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/
Rangkum
Polka Wars Lyrics
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Menatap cah'ya
Di dalam bahaya terjamah
Bersila diam
Menuju terang
Deras bulir meresapi lara
Malam musim semi
Raja alam rasa
Kata rangkumkan udara
Ratusan debu bisu
Di ruang raga
'Pabila kubertanya rahasia
Malam musim semi
Raja alam rasa
Berakhir di sana
Kata rangkumkan udara
Dalam lirih perih
Berganti harapan
Berakhir di salam
Kata rangkumkan udara
Malam musim semi
Raja alam rasa
Berakhir di sana
Kata rangkumkan udara
Dalam lirih perih
Berganti harapan
Berakhir di salam
Kata rangkumkan udara
The lyrics of Polka Wars's song "Rangkum" are quite abstract and metaphorical, which makes their meaning not very clear. However, the song seems to talk about a journey towards enlightenment and self-discovery. The first few lines suggest that the singer has reached a dangerous moment in their life, but they find comfort in the light and stillness. Then, the lyrics mention a spring night and a feeling of royalty, which could symbolize a moment of clarity or epiphany.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Kata rangkumkan udara" (which translates to "words sum up the air"), suggesting that the singer is trying to make sense of their surroundings but struggling to put it into words. The second verse mentions some "silent dust" in a body, which could be interpreted as inner turmoil that the singer is trying to understand. Throughout the song, there is a sense of pain and hope intertwined, as the singer transitions from a state of suffering into finding peace and concluding with "salam," or peace.
Overall, the song seems to be about the journey towards finding inner peace and clarity, even in difficult and dangerous times. It stresses the importance of introspection and trying to understand oneself, even if it's hard to put it into words.
Line by Line Meaning
Tersingkap bila
Revealed when
Menatap cah'ya
Gazing at the light
Di dalam bahaya terjamah
Touched by danger
Bersila diam
Silently sitting
Menuju terang
Heading towards the light
Deras bulir meresapi lara
Torrential drops soaking sorrows
Malam musim semi
Spring night
Raja alam rasa
King of the senses
Berakhir di sana
Ends there
Kata rangkumkan udara
Words sum up the air
Ratusan debu bisu
Hundreds of silent dust
Di ruang raga
In the physical space
'Pabila kubertanya rahasia
When I ask the secret
Dalam lirih perih
In a whisper of pain
Berganti harapan
Replacing hope
Berakhir di salam
Ends in peace
Kata rangkumkan udara
Words sum up the air
Malam musim semi
Spring night
Raja alam rasa
King of the senses
Berakhir di sana
Ends there
Kata rangkumkan udara
Words sum up the air
Dalam lirih perih
In a whisper of pain
Berganti harapan
Replacing hope
Berakhir di salam
Ends in peace
Kata rangkumkan udara
Words sum up the air
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Muhammad Iqbal Hanifah
Kuucap syukur sembari menjiwai, ini salah satu yang terbaek dari Polka Wars sukses selalu :")
Fajar Nugraha
Cara khotbah yang pas di hati dan cara mengingat mati paling puitis , salam hormat polka wars 🙏
Tangguh P.H
Polka Wars merilis kembali single religi berjudul 'Rangkum' edisi menjelang ramadhan, ciamik!
Rizky Zakaria
Tangguh P.H mas nya jg ciamik nih
yhfie
udah lama btw
Eisle
So glad i can found this rare gem 💎💎
Giffari Muhammad
Tunjukilah kami jalan yang lurus, yaitu Jalan orang-orang yang telah Engkau beri nikmat kepada mereka,bukan jalan mereka yang dimurkai dan bukan jalan orang-orang yang sesat.
arifan sapto
Njirr. Gw dengerin dari awal bulan Ramadhan sampe hari raya gini masih merinding aja gini.
Melati A. Lestari
Semoga segera rilis lagu-lagu dengan lirik bahasa indonesia kayak begini kak :'D aminn
Polka Wars
Melati A. Lestari dari dulu dah ada cuma belum momentumnya ajah sis