Bersimpuh Lyrics English Translation — Nadhif | Nadhif Basalamah

Nadhif Basalamah writes and performs ‘bersimpuh,’ a song that dives into personal struggle and faith. The musician collaborates with Petra Sihombing to create a melody that mirrors the lyrics’ emotional weight. Together, they tell the story of surrender and devotion.

Bersimpuh Lyrics English Translation — Nadhif | Nadhif Basalamah
Released: June 21, 2024

bersimpuh

Nadhif Basalamah • From “Nadhif”

Lyricist
Nadhif Basalamah
Composer
Nadhif Basalamah, Petra Sihombing

bersimpuh Lyrics Translation – Nadhif Soundtrack

Nadhif Basalamah describes walking a lonely path, ‘nurturing this loneliness all by myself.’ The poet then shifts to a moment of connection, recalling a night spent in prayer, ‘kneeling before you.’ The imagery of bowing down contrasts with the rare, unusual steps he mentions, showing a journey of change.

Sendiri ku jalaniI walk this path alone.
Sepi ini ku rawat sendiriI nurture this loneliness all by myself.
Dan sendiriAnd all alone.
Keadaan yang memaksakuCircumstances are forcing me,
‘Tuk tertunduk padamuto bow down before you.
Tak mungkin ku sangkalIt’s impossible for me to deny,
Dan ku tepisor to push it away.
Semalam ku tak sendiriLast night I wasn’t alone.
Semalam kau temanikuLast night you were with me.
Dalam sujudkuIn my prayer,
Bersimpuh di hadapmukneeling before you.
Bersimpuh di hadapmuKneeling before you.
Langkah langka yang ku ambilThe rare steps that I’ve taken,
Yang tak biasawhich are so unusual.
Sejalannya rencana beralihAs my plans began to shift,
Sesuai masaaccording to the times.
Tak sanggup kuI can’t handle it,
Tanpa dirimuwithout you by my side.
Ku lewatiI’ll make it through,
Tak ku ratapiwithout mourning what’s gone.
Semalam ku tak sendiriLast night I wasn’t alone.
Semalam kau temanikuLast night you were with me.
Dalam sujudkuIn my prayer,
Bersimpuh di hadapmukneeling before you.
Bersimpuh di hadapmuKneeling before you.
Bersimpuh di hadapmuKneeling before you.
Bersimpuh di hadapmuKneeling before you.

bersimpuh Music Video

If you want to understand ‘bersimpuh,’ the lyrics explore surrender and faith. Nadhif Basalamah delivers a heartfelt performance in this emotional track from his album Nadhif.