Sheila on 7 is a pop rock band from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They have change… Read Full Bio ↴Sheila on 7 is a pop rock band from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They have changed their lineup several times since their formation on 6 May 1996. Their first lineup consisted of Akhdiyat Duta Modjo (also known as Duta, vocals), Saktia "Sakti" Ari Seno (guitar), Eross Candra (guitar), Adam Muhammad Subarkah (bass) and Anton Widiastanto (drums). Anton left in 2004 while Sakti left in 2006, leaving their current lineup as it is but with Brian Kresna Putro replacing Anton in the drums.

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.

Trimakasih Bijaksana
Sheila on 7 Lyrics

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Percaya apapun yang akan terjadi nanti
Kau tetap pesona rahasia di lagu ini
Tak peduli berapakah berat badanmu nanti
kau tetap yang termuach dihati

Kuakui ku tak hanya hinggap di satu hati
Kutakuti ku terlalu liar tuk dimiliki
Walau begitu semua hanya persinggahan egoku

Sikapmu tlah merobohkan aku

Dan waktupun terus berlari
Dan akupun smakin mengerti
Apa yang akan ku hadapi
Apa yang akan aku cari

Aku tuliskan lagu sederhana
Untuk dirimu yang sangat bijaksana
Memahamiku dan mencintaiku
Apa adanya
Apa adanya

Dan waktupun terus berlari
Dan akupun smakin mengerti
Apa yang akan ku hadapi
Apa yang akan aku cari
Aku tuliskan lagu sederhana
Untuk dirimu yang sangat bijaksana
Memahamiku dan mencintaiku
Apa adanya
Aku goreskan lirik sederhana untuk
Dirimu yang sungguh mempesona
Memahamiku dan mencintaiku

Apa adanya
Apa adanya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sheila on 7's Trimakasih Bijaksana express gratitude towards someone who is wise and understanding. The lyrics acknowledge the unpredictable nature of the future and how the person addressed in the song remains a mystery and fascination. Weight and physical appearance are regarded as trivial and the person remains cherished in the singer's heart. Although the singer confesses to not being able to commit to one person, the addressee's presence in their life has dismantled their ego.

The lyrics go on to talk about the fast pace of time and how the singer is beginning to understand what they will face and what they are looking for in the future. The song ends with the singer thanking this wise and understanding person by writing a simple song for them. The person's ability to understand and love them for who they truly are is something that they value and cherish.

Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards someone who has been there for the singer through difficult times. It acknowledges the importance of wisdom, understanding, and love, and the impact it can have on someone's life. The lyrics also touch on the fragility of the human ego and how someone's presence can help to break down those walls.

Line by Line Meaning

Percaya apapun yang akan terjadi nanti
I believe that whatever happens in the future,

Kau tetap pesona rahasia di lagu ini
you will remain as the mysterious charm in this song,

Tak peduli berapakah berat badanmu nanti
It doesn't matter how much you weigh in the future,

kau tetap yang termuach dihati
you will always be the most beautiful in my heart.

Kuakui ku tak hanya hinggap di satu hati
I admit that I have not only settled on one heart,

Kutakuti ku terlalu liar tuk dimiliki
I am afraid that I am too wild to be owned,

Walau begitu semua hanya persinggahan egoku
Even so, everything is just a temporary stop in my ego,

Sikapmu tlah merobohkan aku
Your attitude has brought me down.

Dan waktupun terus berlari
And time continues to run,

Dan akupun smakin mengerti
And I am increasingly understanding,

Apa yang akan ku hadapi
What I will face,