Slamet Pengamen stars in ‘Tambal Ban’, a lively tribute to street resilience. Sofyan Sofyan writes the lyrics and composes the music, crafting a story straight from the pavement. The song follows a path from struggle to small victories.
Released: February 10, 2025
Tambal Ban
Slamet Pengamen
Tambal Ban Meaning & Lyrics (Slamet Pengamen)
Sofyan mentions the ‘bang, pop, bang’ of bursting tires to mark each new job. He notes how full pockets feel like fortune when luck finally strikes. The melody recalls a street vendor’s daily grind, where food and clothes are the only goals.
Aku iki tukang tambal banI’m just a roadside tire repairman.
Uripe sak ndalan-ndalanMy whole life is spent right here on the streets.
Golek pangan duit sing halalI’m just trying to earn an honest living.
Penting cukup kanggo sandang lan panganAs long as there’s enough for clothes and food, I’m happy.
Aku iki tukang tambal banI’m just a roadside tire repairman.
Rejekine untung-untunganMy daily bread depends entirely on luck.
Nasib apik duit kantonganWhen luck is good, I’ve got money in my pocket.
Wayah apes wetengku kroso kronconganBut in hard times, I can feel my stomach growling.
Mak jedor mak jedor mak jedor dorrBang, pop, bang! The sound of a tire bursting!
Ono ban pecahThere’s another flat tire to fix.
Wah iki mesti rejeki tekoOh, this has gotta be my fortune coming in.
Mak jedor mak jedor mak jedor dorrBang, pop, bang! The sound of a tire bursting!
Ban pecah manehAnother tire has just blown out.
Isih esuk rejekine tambah nglumpuk oeIt’s still early, and my earnings keep piling up.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Aku iki tukang tambal banI’m a tire repairman by the road.
Uripe sak ndalan-ndalanI live my life entirely on the streets.
Golek pangan duit sing halalI’m just trying to earn an honest living.
Penting cukup kanggo sandang lan panganAs long as there’s enough for clothes and food, I’m happy.
Aku iki tukang tambal banI’m just a roadside tire repairman.
Rejekine untung-untunganMy daily bread depends entirely on luck.
Nasib apik duit kantonganWhen luck is good, I’ve got money in my pocket.
Wayah apes wetengku kroso kronconganBut in hard times, I can feel my stomach growling.
Mak jedor mak jedor mak jedor dorrBang, pop, bang! The sound of a tire bursting!
Ono ban pecahThere’s another flat tire to fix.
Wah iki mesti rejeki tekoOh, this has gotta be my fortune coming in.
Mak jedor mak jedor mak jedor dorrBang, pop, bang! The sound of a tire bursting!
Ban pecah manehAnother tire has just blown out.
Isih esuk rejekine tambah nglumpuk oeIt’s still early, and my earnings keep piling up.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambah nglumpuk oeThey’re piling up now.
Tambal Ban Music Video
The translation of ‘Tambal Ban’ lyrics celebrates humble labor and street-side hope. Slamet Pengamen’s performance in this Indonesian song turns roadside repairs into a joyful anthem.