In August 2002, in an art university in central Jakarta, two lovers from th… Read Full Bio ↴In August 2002, in an art university in central Jakarta, two lovers from the fine art faculty Rio & Sari decided to form a band together with their confidant in the faculty named Saleh. This was the first formation of White Shoes & The Couples Company, which features Sari in vocal & violin, Rio in rhythm guitar and Saleh on melody guitar. The three of them made their first debut in this formation in a college event. However, the trio formation diverged from their original plan where actually Sari and Rio had keenly asked a married couple from the music faculty to join the band the couple was Ricky Surya Virgana & Mela Virgana. Yet the couple was hard to meet since they were busy lecturing and covering for orchestras. Several months later, the couple eventually joined White Shoes & The Couples Company with Ricky on Bass and cello and Mella in viola, keyboards and piano.

The first song of white shoes & The Couples Company was “Runaway Song” written by Sari & Rio. The next one was “Windu & Defrina”, followed by “Sunday Memory Lane” and “Nothing To Fear”.

The Band’s acquaintance with its current manager Indra Ameng was another story. Indra Ameng was then already a well-known manager. Previously he was the manager of an old famous band in the 1990’s called Rumahsakit. Nevertheless, White Shoes & The Couples Company and Indra Ameng did not meet in the world of music, but the world of visual art. This was because Indra Ameng happened to be a visual artist and a program coordinator in an artist initiative space called ruangrupa.

At the beginning, White Shoes & The Couples Company did not have a drummer. Thus, Ricky initiated to ask a friend at his faculty namely john Navid a.k.a Lau Kun Sin for position of additional drummer. However, as the time went by and according to necessities, John eventually became a permanent drummer in 2004. Thus, the final formation of White Shoes & The Couples Company was set up.

White Shoes & The Couples Company recorded their debut album comprising 11 songs under Aksara Records company. This Album, available in CD and cassette, was launched by Aksara Records and distribute by Universal Music Indonesia.

Aprilia Apsari ..................... VOCAL, FINGER SNAPS
Yusmario Farabi ...................... ACCOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCAL
Saleh Husein .................... ELECTRIC GUITAR, VOCAL
Ricky Surya Virgana .................... KONTRA BASS, CELLO, BASS, VOCAL
Aprimela Prawidyanti Virgana ................... PIANO, VIOLA, KEYBOARDS, VOCAL
John Navid ..................... PENGGEBUK DRUM,PERKUSI

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Masa Remadja
White Shoes & The Couples Company Lyrics

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Masa remadja masa yang paling gemilang
Hasrat merekah berbinar tiada tandingan
Selalu canda ria tawa semerbak bagai mimpi
Suka duka bersama-sama setiap hari
Rona bersemi mengias mengukir memori

Merekah bersemi gairah masa di SMA
Harumnya nirwana tak akan terlupa

Huh

Masa belia masanya untuk bersuka
Getar di hati pertama tak akan terlupa berulang kembali

Manisnya lamuna membias bak pelangi
Patahnya harapan bukan penghalang mimpi
Resah gelisah berlalu cepat berganti

Merekah bersemi gairah masa di SMA
Harumnya nirwana tak akan terlupa

Huh

Lala

Merekah bersemi gairah masa di SMA
Harumnya nirwana tak akan terlupa

Merekah bersemi gairah masa di SMA
Harumnya nirwana tak akan terlupa

Huh

Canda riang tawa sedang bersemi
Manisnya menular bagaikan mimpi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of White Shoes & The Couples Company's song Masa Remadja talk about the memories of the teenage years, the time when everything was bright, full of hope, and dreams. It describes the experiences and emotions of the characters who are reminiscing about their time in high school, highlighting the excitement, joy, and laughter that they shared with their peers. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the lyrics by describing the teenage years as the most brilliant period of one's life. The lyrics depict the nostalgia and longing for the past when everything was carefree, and the characters were full of passion, energy, and liveliness.

The lyrics of Masa Remadja evoke a profound sense of nostalgia and personality by taking the listeners back to the language and images that characterized the youth culture of Indonesia in the 1960s. The song is a tribute to the music and culture of that era, and the language used in the lyrics is symbolic of the musical styles at that time, particularly the use of melodious and straightforward language. The line, "Patahnya harapan bukan penghalang mimpi," which translates to "Broken hopes are not a barrier to dreams," is emblematic of the idealism and hope that characterized the youth culture of that era. The song's melody and lyrics are reminiscent of a bygone era, resonating with the urbanscapes and cultural landscape of Jakarta during the 1960s.

Line by Line Meaning

Masa remadja masa yang paling gemilang
Adolescence, the most glorious time

Hasrat merekah berbinar tiada tandingan
Desires bloom shiningly, unmatched

Selalu canda ria tawa semerbak bagai mimpi
Always laughing and joking, the laughter spreads like a dream

Suka duka bersama-sama setiap hari
Joy and sorrow together every day

Rona bersemi mengias mengukir memori
Colors bloom, shaping memories

Merekah bersemi gairah masa di SMA
Bloomed adolescence spirit in high school

Harumnya nirwana tak akan terlupa
The fragrance of bliss will never be forgotten

Masa belia masanya untuk bersuka
Youthful time to enjoy

Getar di hati pertama tak akan terlupa berulang kembali
The first heart flutter will never be forgotten and will come back again

Manisnya lamuna membias bak pelangi
The sweetness of memories reflects like a rainbow

Patahnya harapan bukan penghalang mimpi
Broken hopes do not hinder dreams