Though the band has always been active in the indie music scene, in 2004 they signed a contract with Sony-BMG, a major label. Navicula released their 4th album, Alkemis, with Sony-BMG. But, in 2007 they released their 5th album, Beautiful Rebel, independently and returned to following their ideals through the indie music scene. In 2009 Navicula released a 6th album “Salto”, and they are now working on their 7th full-length studio album (release date still to be announced). Navicula is based in Bali, but continue to keep up a national profile.
Navicula’s music is strongly influenced by alternative 90’s rock, especially grunge rock/Seattle sound, through bands such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana. But what makes their music so unique is their condition of beginning in the melting pot of modern Bali and having the opportunity to mold their creativity out of contrasts so extreme. From the spiritual mountains of Bali’s ancient kingdoms, to passion driven international artists who have come to find inspiration in Bali, and the raw punk rockers of down-town Kuta, this band finds their own taste through it all, the taste of ‘golden green grunge’, the taste of Navicula.
Navicula “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”
Navicula are known as “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”. Since the formation of the band back in the 90’s, environmental and social issues have been a consistent theme in Navicula’s music. Living in Bali, the band often finds inspiration in nature, and seeing the environmental changes happening in Bali and the world, this inspires many of the topics of their songs.
Navicula continues to support social and environmental campaigns in Indonesia and around the world. Following are some of their most recent Social/Eco-Actions:
2010: Navicula was chosen as official spokesperson for Live Earth Bali 2010. Live Earth is an International Organization founded by Emmy-winning producer Kevin Wall, in partnership with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. Live Earth seeks to leverage the power of entertainment through integrated events, media and the live experience to ignite a global movement aimed at solving the most critical environmental issues of our time.
2009: Navicula contributed the song “Mafia Medis” to Prita Muliyasari’s fight for medical justice and freedom of speech. The song was offered for free download on the band’s website, encouraging fans to listen to the song for free and then as payment donate directly to Prita’s cause (Koin untuk Prita).
2008: Navicula was featured on a national compilation album founded by LIPI to raise Disaster Awareness. Robi (vocalist of Navicula) along with Pepeng (drummer of Jakarta band Naif) we’re chosen as the spokespersons of the program and participated in giving trainings to communities in disaster prone areas of Indonesia, including Irian Jaya, Yogyakarta, and Bali.
2007 Navicula was awarded Environmental Ambassadors of Bali by the local government.
Navicula also is active as a performer, supporter, speaker, producer, as well as event organizer for many fundraisers, educational and art campaigns, social work, and sub-culture events.
Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti
Navicula Lyrics
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Bila cinta perlu berkorban
Ho cinta untukmu cinta untuk semua dan masa depannya
Oh untuk aku juga
Ku telah terlampau lelah
Berilah aku waktu sesaat
Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi
Saat dia datang
Kurasa tenang
Meski gelap malam
Kurasa bintang - bintang lebih terang
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Ku telah terlampau lelah
Berilah aku waktu sesaat
Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi
Oh meski hanya sehari
Saat dia datang
Kurasa tenang
Meski gelap malam
Kurasa bintang - bintang lebih terang
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Oho
The lyrics of Navicula's song Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti express the theme of love and sacrifice. The opening lines "Ini cinta dalam diam/Bila cinta perlu berkorban" convey the idea of love that remains hidden and the idea of the sacrifice that love demands. The next lines "Ho cinta untukmu cinta untuk semua dan masa depannya/Oh untuk aku juga" suggest that love is not just for one person but for everyone, including oneself. Love is universal and essential for a brighter future.
The singer then sings about feeling exhausted and needing some time for self-healing in the next lines. "Ku telah terlampau lelah/Berilah aku waktu sesaat/Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi/Oh meski hanya sehari". The use of the metaphor "membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi" means that the singer is in need of some time to heal from the inner wounds and to purify the soul again.
The chorus of the song "Saat semua semakin cepat/Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi" suggests that when life is moving too fast, it's important to slow down and take a break to find peace and tranquility. The lyrics emphasize the importance of self-care and taking a step back in times of stress and chaos.
Overall, the song Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti conveys a message of love, self-care, and finding peace in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ini cinta dalam diam
This is silent love
Bila cinta perlu berkorban
When love requires sacrifice
Ho cinta untukmu cinta untuk semua dan masa depannya
Oh, love for you, love for everyone and their future
Oh untuk aku juga
Oh, for me too
Ku telah terlampau lelah
I am too tired
Berilah aku waktu sesaat
Give me a moment
Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi
To wash the wounds and cleanse the soul
Oh meski hanya sehari
Oh, even if it's just for a day
Saat dia datang
When he/she comes
Kurasa tenang
I feel calm
Meski gelap malam
Even in the dark of night
Kurasa bintang - bintang lebih terang
I feel the stars shining brighter
Saat semua semakin cepat
When everything is getting faster
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Bali dares to stop and be quiet
Oho
Oh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Robby Ramadhan
Ini cinta dalam diam
Bila cinta perlu berkorban
Ho cinta untukmu cinta untuk semua dan masa depannya
Oo untuk aku juga
Ku telah terlampau lelah
Berilah aku waktu sesaat
Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi
Oo meski hanya sehari
Saat dia datang
Kurasa tenang
Meski gelap malam
Kurasa bintang- bintang lebih terang
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Ku telah terlampau lelah
Berilah aku waktu sesaat
Tuk membasuh luka tuk membasuh jiwa agar suci lagi
Oo meski hanya sehari
Saat dia datang
Kurasa tenang
Meski gelap malam
Kurasa bintang- bintang lebih terang
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Saat semua semakin cepat
Bali berani berhenti dan menyepi
Oo ho
Mafia Kolor
Saya non Hindu dan sebagai Orang Indonesia pribadi,memberikan penghormatann tinggi dan menobatkan Hindu sebagai Agama Paling tentram dan damai di Bumi Pertiwi.
Namun jangan coba-coba usik kedamaian itu dengan Perusakan lingkungan dan provokator mengatasnamakan agama sahabat,karena orang-orang ini tak diragukan lagi kekompakan nya.
Kini ketika Hari Raya Nyepi,dari sekarang sampai seterusnya saya akan mengingat lagu ini,karena saya memberikan komentar ini pada saat saudara saya menuaikan Nyepi.
Siapkan diri mu Sahabat ku dari Agama Hindu,karena suatu saat Indonesia memerlukan kita untuk keutuhan Bangsa ini.
like jika setuju :)
Salam semua agama
Salam oi
Cat Tumpah
Salam lor
Mafia Kolor
Dan aku pun kembali lagi hadir disini pada saat saudara ku sedang menyepi
Nasolih
+Mafia Kolor salam damai
Yoga Pratama
Mafia Kolor respeck
CVLT
SALAM DAMAI INDONESIA KU.
Pak De
saya asal Amerika serikat tapi di Bali 8 tahun tanpa pulang lagi...malas pulang kampung... bahkan berkulit putih katanya kampung Bali. senang sekali semua rainan Bali terutama hari raya Nyepi. boleh setiap bulan gapapa deh. lagunya keren dua jempol. dunia ini bisa belajar banyak dari Bali. mksi banyak
Tembakau Selopuro
#Respectdarikamiindonesia
Gde Agus
Salam jaen hidup dbali pakde.. Rahayu
Yaperooo
manteb pakde