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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History of Witches
Sajama Cut Lyrics
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It's like the history of now
And the history of falling
It's like a symmetry somehow
And I know you might be falling
Across the river to a crowd
And I know they might be yelling
Cause you'll climb up again
You'll climb up again
In Sajama Cut's song "History of Witches," the lyrics explore the concept of history and its connection to the present. The mention of witches symbolizes the complexity and enigmatic nature of history itself. The first line, "Oh the history of witches, it's like the history of now," suggests that just as witches have a rich, mysterious history, the present moment is also filled with unexplained events and unanswered questions. The use of "now" emphasizes the ongoing nature of history, where each moment adds to the tapestry of human experiences.
The following lines, "And the history of falling, it's like a symmetry somehow," delve into the concept of falling, which could be interpreted metaphorically as failures or disappointments. In history, there is a recurring pattern of rise and fall, where civilizations, ideas, and individuals experience both success and downfall. The mention of symmetry implies that this ebb and flow of events is balanced and interconnected in some way, perhaps suggesting that history has a cyclical nature.
The second verse shifts to a more personal perspective, suggesting that the singer or the listener is experiencing a fall or facing challenges. However, there is a sense of resilience and determination portrayed in the lines, "Cause you'll climb up again, you'll climb up again." This signifies a belief in the ability to overcome obstacles and rise above adversity, mirroring the historical pattern of rising after falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the history of witches
Oh the long-standing tale of witches
It's like the history of now
It resembles the current history
And the history of falling
Also, the narrative of descending
It's like a symmetry somehow
It exhibits a peculiar harmony in some way
And I know you might be falling
And I understand you could be descending
Across the river to a crowd
Crossing the river towards a gathering of people
And I know they might be yelling
And I know they may be shouting
But you'll drift out anyhow
Nevertheless, you will float away
Cause you'll climb up again
Because you will ascend once more
You'll climb up again
You will ascend again
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