Penjara Kasih
Ning Baizura Lyrics


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Kerana menjaga hati
Rela ku berdiam diri
Menelan segala apa kau idamkan
Asal jangan menuduh, ku tak mengenang jasa

Gerak langkah dan tindakan
Bukannya datang dariku
Segala dikawal malah diawasi
Jikalau ku membantah pasti dosa bertambah

Bagai ikan dalam kaca yang berharga
Berenang-renang tak berkawan
Aku perhiasan mata
Pada yang sudi memandang
Jari-jemari yang tidak membelai
Terhalang oleh kaca berharga

Dalam hati bergelora
Tuhan saja mendengarnya
Semakin disimpan makin menyiksakan
Jikalau diluahkan kelak putus ikatan

Bagai ikan dalam kaca yang berharga
Berenang-renang tak berkawan
Aku perhiasan mata
Pada yang sudi memandang
Jari-jemari yang tidak membelai
Terhalang oleh kaca berharga

Bagai ikan dalam kaca yang berharga
Berenang-renang tak berkawan
Aku perhiasan mata
Pada yang sudi memandang





Jari-jemari yang tidak membelai
Terhalang oleh kaca berharga, hu-hu

Overall Meaning

In Ning Baizura's song Penjara Kasih, the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped and unable to express oneself freely. The singer describes their situation as akin to being a valuable fish swimming in a glass tank, isolated and unable to interact with others. They say that they must guard their heart and remain silent, swallowing everything the other person desires, as long as they don't make accusations and forget that the singer owes them anything. The other person seems to be in control of the singer's movements and actions, observing and monitoring everything they do. The singer feels trapped and sets up rules for themselves to avoid escalating the situation and making things worse.


The final verse expresses the turmoil within the singer, being unable to express their feelings and desires for fear of worsening the situation. They feel like a precious jewel behind a barrier, admired by those who bother to look but unable to be touched. The frustration caused by keeping those feelings trapped inside only grows stronger, and the singer expresses a hope of being able to break free from that prison of isolation and unspoken desires. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a toxic relationship, unable to express oneself fully and constantly monitoring one's words and actions to avoid negative consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Kerana menjaga hati
I choose to keep quiet and hold back my emotions to avoid hurting anyone


Rela ku berdiam diri
I am willing to stay silent and not speak my mind


Menelan segala apa kau idamkan
I am willing to accept everything you desire and agree with it


Asal jangan menuduh, ku tak mengenang jasa
I just hope you don't accuse me of not being grateful for what you've done for me


Gerak langkah dan tindakan
Every step and action I take is being closely watched and controlled


Bukannya datang dariku
I am not the one who initiates these actions and decisions


Segala dikawal malah diawasi
Everything is being monitored and supervised


Jikalau ku membantah pasti dosa bertambah
If I were to speak out and disagree, it will only increase my sins


Bagai ikan dalam kaca yang berharga
I feel like a precious fish stuck in a bowl


Berenang-renang tak berkawan
Swimming alone without any companionship


Aku perhiasan mata
I am a sight to behold


Pada yang sudi memandang
Only those who are willing to look can see my worth


Jari-jemari yang tidak membelai
My fingers that are not being touched


Terhalang oleh kaca berharga
Blocked by this precious glass


Dalam hati bergelora
Feelings are boiling inside my heart


Tuhan saja mendengarnya
Only God can hear them


Semakin disimpan makin menyiksakan
The longer I keep them, the more painful it becomes


Jikalau diluahkan kelak putus ikatan
If I were to express my true feelings, it might break our bond


Terhalang oleh kaca berharga, hu-hu
Blocked by this precious glass, hu-hu




Writer(s): Jari, Lukhman S

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