Lagu-lagunya yang banyak di gemari oleh masyarakat di era 1970an. Kepiawaiannya bernyanyi turun kepada ke tiga anaknya Inu, Mhala, dan Tantra yang membentuk group bandnya bernama Numata.
Di Tahun 1960an Tetty Kadi merekam dengan Phillip Comp dengan lagu "Sepanjang Jalan Kenangan" karangan sepupunya A.Riyanto. Rekaman pertamanya beredar 1966 dengan iringan band Zaenal Combo menyanyikan 8 lagu karya sepupunya Pulau Seribu, Bunga Mawar, Ayah dan Ibu, Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang, Teringat Selalu, Si Kura-Kura, dan Alam Desa.
Rekaman kedua pada tahun 1967 dua lagu paling popular "Pulau seribu" dan "Teringat Selalu" dikeluarkan dari perusahaan rekaman Remaco di edarkan di Malaysia dan Singapura di bawah label Bintang dan Melody. Di samping itu, Tetty Kadi juga terkenal dengan lagu "Mimpi Sedih".
Anggrek Bulan Berbunga
Tetty Kadi Lyrics
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Matahari mulai berseri-seri
Oh indahnya
Hampir hatiku tak percaya
Anggrek bulan mulai berbunga segar
Oh indahnya
Memenuhi janji yang sangat kunanti-nanti
Kulihat bayang-bayanganmu
Diiring suara berkicau burung
Oh bahagia
La-la-la-la...
Saatnya kekasihku kembali
Memenuhi janji yang sangat kunanti nanti
Kulihat bayang-bayanganmu
Diiring suara berkicau burung
Oh bahagia
Oh bahagia
The lyrics of Tetty Kadi's song Anggrek Bulan Berbunga describe the beauty of the morning sun as it rises and shines brightly. The singer expresses her disbelief at the magnificent sight of the blooming moon orchid, which represents the return of her beloved. The mention of the chirping birds in the background highlights the joyous moment.
The singer eagerly anticipates the fulfillment of the promise made by her lover, as she sees his shadow in the distance and hears the birds' melodies around her. The repetition of the word "indahnya" (meaning "beautiful") emphasizes the singer's awe at the natural beauty of the environment around her, further accentuating the happiness she feels at the prospect of reuniting with her lover.
The lyrics convey a message of longing and hope, as the singer looks forward to the return of her beloved. The use of nature imagery, such as the blooming moon orchid and the singing birds, adds depth and emotion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Satu saat di pagi hari
At a moment in the morning
Matahari mulai berseri-seri
The sun begins to shine
Oh indahnya
Oh how beautiful
Hampir hatiku tak percaya
Almost couldn't believe it in my heart
Anggrek bulan mulai berbunga segar
Moon orchids begin to bloom fresh
Oh indahnya
Oh how beautiful
Saatnya kekasihku kembali
It's time for my beloved to return
Memenuhi janji yang sangat kunanti-nanti
Fulfilling the promise that I have eagerly awaited
Kulihat bayang-bayanganmu
I see your shadow
Diiring suara berkicau burung
Accompanied by the sound of chirping birds
Oh bahagia
Oh how happy
La-la-la-la...
La-la-la-la...
Oh bahagia
Oh how happy
Writer(s): A. Riyanto
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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