In 2005, The Adams released their self-titled debut album, featuring the singles "Konservatif" and "Waiting," both of which were also featured in the hit movie Janji Joni. Later in the year, Beni left to focus on his duties as drummer for The Upstairs, while Bimo moved to Bali to continue his studies. Karon ’N Roll guitarist Arfan (or Apoy) was drafted as bassist, Gigih Suryoprayogo Setiadi (alias Kiting) of It’s Different Class took over Bimo’s place behind the drumkit, and live keyboardist Retiara Haswidya Nasution (a.k.a Kaka) was promoted to full-time member.
In 2006, The Adams’ new line-up released v2.05, which expanded their old sound with more elaborate song structures and swirling five-part harmonies. With the hit singles "Halo Beni," "Hanya Kau" and "Selamat Pagi Juwita" and their electrifying live shows, The Adams have become one of Indonesia’s most exciting bands.
After a long hiatus in 2008 to work on other projects, The Adams are now back and ready to make more music and reconnect with their fans who have been awaiting their return.
Gelap Malam
The Adams Lyrics
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Mungkinkah itu alasan dia tak henti menggeram
Malam yang melelahkan gelap dan tak berkawan
Sekat-sekat di lukanya semakin dalam
Kaukah itu?
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
Terkapar dan bernyawa, hilang ditelan masa
Ruang-ruang di hatinya akan terus menyala
Kekalnya keangkuhan melawan ketakutan
Dan gelap pagi yang samar terasa berbeda
Kaukah itu?
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Tak usahlah kau berbeda
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Tak usahlah kau berbeda
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
The Adams's song Gelap Malam expresses the feeling of being trapped in one's own mind and the frustration that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that perhaps this is the reason why the person in question is always angry, growling with rage incessantly. The night is long and lonely, and the darkness seems to have swallowed everything in its path. It feels like everyone is helpless against the shadows that the night has cast. The wounds that the person carries seem to be getting deeper by the day, and the silence that surrounds them only makes everything worse.
The singer wonders if you are feeling the same as they are? Is the silence deafening to you too? The darkness has no sign of ending, leaving everyone to be incapacitated, and there seems to be no soul left unaffected by the lies that surround them. Despite everything, they urge the listener to walk alongside them, to let go of their differences and embrace unity. The past can sometimes feel like an everburning torch, not letting go of us, but the singer suggests that no matter what, we need to keep moving forward and let go of pasts.
In conclusion, the song reflects on the challenges that we face in our daily lives, the struggles that we have to overcome, and the importance of not giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
Terjebaknya di dalam pikiran yang terkaram
Trapped within a mind that is drowning
Mungkinkah itu alasan dia tak henti menggeram
Is that the reason why he can't stop growling
Malam yang melelahkan gelap dan tak berkawan
Exhausting night, dark and friendless
Sekat-sekat di lukanya semakin dalam
The barriers in his wounds are getting deeper
Kaukah itu?
Is that you?
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
The silence of darkness without a sign renders everyone powerless
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
No spirit shall be filled with deceit
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Let it be, let everyone walk together
Tak usahlah kau berbeda
You don't have to be different
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
Will the past continue to burn?
Terkapar dan bernyawa, hilang ditelan masa
Struggling and alive, lost in time
Ruang-ruang di hatinya akan terus menyala
The empty spaces in his heart will continue to burn
Kekalnya keangkuhan melawan ketakutan
The lasting pride against fear
Dan gelap pagi yang samar terasa berbeda
And the vague darkness of morning feels different
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
The silence of darkness without a sign renders everyone powerless
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
No spirit shall be filled with deceit
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Let it be, let everyone walk together
Tak usahlah kau berbeda
You don't have to be different
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
Will the past continue to burn?
Kebisuan gelap tanpa tanda membuat semua tak berdaya
The silence of darkness without a sign renders everyone powerless
Takkan ada jiwa yang penuhi dusta
No spirit shall be filled with deceit
Biarlah, biar semua berjalan bersama
Let it be, let everyone walk together
Tak usahlah kau berbeda
You don't have to be different
Masa lalu, akankah terus menyala?
Will the past continue to burn?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIO HENDARWAN, GIGIH SUPRAYOGO SETIADI, PANDU FATHONI NUR SETYO, SALEH HUSEIN
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