Samsons are well known for their Epic Orchestral musical arrangements and for their hit singles, such as "Naluri Lelaki", "Kenangan Terindah", "Bukan Diriku", "Akhir Rasa Ini", "Di Penghujung Muda", "Luluh", "Kisah Tak Sempurna", "Hey Gadis", "Seandainya", "Tak Bisa Memiliki", "Hening", "Tak Ada Tempat Seperti Surga", and "Masih (Mencintainya)". The first album titled "Naluri Lelaki", released in 2006, was a major success for their debut in music industry. It hits multi platinum award for the record sales. They also won awards in Anugrah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards) for some categories such as best new comer, best group/duo, best song (Kenangan Terindah), best album (Naluri Lelaki), and RBT (Ring Back Tone) award.
The second album "Penantian Hidup" released in 2007, produced in three countries (Indonesia, Australia, and United States). And the third self titled album "SAMSONS", released in 2009, was recorded using the analog system.
Their latest album titled "Perihal Besar", released in 2013, featured the mind-blowing hit ballad "Di Ujung Jalan". This album also a debut for the new frontman, Ariadinata, who joined Samsons in 2012 after the first vocalist, Bams, decided to split from the band in the late 2010.
Atlantis
SAMSONS Lyrics
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Pelataran surgawi meluruhkan norma
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
Sinergi cakrawala terendap di benakku
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
The lyrics of "Atlantis" by SAMSONS speak of an otherworldly place called Atlantis that captivates the singer's imagination. The first verse describes how the eastern horizon's harmony and beauty touches the singer's heart and how the celestial courtyard of Atlantis defies societal norms. The "imaji lentera timur" or eastern lantern's image pierces through time and space, making way for a new melody that is out of this world. The humble expanse of Atlantis' scenery unravels the veil of this world, revealing a world that is naked before the eyes.
In the second verse, the singer talks of how the "sinergi cakrawala" or horizon's synergy wades deep into his consciousness and guides the unfolding of events. The singer encourages that this synergy continues to tell the tale of Atlantis. The last two lines repeat the first verse, describing how the "imaji lentera timur" reveals a never-before-seen world in a mystical place that they could see with their naked eyes.
Overall, the song describes the mythical land of Atlantis and how the singer's mind is captivated by this place that is beyond the worldly norms, and how they find a new melody in its scenery.
Line by Line Meaning
Harmoni ufuk timur menyentuh sanubari
The harmony of the eastern horizon touches the soul
Pelataran surgawi meluruhkan norma
The heavenly courtyard breaks down norms
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
The image of the eastern lantern penetrates the dimensions of time
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Tearing apart worldly habits
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
The humble expanse draws a veil over the world
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
Exposed to the sight
Sinergi cakrawala terendap di benakku
Synergy of the horizon settles in my mind
Menuntun peristiwa melanjutkan cerita
Guiding events to continue the story
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
The image of the eastern lantern penetrates the dimensions of time
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Tearing apart worldly habits
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
The humble expanse draws a veil over the world
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
Exposed to the sight
Imaji lentera timur menembus dimensi masa
The image of the eastern lantern penetrates the dimensions of time
Meretaskan langgam duniawi
Tearing apart worldly habits
Hamparan nan bersahaja menorehkan tabir dunia
The humble expanse draws a veil over the world
Terpapar di pelupuk mata
Exposed to the sight
Writer(s): Erik Partogi, Irfan Aulia Irsal
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.