bersinar cerah
The sun shines brightly

Bulan menerangi malam
The moon illuminates the night

Waktu terus berjalan
Time continues to move on

Jangan lupakan aku kawan
Don't forget me, friend

Kisah indah kita
Our beautiful story

Kan menjadi bumbu manis di cerita muda.
Will become a sweet ingredient in our young story

Kamu... alasan aku tersenyum dan bersamamu.
You... the reason I smile and am with you

Aku bisa merasa bahagia
I can feel happy

Tak ada lagi candamu.
No more jokes

Tak ada lagi tawamu
No more laughter

Kita akan menjadi buah pola kecil membut kisah yang baru
We will become a small example, making a new story