and considered as one of the greatest Indonesian musician of all time
He was known as his stage name Oma Irama before he made a pilgrimage to Mecca and became a haji. He later took the name Rhoma Irama, which is an abbreviation of "Raden Haji Oma Irama"
His career began in the late 1960s when he recorded solo records and with the group Orkes Melayu Purnama. He sang duets on several record LPs with Indonesian female vocal stars such as Inneke Kusumawati, Ellya Khadam, Lily Junaedhy, Vivi Sumanti, and the later to be crowned 'Queen of Dangdut', Elvy Sukaesih. Once Oma broke from recording with the Purnama Group, he eventually formed Orkes Melayu Soneta, the first so-called Dangdut group. In fact, Oma established the term "Dangdut" with a song by that name from the early 70's. He wrote the classics "Kareta Malam" and "Kuda Lumping" which were sung by Elvy Sukaesih. Once Soneta was established in the early 70's, Oma changed his name to Rhoma and went on a decade long run of successful hit records and films, all of which starred Rhoma playing himself while performing all of his hits.
His 1974 album, Begadang, ranked #11 on Rolling Stone Indonesia's "150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time" list. Furthermore, the main single "Begadang" reached at number 24 on the magazine's "150 Greatest Indonesian Songs of All Time" list.
Penasaran
Rhoma Irama Lyrics
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Oh, gadis manis yang menjadi rebutan
Sungguh mati aku jadi penasaran
Sampai mati pun yang akan kuperjuangkan
Memang dia yang paling manis di antara gadis yang manis
Aku pun tak merasa heran kalau dia jadi rebutan
Sampai mati pun yang akan ′ku perjuangkan
Semua orang gila padanya
Semua orang berlomba-lomba
Untuk mendapat kasih sayangnya
Bermacam-macam cara pun dilakukan
Tidak ubahnya seperti perlombaan
Kalau aku belum bisa mendapatkan
Oh, gadis manis yang menjadi rebutan
Sungguh mati aku jadi penasaran
Sampai mati pun yang akan kuperjuangkan
Memang dia yang paling manis di antara gadis yang manis
Aku pun tak merasa heran kalau dia jadi rebutan
Sungguh mati aku jadi penasaran
Sampai mati pun yang akan kuperjuangkan
The lyrics to Rhoma Irama's song Penasaran describe an intense longing for a beautiful girl who is the object of everyone's desire. The singer expresses how he is willing to fight for her even if it means risking his life. He acknowledges that the girl is so stunning that it comes as no surprise that everyone is vying for her attention.
He goes on to describe how all the people around him are going crazy for her and are trying different ways to win her affection, as if it were a competition. The singer is frustrated because he has not yet been able to win her over and this uncertainty is driving him crazy.
The song is a reflection of a common experience among young people who may feel intense passion for someone but cannot be sure if their feelings are reciprocated. The lyrics speak to the human desire for love, acceptance, and belonging, a theme that has been explored in music throughout the ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Kalau belum bisa aku mendapatkan
If I can't get her yet
Oh, gadis manis yang menjadi rebutan
Oh, the sweet girl who is everyone's competition
Sungguh mati aku jadi penasaran
I am really curious and can't stand it
Sampai mati pun yang akan kuperjuangkan
I will fight for her even until death
Semua orang gila padanya
Everyone is crazy about her
Semua orang berlomba-lomba
Everyone is scrambling
Untuk mendapat kasih sayangnya
To win her love
Bermacam-macam cara pun dilakukan
Various ways are tried
Tidak ubahnya seperti perlombaan
It's like a competition
Memang dia yang paling manis di antara gadis yang manis
Indeed, she is the sweetest among sweet girls
Aku pun tak merasa heran kalau dia jadi rebutan
I am not surprised that she is everyone's competition
Sungguh mati aku jadi penasaran
I am really curious and can't stand it
Sampai mati pun yang akan kuperjuangkan
I will fight for her even until death
Writer(s): Rhoma Irama
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kirana Khalid
Idolaku
Mashaa allah
Semoga Allan subhanahu wata ala selalu memberikan kesehatan dan umur panjanng untuk bp haji rhoma irama dan keluarganya dan selalu ada dalam lindungan mu ya allah
Aamiin
Selalu di hatiku
Bapa haji rhoma irama
Dan ingin sekali bertemu kenyatan
Cuma bisa ketemu didalam mimpi berkali kali subhanallah
DEDY VANHALEN
Suaranya Om Haji masih stabil..konsisten..merdu banget🙏😎👏👍
Kirana Khalid
Idolaku
Mashaa allah
Semoga Allan subhanahu wata ala selalu memberikan kesehatan dan umur panjanng untuk bp haji rhoma irama dan keluarganya dan selalu ada dalam lindungan mu ya allah
Aamiin
Selalu di hatiku
Bapa haji rhoma irama
Dan ingin sekali bertemu kenyatan
Cuma bisa ketemu didalam mimpi berkali kali subhanallah
DhimaZ Surya
Semoga pa hj rhoma selalu sehat dan panjang umur,selalu dalam lindungan ALLAH swt,dijauhkan dr segala fitnah,sukses terus bersaa sonetanya...
Aamiin yaa robb
uni yustika
Assalam mualaikum wr wb... mantap sekali lagu penasaran nya pak hji... sehat selalu... aminnn 👍🤲🤲😘😘
Al Anwar Tv
Gagah banget walaupun umur sudah tidak muda lagi.
Sehat selalu pak haji dan panjang umur soneta group semoga langgeng
Ujang Sodikin
Alhamduliilah lagu2 pak haji syiar untuk mempertebal keimanan semoga pak Rhoma dilindungi ALLOH SWT di kasih kesrhatan dan panjang umur amiin
Suproni Ucup
Dari vidio tsb nyang nonton banyak New Generasi yg nyimak n nikmatin lagu nye Bang Haji, emang Legend banget
Putu Sudiastrawan
Keren penampilan idolaku..
Sukarman Selopuro
Tetap keren dan beken....usia bukan halangan tetap exis walau diusia senja...salut dan bravo tuk p haji dan Soneta group
Aldi Zidan
Aril kira kira usia 75 maaih nyanyi gk dn karismanya masih apa gak y hehehehe