Impotent
ahmad band Lyrics

The lyrics of Ahmad Band's song "Impotent" carry a sense of frustration and disillusionment towards the state of the world. The song questions the meaning of peace and tranquility when faced with a reality that feels stagnant and apathetic. The opening lines, "simak apa yang terjadi, repitisi itu lagi, terjebak di ketenangan, air bening yang tak beriak" (observe what is happening, repeat it again, trapped in tranquility, clear water that doesn't ripple) implies a sense of monotony and a lack of action towards change. The next lines, "putuskan hakekat sikap, ceburkan kelenjar otak, apa arti damai" (decide the essence of attitude, dunk the brain gland, what is the meaning of peace) suggests a call to action, to break through the mental barriers that prevent one from actively making a difference in the world.

The chorus repeats the line "apa arti damai bila takut terkubur" (what is the meaning of peace if we're afraid to be buried), indicating that we cannot truly feel at peace when we're paralyzed by our fears. The following lines, "bebaskan imajinasimu, cermatilah suasananya, resap isinya penetrasi, singkirkan semua kebodohan" (free your imagination, pay attention to the atmosphere, absorb the essence of penetration, eliminate all the foolishness) emphasizes the importance of breaking free from the confines of societal norms and preconceived notions to truly see the world for what it is and take necessary action.

The second verse raises the question of who is responsible for the state of the world, with the lines "kebodohan dari siapa untuk siapa kau berdiri untuk siapa kau mati dan siapakah peduli atas semua ini" (whose foolishness is it, who do you stand for, who do you die for, and who cares about all of this). The repetition of "apa arti semua" (what is the meaning of everything) drives home the frustration and disillusionment felt towards the current state of the world.

Overall, the lyrics of "Impotent" seek to challenge societal norms and urge the listener to break free from the mental constraints that prevent them from making a difference in the world. The song questions the meaning of peace and challenges the listener to actively work towards creating a better world.