IWAN FALS
- Potret Lyrics / with translationsMelihat anak-anak kecil berlari-larian
Di perempatan jalan kota-kota besar
Mengejar hari yang belum dimengerti
Sambil bernyanyi riang menyambut resiko
Melihat anak-anak sekolah berkelahi
Di pusat keramaian kota-kota besar
Karena apa tak ada yang mengetahui
Sementara darah yang keluar bertambah banyak
Melihat anak-anak muda di ujung gang
Berkelompok tak ada yang dikerjakan
Selain mengeluh dan memanjakan diri
Hari esok bagaimana besok
Mendengar orang-orang pandai berdiskusi
Tentang kesempatan yang semakin sempit
Tentang kemunafikkan yang kian membelit
Tetapi tetap saja tinggal omongan
Merasa birokrat bersilat lidah
S'perti tukang obat di jalanan
Mencoba meyakinkan rakyat
Bahwa di sini seperti di surga
Tak adakah jalan ke . . . . . luar ?????
-Rahman Tardjana-
Di perempatan jalan kota-kota besar
Mengejar hari yang belum dimengerti
Sambil bernyanyi riang menyambut resiko
Melihat anak-anak sekolah berkelahi
Di pusat keramaian kota-kota besar
Karena apa tak ada yang mengetahui
Sementara darah yang keluar bertambah banyak
Melihat anak-anak muda di ujung gang
Berkelompok tak ada yang dikerjakan
Selain mengeluh dan memanjakan diri
Mendengar orang-orang pandai berdiskusi
Tentang kesempatan yang semakin sempit
Tentang kemunafikkan yang kian membelit
Tetapi tetap saja tinggal omongan
Merasa birokrat bersilat lidah
S'perti tukang obat di jalanan
Mencoba meyakinkan rakyat
Bahwa di sini seperti di surga
Tak adakah jalan ke . . . . . luar ?????
-Rahman Tardjana-
Facts about Potret
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Potret is written by Sawung Jabo, Virgiawan Listanto, Naniel.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, through the lens of Iwan Fals, the song Potret sheds light on social problems by depicting the children, the young ones, and the learned ones being the victims of a corrupt and a non-caring system, while metaphors of running, fighting, and empty discussions are used to represent the no-win situation of searching for answers. The lyrics of Potret mainly focus on social commentary, reflection, angst, despair, and anger. On the one hand, the song emphasizes the struggle of children with their innocence and confusion, the fighting and conflict among the youth, the youth unemployment and aimlessness, the empty discussions and hypocrisy, and the bureaucratic deceit and lack of solutions. On the other hand, the lyrics portray the intensifying societal issues, violence, and frustration themes that might be very powerful for the younger listeners. The imagery of children boxing and getting hurt plus the mentioning of social problems and bureaucracy, depict that there is a need for parental guidance for kids under 13.
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Potret is produced by Iwan Fals.
Who wrote Potret lyrics?
Potret is written by Sawung Jabo, Virgiawan Listanto, Naniel.
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What is the meaning behind Potret lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, through the lens of Iwan Fals, the song Potret sheds light on social problems by depicting the children, the young ones, and the learned ones being the victims of a corrupt and a non-caring system, while metaphors of running, fighting, and empty discussions are used to represent the no-win situation of searching for answers. The lyrics of Potret mainly focus on social commentary, reflection, angst, despair, and anger. On the one hand, the song emphasizes the struggle of children with their innocence and confusion, the fighting and conflict among the youth, the youth unemployment and aimlessness, the empty discussions and hypocrisy, and the bureaucratic deceit and lack of solutions. On the other hand, the lyrics portray the intensifying societal issues, violence, and frustration themes that might be very powerful for the younger listeners. The imagery of children boxing and getting hurt plus the mentioning of social problems and bureaucracy, depict that there is a need for parental guidance for kids under 13.
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Who produced Potret?
Potret is produced by Iwan Fals.
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