Their self titled debut album Sheila on 7 was ranked #33 by Rolling Stone Indonesia on "The 150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time". The magazine also listed the songs "Dan" (#29) and "Melompat Lebih Tinggi" (#147) on "The 150 Greatest Indonesian Songs of All Time".
Sheila on 7 is the first ever band in Indonesia with their first 3 albums sold more than 1 million copies in Indonesia only, with Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan ranked #8 and Sheila on 7 ranked #13 on the list of Indonesian all time best selling albums. Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan charted at #1 on Hits Albums of the World on Billboard Malaysia. By now, Sheila on 7 has sold estimated more than 8 million copies album in Indonesia.
Seandainya
Sheila on 7 Lyrics
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Seandainya aku bisa aku sanggup dan mampu
Ku yakin inginku kau tau maksudku
Iringi aku sayang
Aku pergi untukmu
Merangkai mimpi lewati waktu
Semua itu jalan kita
Rasa didalam hati, walau diriku jauh
Kuingin kau menunggu, sampai kudatang padamu
Aku pergi untukmu merangkai mimpi lewati waktu
Semua itu jalan kita tuk seterus saling mencinta
Nantikan aku, sambut tubuhku
Usap semua peluhku terus bersama
Selamanya...ooo
The song Seandainya by Sheila On 7 is about a person who is contemplating leaving their significant other. The song starts with the singer expressing their desire to stay with their partner even though they know that they have to leave soon. They wish they could stay and let their partner know the depth of their love for them. However, they decide to leave and pursue their dreams but promise to always keep their love alive.
Throughout the song, it is clear that the singer is still deeply in love with their partner. They ask their partner to wait for them and promise to come back to them someday. The chorus of the song talks about the distance between them but despite this, the singer wants their partner to wait for them and continue to love them. The song ends with a promise that no matter what happens, they will always be together, and their love will last forever.
Overall, the lyrics of Seandainya are emotional and heartfelt. They capture the pain and love that come with long-distance relationships and the hope that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Seandainya kudapat memilih untuk tak pergi dan tetap disini
If I could choose not to leave and stay here
Seandainya aku bisa aku sanggup dan mampu
If I could, I would and I am able
Ku yakin inginku kau tau maksudku
I believe you want to know what I mean
Iringi aku sayang
Accompany me, dear
Aku pergi untukmu
I'm leaving for you
Merangkai mimpi lewati waktu
Weaving dreams through time
Semua itu jalan kita
It's our path
Akan ku jaga, kubina selamanya
I will protect and nurture it forever
Rasa didalam hati, walau diriku jauh
The feeling in my heart, even though I am far
Kuingin kau menunggu, sampai kudatang padamu
I want you to wait for me until I come to you
Nantikan aku, sambut tubuhku
Wait for me, welcome me
Usap semua peluhku terus bersama, selamanya
Wipe away all my sweat, and let's stay together forever
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.