Malam
Payung Teduh Lyrics

The lyrics of Payung Teduh's song "Malam" (Night) reflect on the paradoxical state of the night, which even when too bright, can still be dark. The opening line "Terang masih saja milik malam" (Brightness still belongs to the night) suggests that the night can possess a kind of positive energy, even though it is supposed to be a time of rest and darkness. This can be interpreted metaphorically as the brightness representing the hope and optimism that one can hold even in the darkest of times. However, the following line "Bahkan malam yang terlalu terang, Sanggup menjadi terik" (Even the night that is too bright can be scorching) contradicts this optimistic view of the night, suggesting that sometimes even the seemingly positive things can have a negative impact.

The next lines shift focus to the sun, with the statement "Dan matahari masih sedih, Bersandar di belakang" (And the sun is still sad, leaning behind). This depiction of the sun being lonely and sad in contrast to the night's energy is a clever play on the typical day-night binary. The sun is typically associated with warmth, light, and joy, yet here it is portrayed as a mournful and forlorn figure. The lyrics then go on to suggest that the sun may be waiting for the arrival of love or something equally important, indicating that even the brightest and most powerful entities can feel incomplete without certain things.

Towards the end, the repetition of "Bukankah kita sudah berjanji semua selesai, Ketika ada kita ketika ada kita" (Haven't we promised that everything will be finished when we're together, when we're together) serves as a reminder that, despite the complexities of life, one can always find solace in the presence of loved ones, and that unity and togetherness can overcome even the darkest of nights. Overall, the lyrics of "Malam" offer thought-provoking musings on the duality and complexities of life.