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.
Perahu
Monita Tahalea Lyrics
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lautan tenang
ku bertanya dalam jelata
dimana asa
terlalu lama bersembunyi di balik luka
ku layarkan saja sebuah perahu jingga
tuk pergi melihat angkasa
berharap malam ini
ku lihat bintang di sana
akankah perahu asa
membawa sejuta renjana
terlalu lama bersembunyi di balik luka
ku layarkan saja sebuah perahu jingga
tuk pergi melihat angkasa
berharap malam ini ku lihat bintang di sana
akankah perahu asa membawa sejuta renjana
akankah malam ini ku lihat bintang di sana
ku harap perahu asa bawaku temukan seberkas cahaya
dan gapai angkasa ooh hoo bersama sejuta renjana
In Monita Tahalea's song, Perahu, she describes sailing in a small orange boat under a night sky filled with stars. The first lines create a dreamy and slightly mysterious atmosphere, as she describes a calm sea and silent sky, and then wonders where her hopes have disappeared to. She confesses to having been hiding behind her emotional scars for too long, perhaps avoiding the world and its uncertainties. But now, choosing to set sail and face the unknown, she hopes to find a sense of purpose and wonder.
The chorus repeats the image of sailing a small boat in search of a magical moment, where she might see the stars ("ku lihat bintang di sana") and feel a sense of personal triumph ("membawa sejuta renjana" - lit. 'bring a million inspirations/desires'). The second verse is identical to the first, emphasizing that she is still on this journey, hoping to find the light that will lead her to the breathtaking sky ("seberkas cahaya").
Overall, the song invites the listener to join the singer on her quest to escape her emotional turmoil and find beauty and wonder in life. It emphasizes the importance of taking risks, facing one's fears, and opening up to the world even when it might be scary or painful.
Line by Line Meaning
angin malam, langit gulita
The night wind is blowing, the sky is pitch black
lautan tenang
The ocean is calm
ku bertanya dalam jelata dimana asa
I ask myself in desperation, where is my hope?
terlalu lama bersembunyi di balik luka
I have been hiding behind my wounds for too long
ku layarkan saja sebuah perahu jingga tuk pergi melihat angkasa
So I sail a little orange boat to see the sky
berharap malam ini ku lihat bintang di sana
I hope tonight I'll see the stars up there
akankah perahu asa membawa sejuta renjana
Will this boat of hope bring millions of dreams?
ku harap perahu asa bawaku temukan seberkas cahaya dan gapai angkasa ooh hoo bersama sejuta renjana
I hope this boat of hope will take me to find a ray of light and reach for the sky with millions of dreams
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.