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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Senandung Maaf
White Shoes & The Couples Company Lyrics

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Atas rindu di hati
Berlutut di lantai bumi
Bersedih menyepi

Toreh kisah senandung kasih
Maafkan tuan aku berjanji
Tak mau menuai murka

Untukmu oh kawan

Berbisik di dalam hati
Kumohon maafkan
Berbagi peluh menuju cita
Daku membasuh keringat luka

Du du

Merpati di atas dahan
Menyusun sarangnya
Kukembalikan hatimu
Seperti semula

Hapuskanlah lagu terangi cinta
Meniti lagu menyemat suka

Du du

Gelombang nestapa
Gelombang nestapa
Gelombang nestapaku harap sirna oh

Gelombang nestapa
Gelombang nestapa
Gelombang nestapaku harap sirna oh

Gelombang nestapa

Gelombang nestapa
Gelombang nestapaku harap sirna

Overall Meaning

The song "Senandung Maaf" by White Shoes & The Couples Company is a gentle plea for forgiveness that comes from a place of vulnerability and remorse. The lyrics express the singer's regret for past actions that have caused pain to someone they care about deeply. The first verse sets the somber tone, with the singer kneeling in sorrow and solitude, singing a song of mercy and regret.

The second verse contains a promise to avoid causing further hurt by refusing to give in to anger or bitterness. The singer asks for forgiveness from a friend, and vows to work hard to achieve success and fulfill their aspirations, wiping away the sweat of effort as they go. The chorus reassures the listener that the past can be erased and the relationship restored to its former beauty, like a bird returning to its nest.

The bridge addresses the pain experienced in the aftermath of a difficult situation, a rush of waves that feels at times insurmountable. But the singer holds onto hope, believing that even in the face of such a challenge, there is a chance for reconciliation and renewal. Overall, "Senandung Maaf" is a touching, heartfelt plea for understanding and clemency, filled with musical textures and dynamics that emphasize the emotion behind the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Senandungkan lagu ini
Sing this song

Atas rindu di hati
Due to longing in my heart

Berlutut di lantai bumi
Kneeling on the ground

Bersedih menyepi
Feeling sad and lonely

Toreh kisah senandung kasih
Writing a tale of love song

Maafkan tuan aku berjanji
Forgive me, I promise

Tak mau menuai murka
Not wanting to reap anger

Untukmu oh kawan
For you, my friend

Berbisik di dalam hati
Whispering in my heart

Kumohon maafkan
I beg for forgiveness

Berbagi peluh menuju cita
Sharing sweat towards goals