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Genius..mad..outta control..best indie-pop ever? All the above?
OAG's story is the story of writer/singer/frontman Radhi. Even he wouldn't be able to tell you how many lineup changes the group has had..:)
OAG's 1994 debut album on the Positive Tone label was industry changing, a watershed. Old Automatic Garbage gave birth to 'Crunchy Pop Fuzz'. Officially it sold triple platinum, but that was before the official distributor was found to be pirating copies into shops! The big hit was the song 60's TV.
Then came 1997s Melody Mocker, a new lineup, and a commercial disappointment despite the wonderfully 'Knocked Silly' and 'Creepy Crawlies'
Lyrics like "creepy crawlies, flowing my viens..creepy crawlies, stuck in my brain..when i don't get no full attention..." should give u an idea, but when sung to hooky, heavenly guitar-pop, the result is startling.
Opera-Radhio-Friendly in 2001 (once again a new lineup)started the comeback for OAG with a significant number of Malay language tracks..a new commercial hit 'Slumber' the action packed 'Stanza' and beautiful indie-pop 'For Whatever' - penned by Alim
Satellite.ink in 2003 saw the band with a more polished production and arrangement...and yet as Daryl Goh in The STAR wrote...
"The whole “crunchy pop fuzz” phenomenon ensued and also tragically imploded as the early chaotic OAG machine crashed. Today OAG is nearly a VH1-style story waiting to be told – and there are some true sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll tales to be unleashed here. But hold the rock history bit. There is still plenty of life kicking about in the bones of this “veteran” guitar-slinging band. That’s certain.
The fresh blood and bounce breathe vibrancy in the music. But it’s Radhi’s honeyed tunes that drive this band home. The infectious new and energised cuts, mostly with tongues placed firmly in cheeks, are still catchy, winsome and simply too exuberant to resist.
Radhi’s present ongoing renaissance continues but the main change is that he’s slowed things down. Tracks like Nowwhy2 and Konspirasi Bising Internasional could have easily been overpowering indie-rockers in the vein of Knocked Silly or Slumber, but there’s a velvety sparkle to them and you get more soul in the layers, and possibility more reality, by the entire band spreading the pace."
The new 2006 album is...for someone else to review..i haven't got a copy yet:) For sure though, it'll be worth picking up, and there'll be hidden gems inside, that most people will never get to hear.
Also look out for the limited edition "Best of.." from around 1999..2 new tracks, unreleased tracks and all the best versions of early OAG.
My favourite early track is Creepy Crawlies - the best of OAG in one song, and absolutely no-one knows it!..i still don't understand:)
Figura Malaya
Oag Lyrics
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Datang dari imaginasi ilusiku dari planet Zurich
Deritalah sang mentari
Oooo Figura Bestari
Maka terciptanya kemistri diantara kita berdua
Bila bibir sucimu kusentuh nurkarisma
Mengalir umpama
Semalamku sandiwara kau wayangku kau permaisuri
Ada kasih pada siang imaginasiku berteori
Radar-radarku dini hari
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Maka terciptanya kemistri diantara kita berdua
Bila bibir manismu kusentuh nurkarisma
Mengalir umpama
Huuu, elektrik, lektrik
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Maka terciptanya kemistri diantara kita berdua
Bila bibir sucimu kusentuh nurkarisma
Mengalir umpama
Huuu, elektrik, elektrik
Wahai putriku mana mungkin
Aku menduakan dirimu
Semata hanya untukku memuaskan
Wahai dindaku mana mungkin daku memadukan dirimu
Semata hanya untukku
Memuaskan nafsu uuuhhh
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Figura Malaya
Figura Malaya ku
Figura Malaya ku
The lyrics of OAG's song Figura Malaya expresses the singer's admiration and infatuation towards someone he considers his empress or queen. He mentions that his feelings for her are not just imaginary but real, even though she comes from a different planet altogether. The lines "Semalamku dondangkan sayang buatnya permaisuri, Datang dari imaginasi ilusiku dari planet Zurich, Deritalah sang mentari, Oooo Figura Bestari" depict the singer's yearning for his loved one, even though she seems to be from a different world.
In the second verse, the singer mentions his belief in the relationship he shares with his permaisuri, thinking that it is a loving union. He explains his feelings as electrifying, with sparks flowing between them whenever they touch. The lines "Bila bibir sucimu kusentuh nurkarisma, Mengalir umpama, Huuu, elektrik, elektrik" shows the intensity of his affection for her.
Overall, the song Figura Malaya by OAG speaks of an intense and pure love that the singer feels for his empress, who he regards as the most beautiful and perfect woman in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Semalamku dondangkan sayang buatnya permaisuri
Yesterday, I played a melody for my love, treating her like a queen
Datang dari imaginasi ilusiku dari planet Zurich
It came from my delusional imagination on Planet Zurich
Deritalah sang mentari
The sun has set
Oooo Figura Bestari
Oh Figura the Virtuous
Maka terciptanya kemistri diantara kita berdua
Thus, chemistry was created between the two of us
Bila bibir sucimu kusentuh nurkarisma
When I touch your sweet lips, it flows like magic
Mengalir umpama
Flowing like
Huuu, elektrik, elektrik
Whoosh, electric, electric
Semalamku sandiwara kau wayangku kau permaisuri
Yesterday, you were my puppet, my queen in the play
Ada kasih pada siang imaginasiku berteori
There was love in the sunshine of my theoretical imagination
Radar-radarku dini hari
My radar was on in the early hours
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Yesterday, I swayed in love and happiness
Maka terciptanya kemistri diantara kita berdua
Thus, chemistry was created between the two of us
Bila bibir manismu kusentuh nurkarisma
When I touch your sweet lips, it flows like magic
Huuu, elektrik, lektrik
Whoosh, electric, electric
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Figura, Figura, Figura, Figura, Malaya
Wahai putriku mana mungkin
Oh, my daughter, how could it be?
Aku menduakan dirimu
I never betray you
Semata hanya untukku memuaskan
Just to satisfy my own desires
Wahai dindaku mana mungkin daku memadukan dirimu
Oh, my sister, how could I ever couple with you?
Semata hanya untukku
Just to satisfy my own desires
Memuaskan nafsu uuuhhh
Satisfy my lust, uh
Figura Malaya
Figura Malaya
Semalamku berdondang sayang riang
Yesterday, I swayed in love and happiness
Figura Malaya ku
My Figura Malaya
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
m nazli
Album release masa aku sekolah rendah. Lagu ni paling best. Diploma 2010-2012, aku pkai nickname Figuramalaya dalam kampungchat. Sorang je tau figuramalaya tu nama lagu OAG. Nostalgia bila teringat balik dulu2 main quiz kat kampunchat.
Jos Lowry
2002/03 aku dgr sambil teringat kn dia. baru darjah 5.. omg.. aku beli cd ni..cover cd aku tampal kat almari baju. Alhamdulillah.. si dia Isteri ku kini dan ibu kepada puteri kami..
Talif Band
Wow
Batman & Robin
Darjah lima dah gatai
sharul nizam
tahniah lah..huhu
Kisah Plak
tak boleh move on dengan lagu ni. masih nak dengar sampai harini 2021
Mohamad Hairuddin
i love malaya..
Muhamad Anas
terimakasih sape yg upload lagu nih.sungguh nostalgia. double thumbs up.
Mohd Firdaus
Lagu ni mmg best..layan lagi 2021
Mohammad Azam
umur 5/6 tahun dah layan lagu-lagu oag sbb pakcik ade kaset dulu.. sampai skrg dgr lagi