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/
Mapan
Polka Wars Lyrics
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Terikat tak senyawa
Serikat sirna asa
Oh hampa ah ah ah
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang pangan papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Berdansa tanpa rima
Terpikat nanar gula
Akrobat ilogika
Ah oh hampa ah ah ah
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Oh hampa ah ah ah
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang pangan papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang pangan papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang pangan papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang pangan papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
Ber-asa mapan
Bahagia korban
Bermimpi kapan
The song "Mapan" by Polka Wars seems to be exploring the theme of dissatisfaction and emptiness despite having material possessions and stability. The first verse suggests that while people may be bound together, they may not share the same values or desires. The second verse continues this idea, with the singer questioning what is missing, and feeling unfulfilled despite laughter and apparently happy moments. The chorus repeats the phrase "ber-asa mapan," which translates to feeling secure or stable, and appears to suggest that this feeling is something to strive for, with the additional mention of having basic needs like food and shelter met. However, the use of the word "korban" (sacrifice) in relation to happiness may indicate that there is a cost to achieving stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Bersama tak senada
We are not of the same mind
Terikat tak senyawa
We are tied, but not in harmony
Serikat sirna asa
Our unity has broken our hopes
Oh hampa ah ah ah
Oh, emptiness
Bertanya ada apa
Asking what's wrong
Tertawa tak bahagia
Laughing, but not happy
Bertanya apa ada
Asking if there's something there
Oh hampa ah ah ah
Oh, emptiness
Ber-asa mapan
Feeling secure
Demi sandang pangan papan
For the sake of survival
Bahagia korban
Happiness as a sacrifice
Demi gaya hidup aman
For a peaceful way of life
Berdansa tanpa rima
Dancing without a beat
Terpikat nanar gula
Spellbound by the sweetness
Akrobat ilogika
An illogical acrobat
Ah oh hampa ah ah ah
Ah, oh, emptiness
Bermimpi kapan
Dreaming of when
Tersiksa konstan
Constantly tormented
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
Emptiness of the soul for the sake of security
Ber-asa mapan
Feeling secure
Bahagia korban
Happiness as a sacrifice
Bermimpi kapan
Dreaming of when
Demi sandang pangan papan
For the sake of survival
Tersiksa konstan
Constantly tormented
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
Emptiness of the soul for the sake of security
Ber-asa mapan
Feeling secure
Bahagia korban
Happiness as a sacrifice
Bermimpi kapan
Dreaming of when
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Renjana Lewanstapinda
Bersama, tak senada
Terikat, tak senyawa
Serikat sirna asa
Oh hampa
[Pre-Chorus]
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Oh hampa
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
[Verse 2]
Berdansa, tanpa rima
Terpikat, nanar gula
Akrobat ilogika
Oh hampa
[Pre-Chorus]
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Oh hampa
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
[Outro]
Ber-asa mapan
Bahagia korban
Bermimpi kapan
Aushaf
setelah belakangan polka wars rilis lagu-lagu bahasa indonesia, saya semakin kagum. saya suka sekali dengan liriknya, diksinya luar biasa cerdik dan tata bahasanya bagus.
kalau dulu lirik di lagu-lagu awalnya yang berbahasa inggris, vocabulary-nya memang kompleks dan indah tapi grammar-nya masih ada beberapa yang keliru di sana-sini. sayang saja rasanya karena ada kesalahan minor lalu musiknya jadi kurang afdal.
semoga nantinya makin banyak bikin lagu bahasa indonesia biar menginternasionalkan yang lokal, hehe.
sukses terus polka wars semoga karya-karyanya semakin menginspirasi.
Wahid FM
@Jorlan Rose gaada ciptaan lafa pratomo ya
Polka Wars
Aushaf Widisto thxbro
Renjana Lewanstapinda
Bersama, tak senada
Terikat, tak senyawa
Serikat sirna asa
Oh hampa
[Pre-Chorus]
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Oh hampa
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
[Verse 2]
Berdansa, tanpa rima
Terpikat, nanar gula
Akrobat ilogika
Oh hampa
[Pre-Chorus]
Bertanya ada apa
Tertawa tak bahagia
Bertanya apa ada
Oh hampa
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Ber-asa mapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Bahagia korban
Demi gaya hidup aman
Bermimpi kapan
Demi sandang, pangan, papan
Tersiksa konstan
Jiwa hampa sebab cari aman
[Outro]
Ber-asa mapan
Bahagia korban
Bermimpi kapan
Raka Siwi
Akhirnya saya bisa ikut nyanyiin lagunya Polka Wars
Bang Irul
Polka wars emang berkiblat dari efek rumah kaca, penuh metafora lirik nya. Pake kecap dikit biar manis gurih di telinga
bay priawan
Lagu religi yang berisi keresahan keresahan manusia after twenty y/o, genius!!!
fahmi irfan
Lagu nemenin pulang lembur kerja.. Jadi inget tagihan2..
Liriknya sungguh biadapp! Pengen nyium tronton rasanya
Well written lyrics polka wars. Semoga bahagia
Satrio Hutomo
Lagu ini ada dalam soundtrack film Dreadout, dan saya bangga mendengarnya :)
fahmi irfan
Lagu nemenin pulang lembur kerja.. Jadi inget tagihan2..
Liriknya sungguh biadapp! Pengen nyium tronton rasanya
Well written lyrics polka wars. Semoga bahagia