ten2five is an Indonesian band formed in Perth, Australia in 1998. The band… Read Full Bio ↴ten2five is an Indonesian band formed in Perth, Australia in 1998. The band currently consists of vocalist Imel, guitarist Robin, bassist Arief, and drummer Poltak. The band’s songs are mostly written in English and Indonesian.

“ten2five” was taken as the band name because the band members agreed to meet up to do some practice every Saturday between 10 AM until 5 PM. The original lineup consists of Lea, Didit (guitars), Robin, Arief, and Poltak.

Teman
Ten 2 Five Lyrics

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Hu-hu yeah
Ho-wo-oh

Teman adalah hal terbaik yang pernah kumiliki
S'lama hidupku s'lama masaku
Walau tak mungkin selamanya
S'lalu berdekatan s'lalu beriringan

Terhalang jarak dan waktu
Untuk bicara tertawa dan bercanda
Tumpahkan kekesalan
Menangis saat kuputus cinta

Aku mau teman selamanya
Berbagi tangis dan tawa
Tak mau sendiri
Merasa sepi

Teman berikan aku ketenangan
Teman buatku rasakan bahagia
Pertemuan yang lama sudah kutunggu
Bebaskan hati ini dari rasa rindu oh-uwo-uwo-oh

Teman apa pun yang terjadi
Jangan berubah oh berjanjilah

Selalu sempatkan waktu
Untuk bicara tertawa dan bercanda
Tumpahkan kekesalan
Menangis saat kuputus cinta

Aku mau teman selamanya
Berbagi tangis dan tawa
Tak mau sendiri
Merasa sepi

Teman berikan aku ketenangan
Teman buatku rasakan bahagia
Pertemuan yang lama sudah kutunggu
Bebaskan hati ini dari rasa

Ingatkah saat sekolah dulu
Kita semua punya mimpi (kita semua punya mimpi)
Dan lihat semua kini kuharap
Kebersamaan ini tak berakhir

Temanku bahagiaku selamanya (selamanya)
Berbagi tangis dan tawa
Tak mau sendiri
Merasa sepi

Teman berikan aku ketenangan
Teman buatku rasakan bahagia
Pertemuan yang lama sudah kutunggu
Bebaskan hati ini dari rasa rindu
Oh-uwo-uwo-oh
Tak mau sendiri
Dan merasa sepi oh-oh

Teman berikan aku ketenangan (selamanya)
Teman buatku rasakan bahagia (teman selamanya teman selamanya)
Pertemuan yang lama sudah kutunggu (teman selamanya teman selamanya)
Bebaskan hati ini dari rasa rindu (teman selamanya teman selamanya teman selamanya)

Ho (teman selamanya teman selamanya)
Aku mau teman selamanya (teman selamanya teman selamanya)
Oh-uwo (teman selamanya teman selamanya)

Teman selamanya teman selamanya
Teman selamanya teman selamanya wo ha-ha-ha

Overall Meaning

The song "Teman" by Ten 2 Five celebrates the beauty of friendship and how it is essential to one's life. The song describes how having a friend is the greatest thing one could ever have and brings out the emotions felt when in the company of a friend. The first verse outlines the importance of a friend's presence in one's life, whether it be good times or bad, and how having them close to you is what matters. The second verse talks about how being separated by distance and time does not change the bond between friends, and it is up to each person to make time for each other despite the obstacles that come along the way.

In the chorus, the message is crystal clear that the singer wants her friend to be her companion through the ups and downs of her life. The lyrics implore the friend to provide a sense of calm in her life, to be present when she needs someone to lean on, and just to make her feel happy. In the bridge, there is a nostalgic reference to the past, specifically school, where everyone had big dreams, and the promise that the friendship that has been built along the way will last forever. At the end, the song reiterates the importance of lasting friendship, and how it is not just a fleeting moment but an essential part of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Teman adalah hal terbaik yang pernah kumiliki
Friendship is the best thing I have ever had

S'lama hidupku s'lama masaku
Throughout my life, throughout my journey

Walau tak mungkin selamanya
Even though it's impossible forever

S'lalu berdekatan s'lalu beriringan
Always close, always together

Terhalang jarak dan waktu
Obstructed by distance and time

Untuk bicara tertawa dan bercanda
To talk, laugh, and joke

Tumpahkan kekesalan
Vent frustration

Menangis saat kuputus cinta
Cry after a breakup

Aku mau teman selamanya
I want a friend forever

Berbagi tangis dan tawa
Share tears and laughter

Tak mau sendiri
Don't want to be alone