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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Scarlett
Sajama Cut Lyrics
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Hope you find someone special
With things to say
And I…, well; I've been stared at twice
How I'd love to stay, commit your eyes for the days
But I'm nobody special
I've got nothing to show you, but love
Lonely broken love
Why did I leave her?
Why can't I find no peace, peace of mind?
I'll take this love, wrap it 'round my neck
I hope to feel better; I sure hope to feel right
A "leave her", paltry sorrowed eyes
And if we don't try, than we'll never know
How it could have been special
Yeah, it could have been nice
But for now we'll stay, stay as friends, that's nice
Yeah, right
Why did I leave her?
Why can't I find no peace, peace of mind?
Why did I leave her?
Why can't I find no peace, peace of mind?
Peace of mind
Peace of mind
The lyrics of Sajama Cut's song Scarlett express the bittersweet feeling of ending a romantic relationship while still holding on to the hope that everything will be alright. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that although they are parting ways, they still wish the best for their former partner and hope they find someone special. Then the chorus comes in and the singer starts questioning their own decision to leave, wondering why they can't find peace of mind. The second verse continues this train of thought, describing how the singer feels like they don't have much to offer but love, and how lonely that can be. The bridge brings a glimmer of hope as the singer holds on to their love and hopes it will make them feel better. The song ends with the singer accepting the reality of the situation and choosing to stay friends.
Overall, the lyrics of Scarlett are a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships, and the struggle to balance love and freedom. The song captures the uncertainty and emotional turmoil of a break-up, while also acknowledging that sometimes parting ways is for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to say; that I'll be okay
I want to assure you that I'll be fine despite feeling heartbroken.
Hope you find someone special
I wish for you to find someone truly remarkable in your life.
With things to say
Someone who has something genuine to express and offer.
And I…, well; I've been stared at twice
It's hard for me to move on because I've been rejected twice before.
How I'd love to stay, commit your eyes for the days
I wish I could look into your eyes for a long time because you are so special to me.
But I'm nobody special
But I don't feel like I'm worth much, especially compared to the person I'm hoping for.
I've got nothing to show you, but love
I don't have much to offer, but my love is genuine and real.
Lonely broken love
My heart is broken and I feel alone in my love.
Yeah, right
This situation seems unlikely and unrealistic.
Why did I leave her?
I regret leaving my past lover.
Why can't I find no peace, peace of mind?
Why can't I feel happy and content with life?
I'll take this love, wrap it 'round my neck
I will keep this love close to my heart and cherish it.
I hope to feel better; I sure hope to feel right
I hope to feel whole and complete again.
A "leave her", paltry sorrowed eyes
I am suffering from the pain of leaving someone I love.
And if we don't try, than we'll never know
If we don't take a chance, we'll never know what could have been between us.
How it could have been special
How amazing our relationship could have been if we were together.
Yeah, it could have been nice
Our love could have been beautiful and fulfilling.
But for now we'll stay, stay as friends, that's nice
For now, we can remain friends and appreciate each other's company.
Peace of mind
I want to have inner peace and happiness.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.