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.

Saat Teduh
Monita Tahalea Lyrics

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ku renungkan semua tanya
di hening malam tak berbintang
teringat seorang Sahabat setia
Dia selalu berkata "Aku berserta"
suka dan duka kayuh bersama
tetaplah janjiNya tuk bersamaku

laraku pergi menjauh

sepiku bagaikan debu
hatiku tenang dekatMu
ku nyanyi selalu denting jiwaku
senandungkan langkah bersamaMu

haa... haa... haa.

laraku pergi menjauh
sepiku bagaikan debu
hatiku tenang dekatMu
ku nyanyi selalu

laraku pergi menjauh
sepiku bagaikan debu
hatiku tenang dekatMu
di setiap langkahku kan selalu percaya
Kau bersamaku

Kau bersamaku
selalu...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monita Tahalea's song "Saat Teduh" express a contemplative and reflective mood, as the singer ponders deep questions in the quiet night without stars. She remembers a loyal friend who always said "I am with you" through thick and thin, sharing both joys and sorrows together. Even though life may take her far away and leave her feeling lonely and isolated like dust, she finds peace and comfort in God's presence. She sings to Him from the bottom of her heart, clinging to His promise to always be with her, step by step.

Line by Line Meaning

ku renungkan semua tanya
I contemplate all the questions

di hening malam tak berbintang
in the silent, starless night

teringat seorang Sahabat setia
I remember a loyal friend

Dia selalu berkata 'Aku berserta'
who always said 'I am with you'

suka dan duka kayuh bersama
we rowed through joys and sorrows together

tetaplah janjiNya tuk bersamaku
His promise to be there for me remains

laraku pergi menjauh
my troubles go away

sepiku bagaikan debu
my loneliness is like dust

hatiku tenang dekatMu
my heart is calm near You

ku nyanyi selalu denting jiwaku
I always sing the beat of my soul

senandungkan langkah bersamaMu
humming along with You every step of the way