5 Sore Lyrics English Meaning | Normatif Ii: Kejar Dunia 9 – 5 | Normatif
Adri Fachrisyah Maulana writes and composes ‘5 Sore,’ a track from the album ‘Normatif II: Kejar Dunia 9 – 5.’ Normatif delivers a heartfelt reflection on the struggles of a monotonous work life. The song opens with a simple yet haunting question: ‘Is this going to last forever?’
Released: July 31, 2025
5 Sore
Normatif • From “Normatif II: Kejar Dunia 9 – 5”
Lyricist
Adri Fachrisyah Maulana
Composer
Adri Fachrisyah Maulana
Normatif II: Kejar Dunia 9 – 5’s 5 Sore Indonesian Lyrics English Translation
The lyricist mentions sitting in the ‘Gatot Subroto’ traffic jam, a specific image that captures the grind of daily life. Normatif sings about faking smiles and the emotional toll of self-doubt, with lines like ‘My heart is turning to stone.’ The melody supports the heavy themes with a steady, somber rhythm.
Pukul lima, pertimbangkan kapan usainya?It’s five o’clock, and I’m wondering when this’ll ever end?
Apa iya? Ini berlangsung selamanya?Is this it? Is this going to last forever?
Kasur rumah, hanya tuk rehat sementara?Is my bed at home only for a temporary rest?
Ku pulang hanya bersiap tuk dlapan jam brikutnyaI’m only going home to prepare for the next eight hours.
Sanggup kah diriku? Bermain peran tahan senyum palsuCan I handle this? Playing a role and keeping up a fake smile.
Semakin memliu, karna jalani hariku hanya pura pura mampuIt’s getting more painful, as I go through my day just pretending I’m capable.
Hati ku membatu, dicaci maki tanpa batas waktuMy heart is turning to stone, being criticized without any time limit.
Kini ku meragu, sore ini kuputuskan mengakhiri yang ku tujuNow I’m doubting myself, so this evening I’ve decided to end what I was aiming for.
Jam 5 pertanyakan masihkah sepadanAt 5 PM, I’m questioning if it’s still worth it.
Air mata yang berlinang arah jalan pulangTears are welling up as I head back home.
Kubohongi diriku untuk bertahanI’m lying to myself just to keep going.
Yakinkan ku pada karir ini stiap jam lima petangConvince me that this career is right, every evening at five o’clock.
Langit abu-abu sedikit biruThe sky is grey with a touch of blue.
Hati terus mengeluh dari delapan jam laluMy heart’s been complaining since eight hours ago.
Diam ku membatu di macet GatsuI sit motionless in the ‘Gatot Subroto’ traffic jam.
Sambil ku balas notif bosku yang trus memburuWhile I reply to my boss’s notifications that keep chasing me.
Ku tersadar hidupku tlah usaiI’ve realized my life is already over.
Hilang kendali penuh atas dirikuI’ve lost complete control over myself.
Keputusan lama yang ku tuaiI’m reaping the results of my old decisions.
Menangisi rutinitas membelengguWeeping over this routine that chains me down.
Jam 5 pertanyakan masihkah sepadanAt 5 PM, I’m questioning if it’s still worth it.
Air mata yang berlinang arah jalan pulangTears are welling up as I head back home.
Kubohongi diriku untuk bertahanI’m lying to myself just to keep going.
Yakinkan ku pada karir ini stiap jam lima petangConvince me that this career is right, every evening at five o’clock.
Ku meragu ku bisa bertahan lamaI doubt I can last for much longer.
Lelah ku mengeluh karna mengejar duniaI’m tired of complaining about chasing after the world.
Apa ku bertarung di jalan yang salahAm I fighting on the wrong path?
UoooooUooooo.
Yakin kan ku pada karir iniiiConvince me about this career!
Jam 5 pertanyakan masihkah sepadanAt 5 PM, I’m questioning if it’s still worth it.
Air mata yang berlinang arah jalan pulangTears are welling up as I head back home.
Kubohongi diriku untuk bertahanI’m lying to myself just to keep going.
Yakinkan ku pada karir iniConvince me about this career.
The English lyrics of ‘5 Sore’ describe the emotional weight of questioning one’s career. The song, performed by Normatif in Bahasa Indonesia, is a raw yet relatable take on the 9-to-5 struggle.
