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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Roman Ketiga
White Shoes & The Couples Company Lyrics

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Cahya surya menyinari
Menyirami sanubari
Kuterlena akan lagu
Merdu senandung mendayu.

Aku jatuh dan tak bangun lagi
Tenggelam di rayuannya
Menerpa sgala angkara murka

Padanya ku 'kan setia.

Aku jatuh dan tak bangun lagi
Tenggelam di rayuannya
Menerpa sgala angkara murka
Padanya ku 'kan setia.

Aku jatuh dan tak bangun
Aku jatuh dan tak bangun
Di rayuannya

Terpa s'gala angkaramu
Terpa s'gala angkaramu
Ku 'kan setia

Aku jatuh dan tak bangun lagi
Tenggelam di rayuannya

Menerpa sgala angkara murka
Padanya ku 'kan setia.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of White Shoes & The Couples Company's song Roman Ketiga tell the story of a person who has fallen deeply in love and is entranced by the object of their affection. The opening lines describe the warm glow of the sun shining down on them, nurturing their soul with its light. The singer then becomes lost in the sweet melody of the music, drawn in by its gentle and calming tune.

In the following verses, the singer expresses a deep commitment to their love interest, pledging to remain faithful through whatever trials and tribulations may arise. They are willing to weather all the storms that life may throw at them, standing steadfast in their devotion to the one they love. The chorus echoes the refrain of the first verse, emphasizing the singer's submission to their lover's charms and their willingness to stay true to the end.

Overall, White Shoes & The Couples Company's Roman Ketiga is a tale of romantic love, devotion, and steadfast commitment.

Line by Line Meaning

Cahya surya menyinari
The shining sun illuminates

Menyirami sanubari
Watering the soul

Kuterlena akan lagu
I'm entranced by the melody

Merdu senandung mendayu
The song's sweet, melancholic tune

Aku jatuh dan tak bangun lagi
I fell and can't get up

Tenggelam di rayuannya
Drowning in her charm

Menerpa sgala angkara murka
Enduring all of life's hardships

Padanya ku 'kan setia
I will be faithful to her

Terpa s'gala angkaramu
Bracing for all your struggles

Ku 'kan setia
I will be loyal