Formed in late 2001 as The Motives in urban polluted Jakarta, Indonesia wit… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in late 2001 as The Motives in urban polluted Jakarta, Indonesia with Edo Wallad on vocal, Bayu on Lead guitar, Tonny on Rythm guitar, Doddy on Bass and Rully Annash on Drums. Spent most of 2002 practicing and performing their own materials, as well as classic R&B standards from The Who, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, The Kinks, some Sex Pistols and The Clash. Early 2003, Edo left due to day job commitment as magazine editor. Enter Eka Annash (Rully's older brother), who intensified the whole song writing and performing activities, and changed the band's name to The Brandals. Throughout 2003 The Brandals been thru fire and high water, performing their string of original materials such as 100 km/jam, Lingkar Labirin, Marching Menuju Maut, Moonlight Chid, etc. Recording process started on March to October 2003 in The Doors (East Jakarta) recording studio, which resulted in the released of their DIY debut album 'The Brandals'. The album, which distributed nation wide by a small indie label Sirkus Record, sold 7500 copy. An impressive number for an indie release. The Band continued their guerilla promo strategy, performed on underground gigs and uni/highschool music events. Promoting their album to various medias, and gain national highlight as one of the most notorious rock n roll band from the capital state of Indonesia, thanks to their lewd, provoking, disorderly act. Despite the disturbing image, The Brandals won critical approval from the medias and fans throughout the nation. Touring Java, Bali and Sumatera on 2004. Recording for the second album commenced on November 2004 at Studio 18 Jakarta. 14 new materials were recorded under Flystation label. Gruelling working hours were paid off when the album's finished in May 2005. After few months of distribution search, the band hooked up with Warner Music for a distribution deal nation wide and presented what would be their best release yet, the eclectic 'Audio Imperialist'. The album infused punk's ferocious, rockabilly's rhythm with country tinged rock n roll. Fuelled with lyrical contents that speaks urban life obsession on decadence, social injustice and rejected romance gone bad. Right now, the band's doing what they do best : touring, playing, spitting rough facts about the band's myth and bollocks...independently.
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Marching Menuju Maut
The Brandals Lyrics

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Jejakkan kaki ditanah
Berbaris ke satu arah
Menuju dataran merah
Basah merah bersimbah darah

Pantang mundur maju terus
Makin ke depan semakin seru
Siapkan nyali di hati

Api berkobar tak pernah mati

Bergemuruh seperti kereta
Meluncur menuju malapetaka
Bergulung awan bencana
Hitam pekat gosong timah baja

(*) Tanah ini tak bertuan
Mata buta telinga tak mendengar
Yang terucap cuma janji palsu
Terlalu lama kita menunggu
Menunggu datangnya ajal!

Hentakkan kaki ke bawah
Tanah retak kering terbelah
Bau mesiu minyak tanah
Cepat menyulut bara amarah

Sang jendral cuma merapihkan kerah
Sementara kita berlumuran nanah darah
Dari atas terus beri perintah
Tak ada yang mau kalah

Seperti anjing tanpa kepala
Terus menyalak tanpa suara

Malaikat maut sudah tiba
Ayunkan pedang cabut nyawa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Brandals song "Marching Menuju Maut" depict a sense of determination and rebellion against societal injustices. The song starts by urging listeners to step on the ground and march towards a red plain, which symbolizes the bloodshed and violence that comes with fighting for a cause. The lyrics emphasize the importance of never retreating but continuously moving forward. The courage is encouraged to be nurtured within one's heart, as the fire within will never extinguish.

The song portrays a feeling of impending doom and disaster. It describes the tumultuousness of approaching calamity, like a roaring train heading towards destruction. The imagery of rolling clouds of disaster and the darkness of burnt metal signify the chaos and destruction that awaits as the journey progresses.

The chorus highlights the feeling of being unheard and ignored in a society where promises are nothing but empty words. The futility of waiting and the urgency to take action are emphasized, as the lyrics suggest that death is looming. It portrays a sense of frustration and impatience towards the lack of change and the constant delays in achieving justice.

Line by Line Meaning

Jejakkan kaki ditanah
Take a step on the ground

Berbaris ke satu arah
March in one direction

Menuju dataran merah
Heading towards the red plain

Basah merah bersimbah darah
Wet red dripping with blood

Pantang mundur maju terus
No retreat, keep moving forward

Makin ke depan semakin seru
The further we go, the more exciting it becomes

Siapkan nyali di hati
Prepare the courage in your heart

Api berkobar tak pernah mati
The fire burns, never dies

Bergemuruh seperti kereta
Roaring like a train

Meluncur menuju malapetaka
Heading towards disaster

Bergulung awan bencana
Rolling clouds of catastrophe