Polka Wars is an alternative indie rock band formed in early 2010. This Jak… Read Full Bio ↴Polka Wars is an alternative indie rock band formed in early 2010. This Jakarta-based band consists of 4 young delights : Karaeng Raja Adjie (guitar, vocal), Billy Aulia Saleh (guitar), Xandega Tahajuansya (bass) and Giovanni Rahmadeva (drums, vocal).

Departing from the desire to explore music more widely, Karaeng, Billy, Xandega, and Giovanni had agreed to engage to their own formula of crafting Polka Wars' distinctive sound: the sound of honest feelings and gentle confusions wrapped in layers of sonic pleasure. With two vocal ranges (baritone and alto), variety of instruments (including wind instruments), and synth-generated cold electronic ambient, they are ready to spread their music to that whole new level.

So far, Polka Wars had recorded 4 songs: Coraline & Horse' Hooves (released as a digital demo sampler - 2011) and Sanctuary & This Providence (released as a 7" single - 2013).

To complete the ecstatic experience of Polka Wars' live performance, Gerinov (saxophonist) and Sawi Lieu (keyboards & synthesizers) are now joining the lineup.

As for media coverage, Polka Wars has already well known trough many respectable blogs around the globe. They’ve been featured in NYLON magazine and soon will be joining several music compilations such as Indie Music France (http://www.indiemusic.fr/) and Music Alliance Pact Compilation (http://www.guardian.co.uk).

Instrumentation
Billy Saleh - Guitar / Vocal
Giovanni Rahmadeva - Drums / Vocal
Karaeng Putra Adjie - Lead Vocal / Guitar
Xandega Tahajuansya - Bass / Vocal

Links
Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/polkawarsmusic
EPK http://www.sonicbids.com/polkawarsmusic
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/polkawars
Tumblr http://polkawars.tumblr.com/

Mandiri
Polka Wars Lyrics

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Bertayang ulang
Usai terbayang
Asa pun sirna
T'lah kunantikan
Kerap gentayang
Surut terpasang
Cahaya senja
T'lah ku berkawan

(Apa daya)
Tak ada kata
Tak ada apa
Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Penuhkan lubang
Niscaya karam
Sudah kupeta
Tanpa cenayang
(Apa daya)
Tak ada kata
Tak ada apa
Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan Ilahi
Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan Ilahi
Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti
Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan ilahi

Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Polka Wars's song "Mandiri" convey a sense of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The first verse describes a feeling of disappointment and loss, as the singer realizes that their hopes and dreams have been shattered. However, they refuse to let this defeat keep them down, and instead embrace the challenges that lie ahead.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's own life, regardless of what obstacles may arise. The phrase "setapak mandiri" (which roughly translates to "a solitary path") reinforces the idea that true strength comes from within, and that one must be willing to forge their own way forward in order to succeed. The final lines of the chorus also suggest that the singer has faith in a higher power, and believes that there is a greater purpose guiding their journey.

Overall, "Mandiri" is a song about resilience and self-reliance, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Bertayang ulang
Restarting and reliving the past

Usai terbayang
After the vision is gone

Asa pun sirna
Hope disappears

T'lah kunantikan
Been waiting for it

Kerap gentayang
Often shook and unsure

Surut terpasang
Rising and falling

Cahaya senja
Twilight's light

T'lah ku berkawan
I have made friends with it

(Apa daya)
(What can I do)

Tak ada kata
No words

Tak ada apa
Nothing

Setapak mandiri
A lonely journey

Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
No concern for the heart

Walau ku terhenti
Even if I stop

Bunga ilusi
Flower of illusion

Penuhkan lubang
Filling up the hole

Niscaya karam
Will eventually sink

Sudah kupeta
I have given up

Tanpa cenayang
Without foresight

(Apa daya)
(What can I do)

Di batas mentari
At the horizon

Percayalah garisan Ilahi
Believe in God's destiny

Walau ku sendiri
Even if I'm alone

Ku tak terhenti
I won't stop

Setapak mandiri
A lonely journey

Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
No concern for the heart

Walau ku terhenti
Even if I stop

Bunga ilusi
Flower of illusion

Di batas mentari
At the horizon

Percayalah garisan ilahi
Believe in God's destiny

Walau ku sendiri
Even if I'm alone

Ku tak terhenti
I won't stop

Setapak mandiri
A lonely journey

Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
No concern for the heart

Walau ku terhenti
Even if I stop

Bunga ilusi
Flower of illusion

Di batas mentari
At the horizon

Percayalah garisan ilahi
Believe in God's destiny

Walau ku sendiri
Even if I'm alone

Ku tak terhenti
I won't stop

Writer(s): karaeng r. adjie

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Bertayang ulang
Usai terbayang
Asa pun sirna
T'lah kunantikan
Kerap gentayang
Surut terpasang
Cahaya senja
T'lah ku berkawan
(Apa daya)

Tak ada kata
Tak ada apa

Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Penuhkan lubang
Niscaya karam
Sudah kupeta
Tanpa cenayang
(Apa daya)

Tak ada kata
Tak ada apa

Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan Ilahi
Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan Ilahi
Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti
Setapak mandiri
Tak ada hirau untuk sang hati
Walau ku terhenti
Bunga ilusi
Di batas mentari
Percayalah garisan ilahi
Walau ku sendiri
Ku tak terhenti