Setelah itu The Rollies merilis album Tiada Kusangka yang merupakan repackage atas lagu-lagu yang pernah mereka bawakan di album-album ketika Deddy Stanzah dan Iwan Krisnawan masih bergabung dalam The Rollies. Selanjutnya di era 1977-1979, The Rollies mendapat kontrak rekaman dari Musica Studio's. Ini bisa dianggap sukses kedua dalam perjalanan karier grup ini. Karena di era inilah The Rollies banyak menghasilkan hits seperti Sinar Yang Hilang (Wandi Kuswandi), Dansa Yok Dansa, dan Bimbi (Titiek Puspa), Hari Hari dan Kemarau (Oetje F Tekol), hingga Kau yang Kusayang (Antonius).
Di era ini di samping menggunakan nama New Rollies, Delly dan kawan-kawan mulai membuka diri dengan menyanyikan lagu-lagu karya komposer di luar The Rollies, misalnya A. Riyanto, Titiek Puspa, Johannes Purba, Antonius. Setelah The Rollies merilis album Keadilan (1977) Benny Likumahuwa mengundurkan diri dan lebih banyak berkutat di musik jazz. Posisinya lalu digantikan oleh Wawan Tagalos. Tengku Zulfian Iskandar Madian juga mengundurkan diri setelah merilis album Dansa Yok Dansa (1977), posisinya kemudian digantikan Pomo dari The Pro's.
Pada tahun 1979 The Rollies memperoleh penghargaan Kalpataru dari Menteri Lingkungan Hidup, Emil Salim, karena lagu Kemarau. Lagu yang dikarang oleh Oetje F Tekol, dianggap memuat misi dan pesan mengenai lingkungan hidup.
Mimpi
New Rollies Lyrics
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Hu-uh-uh-uh
Kaki langit
Kelabu dan suram
Gelaplah benak malam
Lewat kelam bayangan
Yang agung merupakan lukisan
Dalam mimpi
Wajahnya menawan
Matanya sejuk, bening
Lalu sehati nama
Dan lenyap sama-sama
Hanya sinar mata
Menjadi kian dekat ke arahku
Lalu matanya pun berada
Di mataku, s′gala jadi gelap
Kupejamkan mata
Syahdu dan menyenangkan
Terasa dalam hatiku
Lalu sehati nama
Dan lenyap sama-sama
Hanya sinar mata
Menjadi kian dekat ke arahku
Lalu matanya pun berada
Di mataku, s'gala jadi gelap
Kupejamkan mata
Syahdu dan menyenangkan
Terasa dalam hatiku
The New Rollies's song "Mimpi" features lyrics that are both vague and poetic. The lyrics are seemingly deep and open to interpretation, and may resonate with listeners in different ways. In terms of the content, the song seems to depict a dream or vision, with the singer describing a luminous figure whose beauty takes his breath away. The figure's eyes are described as being both cold and clear, and seem to have a spiritual quality to them. As the vision fades away, leaving only the memory of the eyes, the singer is left with a sense of peace and tranquility.
The verses of the song also contain vivid imagery, with the "kaki langit" or feet of the sky, being described as gray and gloomy. The dark night seems to be playing tricks on the singer's mind, as the shadows seem to be taking on a life of their own. In this context, the figure in the dream seems to offer some solace, as she shines like a beacon of hope amidst the darkness.
Overall, the song "Mimpi" by New Rollies can be seen as an ode to the power of dreams and visions, and their ability to inspire us and provide us with some measure of comfort and inner peace. The lyrics evoke a sense of the mysterious and the surreal, with the beauty of the dream figure being depicted in hauntingly beautiful language.
Line by Line Meaning
Hu-uh-uh-uh Hu-uh-uh-uh
The opening verse sets the tone of the song with an ethereal quality.
Kaki langit Kelabu dan suram Gelaplah benak malam Lewat kelam bayangan Yang agung merupakan lukisan
The singer describes the dark, moody, and mysterious atmosphere of the night sky, highlighting the majesty of the shadows and their ability to create captivating images.
Dalam mimpi Wajahnya menawan Matanya sejuk, bening Lalu sehati nama Dan lenyap sama-sama
The singer talks about a dream where they see a mesmerizing face with cool, clear eyes. The name of the person is heard but then fades away.
Hanya sinar mata Menjadi kian dekat ke arahku Lalu matanya pun berada
The singer experiences a moment when the light from the eyes they see in their dream draws closer and closer before finally coming into focus.
Di mataku, s′gala jadi gelap Kupejamkan mata Syahdu dan menyenangkan Terasa dalam hatiku
As the singer closes their eyes, everything goes dark, but the feeling in their heart is peaceful and pleasant.
Lalu sehati nama Dan lenyap sama-sama Hanya sinar mata Menjadi kian dekat ke arahku Lalu matanya pun berada
The singer repeats the second verse to emphasize the fleeting nature of the dream, the beauty of the person they saw, and how close they felt towards that person.
Di mataku, s'gala jadi gelap Kupejamkan mata Syahdu dan menyenangkan Terasa dalam hatiku
Again, the singer describes the feeling of peace and serenity despite the darkness surrounding them.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.