Sajama Cut is Marcel Thee (vocals, guitars, various instruments), Dion Panlima Reza (guitars, vocals, percussion, synths), Randy Apriza Akbar (bass, vocals), and Hans Citra Patria (percussion, synths). They formed in 2001. In March 2011, Sajama Cut announced that Andreas Humala (keyboards, synths, samplers, vocals) had left the band due to personal reasons.
Sajama Cut have released four albums, along with numerous compilations, most notably the JKT:SKRG (Jakarta Now!) compilation, and had a major radio hit when their single "Less Afraid" appeared on the major motion picture Janji Joni , in which the song, in a rare occurrence; could be heard almost in its entirety two times during the movie.
Videos for the singles Fallen Japanese and Alibi are also staples in both local TV channels in South-East Asia, and commercial channels, such as MTV, O-Channel, and STV.
Sajama Cut released their first indie album Apologia (2002) to praise from the indie community and media in Indonesia. Earning a 90% raiting in the influential Indonesian independent magazine Deathrockstar. The album also received critical praise from youth magazines such as Ripple, and Hai. This album was mostly done only by Thee and a drummer, making it more of a solo-oriented album than a complete band product.
The band released their second album, the semi-concept LP The Osaka Journals in 2005, with distribution help from the major label Universal Music Indonesia. With their name now more widely known amongst the music community, the band released 2 singles (and 2 videos) for "Fallen Japanese", "and Alibi".
The album The Osaka Journals received an even larger critical acclaim in the media, including MTV Trax Magazine, Rolling Stone Indonesia, and eventually making it as “One of the best (local and international) albums of the 2000 decade” in a list by The Jakarta Globe in 2009
In 2006, Sajama Cut also contributed 4 songs to another motion picture "Foto, Kotak, Jendela".
In June 2008, L’Internationale; a remix album collecting songs from The Osaka Journals with remixes from international producers was released. Those involved, includes producers/musicians/video directors from Japan, America, Britain, Indonesia, Norway, Italy, Scotland, Portugal, Germany, Venezuela, Hong Kong, etc.
The first single was a remix of Nemesis/Murder from the international 8-bit artist YMCK, from Tokyo, Japan. Three videos by international directors, including Raquel Meyers from Madrid, Hikori Kisogi from Tokyo, and David Horvitz (who documents Brooklyn art-rockers Xiu Xiu) will also be included in the CD.
Sajama Cut's third album "Manimal" was released in 2010. After releasing the critically acclaimed album Manimal five years ago, Sajama Cut returns with Hobgoblin, their new album of 11 songs which re-establishes their place as one of the country's most artistically ambitious bands.
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06. The Hong Kong Cinema
Sajama Cut Lyrics
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For the sun is in your eyes
Watching a ghost
Ever smile if only for a while
Yes the sun is in your eyes
Watching a ghost
Why can't we ride a different trip
Why can't we ride a different trip
I can't believe you've got everything you need
But the songs that you're singing
Are crying in need
You've got everything you want
But the songs that you're singing
Are crying in need
Sleep just quiet prose
For the sun is in your eyes
Cache for the ghost
Gather spies run cold feet
Russian choir
Yeah the sun says bitter rye
Watching your goal
Why can't we write a different trick
Anytime son
Why can't we write be a different trick
I can't believe you've got everything you need
But the songs that you're singing
Are crying in need
You've got everything you want
But the toasts that you're giving
Are prying in heat
Prying in heat
The lyrics of Sajama Cut's song "The Hong Kong Cinema" evoke a sense of melancholy and longing. The opening lines, "Please rest white rose, for the sun is in your eyes," suggest a plea for tranquility amidst overwhelming emotions. The image of watching a ghost and the repetition of the phrase "yes the sun is in your eyes" further emphasize a haunting and introspective mood.
The lyrics then move into a contemplation of personal desires and the search for a different path or experience. The lines "Why can't we ride a different trip, anytime son" express a yearning for change and a sense of frustration with current circumstances. This longing becomes more pronounced in the following verse, as the singer regrets not having the songs they sing reflect their inner emotions. They feel a disparity between having everything they need and want materially, but lacking the means to express their true feelings.
The second half of the song continues this theme, with the lines "Sleep just quiet prose, for the sun is in your eyes, cache for the ghost, gather spies run cold feet." Here, there is a suggestion of hiding or suppressing emotions, as if the singer is afraid of exposing their vulnerability. The mention of a Russian choir adds a mystical and enigmatic element. The closing lines, "Yeah the sun says bitter rye, watching your goal," imply a bitter realization or acceptance of their current situation and the accompanying frustrations.
Overall, "The Hong Kong Cinema" by Sajama Cut delves into themes of longing, introspection, and the conflict between external appearance and inner emotions. It paints a picture of someone yearning for change and the ability to express themselves more authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Please rest white rose
Take a moment to relax and find peace
For the sun is in your eyes
Because the brightness of success is blinding you
Watching a ghost
Observing a faded memory or lost opportunity
Ever smile if only for a while
Find joy in fleeting moments, even if temporary
Yes the sun is in your eyes
Indeed, the dazzle of success hinders your vision
Why can't we ride a different trip
Why can't we embark on a unique journey?
Anytime son
At any given moment, my child
I can't believe you've got everything you need
It's hard to fathom that you possess all that you require
But the songs that you're singing
Yet, the melodies you express
Are crying in need
Are desperately yearning for something
You've got everything you want
You've attained all your desires
But the songs that you're singing
Yet, the tunes you share
Are crying in need
Are desperately longing for more
Sleep just quiet prose
Slumber peacefully, in tranquility
For the sun is in your eyes
Because the brilliance of success blinds you
Cache for the ghost
Conceal memories of the past
Gather spies run cold feet
Collect informants who are hesitant
Russian choir
Harmonious voices reminiscent of Russia
Yeah the sun says bitter rye
Indeed, the sun speaks of a harsh reality
Watching your goal
Observing your aspirations
Why can't we write a different trick
Why can't we create an alternative strategy?
Anytime son
At any given moment, my child
I can't believe you've got everything you need
It's hard to believe you possess all the necessities
But the songs that you're singing
Yet, the tunes you perform
Are crying in need
Are pleading for something more
You've got everything you want
You've obtained all your desires
But the toasts that you're giving
Yet, the celebrations you partake in
Are prying in heat
Are prying, seeking deeper meaning
Prying in heat
Delving into emotions, desires, and passions
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