The name "Superman Is Dead" was derived from Stone Temple Pilots's "Silvergun Superman". The name was modified to "Superman Is Dead" because they liked the idea that there's no such thing as a perfect, invincible person out there.
Originally stumbled together in 1995, drawn by their common love of Green Day and NOFX, their influences soon extended to the punk 'n roll genre a la Supersuckers, Living End, and Social Distortion.
SID produced their first three albums independently, with fabulous, small scale indie labels "Case 15" (1997), "Superman is Dead" (1999), "Bad Bad Bad" EP (2002). In March 2003 they finally signed with Sony Music Indonesia and released their first album under that label, "Kuta Rock City". Their second album "The Hangover Decade" was released in December 2004. Their Third album "Black Market Love" was released in March 2006. Their latest album "Angels And The Outsider" was released in February 2009.
Official site: www.supermanisdead.net
Cerita Semalam
Superman Is Dead Lyrics
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Lelah habiskan malam, kencani bintang, yang tak pernah sepi
Dan radio, kau bernyanyi, indahnya dunia ini
Rutinitasku memanggil
Lewati bosannya hari!
Sudah jam 7 malam, saat yang tepat, pesta kan kumulai
Liar dan penuh dengan pikiran kotor yang tak terkendali
Alkohol pun memanggil
Kini ku tak perlu teman!
Kesenangan malam ini, hanya tuk sembuhkan diri
Yang terluka oleh dunia yang teramat palsu
Kemanapun kumelihat, ada jiwa yang tersesat
Mawar merah yang terinjak, t'lah membakarku!
Lipstik dan luka ini, membekas liar hiasi tubuh yang
Juga wanita cantik ber-make up tebal, kukecup bibirnya
Kumenangis dan tertawa, apa yang telah kulakukan
Bicara tentang cinta, oh haruskah?
Kadang ku mencoba, tegar menghadapi...
Bodohnya dunia, masyarakat kita...
Dan semuanya gila!
The lyrics of the song Cerita Semalam by Superman Is Dead convey a sense of boredom and apathy towards the world. The singer wakes up feeling uninterested in the day ahead, having spent the previous night chasing the stars and singing along to the radio. The routine of daily life seems dull and unappealing. However, come evening, the singer decides to start a wild party filled with alcohol and unbridled thoughts. The lyrics suggest that the evening's debauchery is a way to cope with the pain and hurt inflicted by a fake and cruel world. The singer laments the lost and confused souls he sees around him, symbolized by the trampled red roses, while also indulging in physical pleasure with women whose beauty is masked by heavy makeup. The lyrics end with a bitter observation that the world and society are insane, and the main character is struggling to deal with it.
The lyrics of Cerita Semalam touch upon themes of escapism, disillusionment, and hedonism. The song's lyrics state that the singer is using hedonistic encounters to forget his problems and drown out his pain. Some of the other themes include lost innocence, individual freedom, and rebellion against social norms. The song is sung in Indonesian language, adding to its originality and appeal. The word "Semalam" translated into English means "last night" or "yesterday night". The unique composure of the song is a mix of punk rock and pop-ballad, making it distinct among other songs from the genre. The song became a hit upon its release in 1999 in Indonesia, making it one of the most popular songs by the band.
Line by Line Meaning
Bangun di siang hari, merasa bosan dan tak peduli
I wake up in the morning, feeling bored and indifferent
Lelah habiskan malam, kencani bintang, yang tak pernah sepi
I spend my nights exhausted, dating the stars that never sleep
Dan radio, kau bernyanyi, indahnya dunia ini
The radio sings about the beauty of the world
Rutinitasku memanggil
My routine calls me
Lewati bosannya hari!
Let's pass this boring day!
Sudah jam 7 malam, saat yang tepat, pesta kan kumulai
It's already 7 pm, the perfect time to start a party
Liar dan penuh dengan pikiran kotor yang tak terkendali
Wild and full of uncontrolled dirty thoughts
Alkohol pun memanggil
Alcohol is calling me
Kini ku tak perlu teman!
Now, I don't need friends!
Kesenangan malam ini, hanya tuk sembuhkan diri
Tonight's pleasure is only to heal myself
Yang terluka oleh dunia yang teramat palsu
Wounded by the overly fake world
Kemanapun kumelihat, ada jiwa yang tersesat
Wherever I look, there are lost souls
Mawar merah yang terinjak, t'lah membakarku!
The red roses that are trampled have burned me!
Lipstik dan luka ini, membekas liar hiasi tubuh yang
This lipstick and wounds are marking my wild body
Juga wanita cantik ber-make up tebal, kukecup bibirnya
And also, the beautiful heavily made-up ladies, I kiss their lips
Kumenangis dan tertawa, apa yang telah kulakukan
I cry and laugh, what have I done?
Bicara tentang cinta, oh haruskah?
Talking about love, oh, should we?
Kadang ku mencoba, tegar menghadapi...
Sometimes, I try to face it with courage...
Bodohnya dunia, masyarakat kita...
How stupid is the world, our society...
Dan semuanya gila!
And everything is crazy!
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