Childhood
Ning started singing professionally at the age of six by recording radio and television jingles and began formal studies in voice at the age of nine under the renowned Indonesian opera linguist and soprano Siti Chairani for five years. In that time, she also sang with the National Choir at the Akademi Seni Kebangsaan, and was offered a full scholarship in music at the prestigious Vienna Conservatoire, which she turned down). At the age of 16, Ning had won the 'Best Artiste Development' award at the prestigious Voice of Asia Competition.
Career
Ning crossed over into the commercial scene in 1992 and became a recording artiste under various international labels (Sony, BMG, AMS Records Japan, and currently Warner Music Group), where she recorded within the genres of pop and R&B. Her discography includes nine full studio albums (two of which are full English albums), as well as numerous compilations. Ning has also won various industry awards and prizes, and has performed in the UK, Italy, France, China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Ning is best known for her live stage performances, an extensive repertoire and her versatility especially in cross-over projects. She is also an actor and has taken roles in a musical, seven major films, a short film and several tele-movies. Most significant is her critically acclaimed performance in the short film 'Malaikat Di Jendela' (Angel by My Window), directed by Osman Ali. The short film had participated in several film festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam and Singapore. Beside singing and acting, Ning is also a violinist and played 1st violin in the National Youth Orchestra in her teens.
In 2006, Ning set up her own recording company, 'Artiste United Records (AUR)'. Her stable of artistes are her proteges, Nicolette Palikat or 'Nikki' from Malaysian Idol Season 1) and Siti Surianie Julkarim (Yanie) (from Mentor Season 1). Ning is currently in the midst of recording both her latest English and Malay studio albums.
Commercial Endorsements
She has been the brand ambassador for TIME.com, IMEDEEN, F1 Malaysia, The Singapore Tourism Board, Curlers & Trimmers, Yuzari Batik, and has had strong brand associations with Christian DIOR couture, Christian DIOR parfums, the Carat Club and REDKEN in the past. NING is currently the brand ambassador for SSANGYONG and was recently appointed the Judo Ambassador by the Judo Association of Selangor to create awareness of self-defence for women.
Personal Life
Ning was engaged to Omar Shariff Christopher Layton Dalton on 19 July 2007. Omar Shariff (His name after converting to Islam on 7th July 2007) from Nottingham, United Kingdom is a regional Consulting Director for Landmark Graphics for Asia Pacific Region. The couple has said they plan to marry by January 2008.
Controversies
In 1996, Ning's first professional manager created a stir when it was alleged that he had cheated her out of significant revenue.
In 1998, Ning performed in Singapore wearing a "tank top". Criticism in the Malaysian media was swift as her choice of clothing was deemed "inappropriate" for a Muslim woman.
In the July 2000 issue of the Malaysian version of FHM (For Him Magazine), Ning gave a tell-all interview where she mentioned, among other things, that she prefers G-string underwear, she likes sex in the morning, and that her personal fantasy was to sleep with five guys at the same time. Initially, this English-language interview was little noticed by the general Malaysian society. But within a few weeks, a translation of the interview appeared in a popular and widely-read Malay-language daily newspaper. Public outrage in predominantly Muslim Malaysia was immediate and widespread and Ning was subsequently ordered to appear at the Malaysia Ministry of Information. FHM magazine was subject to increased scrutiny by Malaysian authorities.
Useful website links:
http://www.myspace.com/ningbaizura
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ning_Baizura
***note: previous version contained links to her manager's blog, seeing it was inappropriate to be placed here, therefore was removed from this version***
Kau Dan Aku
Ning Baizura Lyrics
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Indah menyinar bumi
Burung bersiulan
Meniti pelangi
Ombak berlari lari
Menyusur pantai impian
Membawa bersama
Engkau dan aku
Ada punya persamaan
Bagai alam diciptakan
Saling bergandingan
Berputik cinta asmara
Mekarnya berbunga
Menghiasi ruang taman hati ini
Mentari di lautan
Warnanya berkilauan
Menyinari jiwa
Insan yang bercinta
Burung yang bersiulan
Berirama sungguh syahdu
Pastikan merestui
Cinta sucimu padaku
Engkau dan aku
Ada punya persamaan
Bagai alam diciptakan
Saling bergandingan
Berputik cinta asmara
Mekarnya berbunga
Menghiasi ruang taman hati ini
Mentari di lautan
Warnanya berkilauan
Menyinari jiwa
Insan yang bercinta
Burung yang bersiulan
Berirama sungguh syahdu
Pastikan merestui
Cinta sucimu padaku
Engkau dan aku
Ada punya persamaan
Bagai alam diciptakan
Saling bergandingan
Berputik cinta asmara
Mekarnya berbunga
Menghiasi ruang taman hati ini
Kau dan aku
Papapa papapala
The song "Kau Dan Aku" by Ning Baizura is a love song that describes the beauty of nature and how it reflects the love between two people. The lyrics use vivid imagery to portray various elements of nature, such as the golden sun, singing birds, and crashing waves. These natural elements are associated with a sense of happiness and beauty, which are then compared to the joy and beauty of being in love.
The chorus, "Engkau dan aku/ Ada punya persamaan/ Bagai alam diciptakan/ Saling bergandingan," which translates to "You and I/ Have something in common/ Like the natural world was created/ To be together," expresses the idea that the love between two people is a natural and harmonious thing, just like the elements of nature complement each other. The lyrics also convey the idea that love is mysterious and complex, using the phrase "Misteri seribunya cinta" to describe it.
Overall, the song "Kau Dan Aku" is a beautiful and romantic expression of love that draws inspiration from the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Mentari keemasan
The golden sun
Indah menyinar bumi
Beautifully shining on the earth
Burung bersiulan
Birds singing
Meniti pelangi
Traversing rainbows
Ombak berlari lari
Waves running around
Menyusur pantai impian
Wandering along the shores of dreams
Membawa bersama
Bringing together
Misteri seribunya cinta
The enigmatic sweetness of love
Engkau dan aku
You and me
Ada punya persamaan
Have similarities
Bagai alam diciptakan
Like the nature was created
Saling bergandingan
Supporting each other
Berputik cinta asmara
Blossoming love
Mekarnya berbunga
Blooming
Menghiasi ruang taman hati ini
Decorating the garden of my heart
Mentari di lautan
The sun in the ocean
Warnanya berkilauan
Its color shining
Menyinari jiwa
Illuminating the soul
Insan yang bercinta
People who are in love
Burung yang bersiulan
The birds serenading
Berirama sungguh syahdu
In a very soulful rhythm
Pastikan merestui
Make sure to bless
Cinta sucimu padaku
Your pure love for me
Kau dan aku
You and me
Papapa papapala
Papapa papapala
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAMZAH, JAMIL, Ning Baizura Hamzah, Roslan Ariffin Bin Jamil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aya
on Awan Yang Terpilu
I thought there'll be the explanation of the lyrics :v