Jari Kasar Lyrics {English Translation} — The Brandals
The Brandals deliver a powerful anthem with ‘Jari Kasar,’ written by Eka Rahyadi Annash, Ghani Noorputrawan, Mulyadi Natakusumah, and Radhit Syaharzam. The musicians, led by Jonathan Pardede and Jonathan Mono, create a gritty, driving melody that matches the intensity of the lyrics. This song shouts out to the working class, urging them to unite and fight for their rights.
Jari Kasar Lyrics English Translation by The Brandals
The lyrics mention ‘rough fingers in the factories and the markets,’ symbolizing the laborers’ struggles. The words call for action, ‘fight, fight, fight, fight the authorities,’ emphasizing the need for resistance against injustice. Eka Rahyadi Annash and the team craft a rallying cry for those facing exploitation.
Jari-jari kasar di pabrik, di pasarThe rough fingers in the factories and the markets,
Berserikat besar, tumbuh liar berakarare forming great unions, growing wild with deep roots.
Ayo jari kasar, maju roda berputarCome on, rough fingers, move forward as the wheels turn,
Hutanmu dibakar, lawan, lawan, lawan, lawan penguasayour forests are being burned, so fight, fight, fight, fight the authorities.
Baris rapat hadang aparatStand in tight ranks to block the officers,
Terus dorong rakyat menggugatand keep pushing the people to demand justice.
Kepal tangan, jerat yang kuatClench your fists with a powerful grip,
Jangan selalu berkiblat ke Baratand don’t always look toward the West for direction.
Tanah lahan digusur mesin kotaThe land is being cleared by the city’s machines,
Peras keringat banting tulang kerjaas you sweat and work yourselves to the bone.
Sampai kapan terus menutup mataHow much longer will you keep your eyes closed,
Palu cangkul arit melawan senjatawhile hammers, hoes, and sickles face off against weapons?
Jari-jari kasar di pabrik, di pasarThe rough fingers in the factories and the markets,
Berserikat besar, tumbuh liar berakarare forming great unions, growing wild with deep roots.
Ayo jari kasar, maju roda berputarCome on, rough fingers, move forward as the wheels turn,
Lautmu dipagar, lawan, lawan, lawan, lawan penguasayour seas are being fenced off, so fight, fight, fight, fight the authorities.
Berdarah-darah berdiri di tanahWe’re standing bloodied upon this land,
Hasil bumimu kembali dijarahas the fruits of your earth are plundered once again.
Melawan teror hasutan mengancamWe’re fighting against the terror of threatening incitement,
Sembunyi narasi dibalik seragamwhere the real story is hidden behind a uniform.
Berdarah-darah berdiri di tanahWe’re standing bloodied upon this land,
Hasil bumimu kembali dijarahas the fruits of your earth are plundered once again.
Jangan sampai rakyat naik pitamDon’t let the people’s anger reach its breaking point,
Pukul balik retaliasi menghantamor they’ll strike back with a crushing retaliation.
Jari-jari kasar di pabrik, di pasarThe rough fingers in the factories and the markets,
Berserikat besar, tumbuh liar berakarare forming great unions, growing wild with deep roots.
Ayo jari kasar, maju roda berputarCome on, rough fingers, move forward as the wheels turn,
Hutanmu dibakar, lawan, lawan, lawan, lawan penguasayour forests are being burned, so fight, fight, fight, fight the authorities.
The lyrics of ‘Jari Kasar’ amplify the voice of the oppressed, calling for unity and justice. The Brandals, with their bold sound, make this Indonesian song a timeless anthem for the working class.
