What A Time
The Black Brothers Lyrics


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Di tepi jalan...
Si miskin menjerit...
Hidup meminta dan menerima

Yang kaya tertawa...
Berpesta pora...
Hidup menumpang di kecurangan
Sadarlah kau...
Cara hidupmu...
Yang hanya menelan
Korban yang lain...

Bintang jatuh...
Hari kiamat...
Pengadilan yang penghabisan

Itulah hidup...
Semakin biasa...
Seakan tak perdulikan lagi

Tiada kasih...
Bagi yang lemah...
Disiram banjiran air mata

Sadarlah kau...
Cara hidupmu...
Yang hanya menelan
Korban yang lain...

Bintang jatuh...
Hari kiamat...
Pengadilan yang penghabisan

Instrument...

Sadarlah kau...
Cara hidupmu...
Yang hanya menelan
Korban yang lain...

Bintang jatuh...
Hari kiamat...
Pengadilan yang penghabisan

Sadarlah kau...
Cara hidupmu...
Yang hanya menelan
Korban yang lain...

Bintang jatuh...




Hari kiamat...
Pengadilan yang penghabisan

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "What A Time" by The Black Brothers paint a picture of the harsh realities of life. The opening verse talks about a poor man crying out on the side of the road while the rich are busy partying and enjoying their wealth. It's almost like the poor are completely ignored by the rich who feel no compassion for them. The poor are constantly seeking help and acceptance from those around them but only seem to receive false promises and are often victimized by those they trust.


The chorus of the song is a warning to those who are living comfortably at the expense of others. It says that a time is coming when justice will be served, and everyone will be held accountable for their actions. The imagery used in the chorus of the song, 'falling stars,' 'judgment day,' and 'final court' all have a strong sense of finality and inflexible punishment.


In summary, the song is a call to action for people to become aware of their less privileged neighbors and make a positive impact in their lives. The song highlights the need for social justice and equality in society.


Line by Line Meaning

Di tepi jalan...
On the side of the road...


Si miskin menjerit...
The poor are screaming...


Hidup meminta dan menerima
Life begs and receives


Yang kaya tertawa...
The rich are laughing...


Berpesta pora...
Partying recklessly...


Hidup menumpang di kecurangan
Life thrives on deception


Sadarlah kau...
Realize that you...


Cara hidupmu...
...your way of life...


Yang hanya menelan
...only engulfs...


Korban yang lain...
...the other victims...


Bintang jatuh...
Falling stars...


Hari kiamat...
...doomsday...


Pengadilan yang penghabisan
...final judgement.


Itulah hidup...
That is life...


Semakin biasa...
...becoming more accustomed...


Seakan tak perdulikan lagi
...as if no longer caring.


Tiada kasih...
No love...


Bagi yang lemah...
...for the weak...


Disiram banjiran air mata
...drenched in tears.


Instrument...
Instrumental...


Sadarlah kau...
Realize that you...


Cara hidupmu...
...your way of life...


Yang hanya menelan
...only engulfs...


Korban yang lain...
...the other victims...


Bintang jatuh...
Falling stars...


Hari kiamat...
...doomsday...


Pengadilan yang penghabisan
...final judgement.


Sadarlah kau...
Realize that you...


Cara hidupmu...
...your way of life...


Yang hanya menelan
...only engulfs...


Korban yang lain...
...the other victims...


Bintang jatuh...
Falling stars...


Hari kiamat...
...doomsday...


Pengadilan yang penghabisan
...final judgement.




Writer(s): Ron Kavana, Terry Woods, R Demick

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kelepiabariga4961

Black Brothers was a well-known West Papuan pop group from Jayapura. The band consisted of five members,led by Andy Ayamiseba.[4] Their music, sung in Tok Pisin, included influences from reggae and political elements inspired by the Black Power movement.

The group went into voluntary exile in Vanuata in 1979, protesting Indonesian policies in West Papua. They later moved to Papua New Guinea.

Black Brothers were the most popular musical group in New Guinea during the 1980s.

The reggae influences of the Black Brothers influenced various other musical groups in Papua New Guinea.

There was another group titled 'Black Brothers' in New Caledonia, which was associated with the Kanak independence movement



All comments from YouTube:

@heronkulukul4156

One of my fav song. I used to sing it during our family gathering. Thus, last weekend I sang it again then our landlord heard the song and said "oh this is the song about a beautiful lady - Anita who used to work at the airport cafe." It is indeed a beautiful hit from Black brothers👏👏. Much loves from Vanuatu💯

@barthelemyngwele609

Brings back memories of my childhood when I was a class 6 primary student in 1984...

@thomaslotraam244

They went to live in Europe for a while.I love the Black brothers music cos that was the music we listened to, growing up, thanks Henky....

@zealest2011

I first heard this song in the 1980s then in 1990 I found myself attending school in Santo. I had to ask friends to show me who Anita was. 😁😁 Black Brothers still the best after all these years 👍👍

@IssacRugia

Powerful band B/ brothers. We miss it now.😢

@tanintoasexton7521

Love these guys songs...they were introduced to me by one of the "Best bass player ever in the pacific Rex Brechtefeld" thank you my friend...missed dem good old times.

@SEIWOK68

Love this song... I used listened to it as a young kid and would sing along with my dad... Brings back fond memories of my childhood days..  

@pileyking7587

top song

@charlestatutkailou2234

Always remember me of my mother..

@mangosandpineapples4301

This is real music,guitars included.
Today's Pacific music is full of 100% keyboard sound..
I love Black Brothers.

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