Dere delivers a heartfelt ode to Earth with ‘Rumah.’ The musician collaborates with lyricists Muhammad Tulus, Theresia Margaretha Gultom, and Topan Abimanyu to create this touching track from the album ‘Rubik.’ The song blends a soft melody with profound words, inviting listeners to reflect on our planet.
Released: January 11, 2022
Rumah
Dere • From “Rubik”
Rumah Lyrics Translation (from “Rubik”)
Muhammad Tulus writes, ‘Oh, I wonder which’ll last longer, my own life or the life of the Earth where I take shelter?’ The poet uses images of vanishing trees and rising water to highlight environmental urgency. Each verse reminds us that Earth is our only home.
Hilang dahanThe branches are gone,
Burung berhenti terbangand the birds have stopped flying.
Hilang pohon tempat dia beregangThe trees where they once perched have disappeared.
Air naikThe water’s rising.
Menelan lahan lahanIt’s swallowing up the land.
Kipas yang memutar angin panasFans are only spinning hot air.
Duh mana yang lebih panjangOh, I wonder which’ll last longer,
Umurku atau umur bumiku bernaungmy own life or the life of the Earth where I take shelter?
Duh mana yang lebih besarOh, I wonder which is greater,
Egoku atau ketidaktahuan yang terpasungmy ego or the ignorance that’s shackled within?
Bumi bumiEarth, oh Earth.
Rumah kitaIt’s our home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Bumi bumiEarth, oh Earth.
Rumah kitaIt’s our home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Usia bumikuThe age of my Earth,
Airnyaits water,
Tanahnyaits soil,
Anginnya daunnya apinyaits wind, its leaves, and its fire.
HarmoniHarmony.
BumikuMy Earth.
Bumi bumiEarth, oh Earth.
Rumah kitaIt’s our home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Bumi bumiEarth, oh Earth.
Rumah kitaIt’s our home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Bumi bumiEarth, oh Earth.
Rumah kitaIt’s our home.
Rumah satu-satunyaIt’s our only home.
Usia bumikuThe age of my Earth.
Rumah Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Rumah’ urge us to protect our planet. ‘Rumah’ features Dere and is part of the ‘Rubik’ album.