Afgan sings a heartfelt song from the album Retrospektif about unrequited love. Afgansyah Reza and Petra Sihombing write about changing oneself for affection. The Kacamata melody explores vulnerability in relationships.
Released: October 10, 2025
Kacamata
Afgan • From “Retrospektif”
Kacamata Lyrics Translation (from “Retrospektif”)
Afgansyah Reza asks if taking off his glasses makes him more appealing to the one he loves. He writes about giving up his stubborn nature just for a chance at being loved.
Kau Yang TibaYou’re the one who arrived,
Datang Tanpa KumintaComing without me asking.
Tiba-tibaSuddenly,
Hilang Saat Ku CintaYou disappear the moment I fall in love.
Terlalu LamaFor far too long,
Demam Ku FikirkannyaI’ve been feverishly thinking about it.
Di Mana Letak SalahnyaWhere did I go wrong?
Kau Pikir Kenapa Ku Masih SendiriWhy do you think I’m still alone?
Kulepas KacamataI’ll take off my glasses,
Apa Kau Lebih SukaDo you like it better?
Ku Yang Tak Mau KalahI’m the one who won’t back down,
Tapi Untukmu Ku MengalahBut for you, I’ll give in.
Kutelan SajalahI’ll just swallow it,
Itu ‘kan Yang Kau MauThat’s what you want, right?
Memang Aku Yang SalahIt’s true, I’m the one to blame,
Suka Cari MasalahAlways looking for trouble.
Salahku SetengahnyaHalf of my mistake,
Berharap Pada ManusiaWas putting my hope in a person.
Kecewa AkhirnyaDisappointed in the end.
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi Kita BertemuBut still, we met.
Ku MengertiI understand,
Lebih Dari Dia Yang Kau Anggap BerartiMore than the one you think is important.
Tak Kau Lihat Ku Di SiniYou don’t see me here,
Oh-uhOh-uh.
Bila Ku Sudah Jatuh CintaWhen I’ve already fallen in love,
Mana Peduli AkibatnyaWhat do I care about the consequences?
Jangankan Waktu Dan TenagaLet alone my time and energy,
Kuberi Semua-muanyaI’ll give you everything.
Ya Kau Alasanku Pilih Sendiri Mmm-mmmYeah, you’re the reason I choose to be alone, mmm-mmm.
Kulepas KacamataI’ll take off my glasses,
Apa Kau Lebih SukaDo you like it better?
Ku Yang Tak Mau KalahI’m the one who won’t back down,
Tapi Untukmu Ku MengalahBut for you, I’ll give in.
Kutelan SajalahI’ll just swallow it,
Itu ‘kan Yang Kau MauThat’s what you want, right?
Memang Aku Yang SalahIt’s true, I’m the one to blame,
Suka Cari MasalahAlways looking for trouble.
Salahku SetengahnyaHalf of my mistake,
Berharap Pada ManusiaWas putting my hope in a person.
Kecewa AkhirnyaDisappointed in the end.
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi Kita BertemuBut still, we met.
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi KitaBut we…
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi KitaBut we…
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi Kita BerBut we me…
Kulepas KacamataI’ll take off my glasses,
Apa Kau Lebih SukaDo you like it better?
Ku Yang KalahThe me who’s defeated,
Tapi Untukmu Ku MengalahBut for you, I’ll give in.
Kutelan SajalahI’ll just swallow it,
Itu ‘kan Yang Kau MauThat’s what you want, right?
Memang Aku Yang SalahIt’s true, I’m the one to blame,
Suka Cari MasalahAlways looking for trouble.
Salahku SetengahnyaHalf of my mistake,
Berharap Pada ManusiaWas putting my hope in a person.
Kecewa AkhirnyaDisappointed in the end.
Kita Tak JodohWe aren’t soulmates,
Tetapi Kita BertemuBut still, we met.
Tapi Kita BertemuBut still, we met.
Kacamata Music Video
The Kacamata lyrics meaning shows the painful realization that sometimes no amount of sacrifice makes two people compatible. We aren’t soulmates, but still we met, creates a bittersweet feeling.