Rotor
Rotör Lyrics
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Bisa lihat surat-suratnya?
Wah... nggak bawa, Pak. Anda kami tilang!
Pada tahun 1993. Polisi serasa Izrael
Saat berlaku Uu Luujar. Siapkan ratusan ribu
Langgar peraturan. Alpa surat-surat
Hanya dua pilihan. Jutaan atau penjara
Mungkin rakyat makin disiplin
Tapi si miskin makin melarat. Atau aparat makin korupsi
Mereka kecewa... Mereka protes...
Terhadap undang-undang... Kurang pertimbangan...
Apa yang akan terjadi? Trauma sepanjang jalan
Akan timbul penyakit baru. Bagi rakyat Indonesia
Pluitphobia...!
The lyrics of Rotör's song "Rotor" depict a conversation between a police officer and a civilian, where the police officer asks for the civilian's documents and proceeds to fine them for not having them. The lyrics then delve into the complications and consequences of laws and regulations that leave little room for error or exception. The song touches on how the rich might not feel the weight of such laws as much as the poor, and how such laws could either make the people more disciplined or worsen their lives by increasing corruption. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the possibility of new diseases and more fear among the Indonesian people.
Overall, the song seems to emphasize the fallibility of laws and regulations that are meant to serve people but often end up making their lives more difficult. The lyrics also seem to suggest that people should have a say in creating and implementing laws to ensure that they work for everyone and do not cause more harm than good.
Line by Line Meaning
Selamat siang, Dik. Siang, Pak
Greeting between a citizen and a police officer.
Bisa lihat surat-suratnya?
Asking for identification documents.
Wah… nggak bawa, Pak. Anda kami tilang!
If identification documents are not available, the police officer will issue a ticket.
Pada tahun 1993. Polisi serasa Izrael
The year 1993, when police enforcement was strong and strict.
Saat berlaku Uu Luujar. Siapkan ratusan ribu
When the new traffic law was introduced, many people were unprepared and struggled to comply.
Langgar peraturan. Alpa surat-surat
Breaking the law and not having identification documents.
Hanya dua pilihan. Jutaan atau penjara
The consequences of breaking the law are either a hefty fine or time in jail.
Mungkin buat si kaya tak t’rasa
The wealthy may not feel the consequences of breaking the law.
Mungkin rakyat makin disiplin
The law may encourage citizens to be more disciplined.
Tapi si miskin makin melarat. Atau aparat makin korupsi
However, for the poor, the consequences of breaking the law may lead to poverty, or for the police, it may lead to more corruption.
Mereka kecewa… Mereka protes…
People become disappointed and protest when the law has unintended negative consequences.
Terhadap undang-undang… Kurang pertimbangan…
When the law is flawed, it may not have taken all factors into account.
Apa yang akan terjadi? Trauma sepanjang jalan
The long-lasting psychological effects on citizens when the law is flawed.
Akan timbul penyakit baru. Bagi rakyat Indonesia. Pluitphobia…!
A new illness, named Pluitphobia, may arise due to the negative effects of flawed laws on citizens in Indonesia.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heavymetalmoustache8329
Picked this album up on tape and thought it was amazing !
@wildcatfromhell2522
Powerful sound!
@ChrisJunk
Damn guys, I need more Rotör in my lifee!!!
@keithgordon620
Melody!....What is so often lacking in newer old school sounding bands. As soon as I played the first bars, I could hear it, great guitar too. Shame the lyrics are in Finish, but I can overlook that. These guys can play very well, and can also write a good tune. It is a pity that this album will probably just be lost in space in a few years time.
@ATLAS719711
hail to RotoR \m/
@SkywarpV
I reviewed this album for my site skullbanger.net Cool band but apparently they want to remain unknown. No website or much of a bio. I was told the band members are famous guys from other Finnish bands.
@dankennedys892
хэви энд панку?
@nathanp9449
good stuff. you should put together a NWOTHM Spotify playlist....
@allenellsworth5799
Nathan P I'll do it but one exists already but it is probably missing things. Not sure his many of these albums are on there. My definition of the NWOTHM may be different from yours.
@nathanp9449
I've seen them but are they made by this channel?