Tapi Lyrics Meaning | Dalam Dinamika | Perunggu

Perunggu delivers a heartfelt tune with ‘Tapi,’ a track from their album ‘Dalam Dinamika.’ Adam Adenan, Ildo Hasman, and Maul Ibrahim write the lyrics, while the trio, along with Petra Sihombing and Enrico Octaviano, compose the music. The song captures the tension between leaving home and the comfort of familiar streets.

Tapi Lyrics Meaning | Dalam Dinamika | Perunggu
Released: November 29, 2024

Tapi

Perunggu • From “Dalam Dinamika”

Lyricist
Adam Adenan, Ildo Hasman, Maul Ibrahim
Composer
Adam Adenan, Ildo Hasman, Maul Ibrahim, Petra Sihombing, Enrico Octaviano

Dalam Dinamika’s Tapi Indonesian Lyrics English Translation

The lyrics describe a mix of hesitation and resolve, with lines like ‘Bandung is still holding me tight’ reflecting the pull of home. The poet contrasts this with the uncertainty of Jakarta, where dreams might be ‘slowly torn apart.’ The recurring mention of a mother’s prayers adds a layer of warmth and support.

Besok lusa aku ke JakartaIn a couple of days I’m headed to Jakarta
Memulai lagi semuanya di sanaStarting everything all over again there
Kakak bilang siap siap sajaMy brother told me to just be ready,
Membatin ku ingin semua batal jugaSecretly wishing that everything would just be cancelled
Bandung masih memelukku eratBandung is still holding me tight
Sementara ku masih ingin lewat BubatWhile I still want to pass through ‘Bubat street’
Mungkin untuk terakhir kalinyaMaybe for the very last time,
Atau mungkin minggu depan ku pulang sajaOr maybe I’ll just come back home next week
TapiBut
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Atau perlahan bongkar mimpikuOr slowly tear my dreams apart,
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Kupunya doa IbuI’ve got my mother’s prayers
Rupanya susah memang yang kucariTurns out what I’m looking for is truly difficult
Tak bisa andalkan siapa siapa lagiI can’t rely on anyone else anymore
Selain akal dan hati nuraniBesides my wits and my conscience,
Selain sarapan porsi tukang galiAnd a ‘heavy laborer’s’ portion of breakfast
TapiBut
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Atau perlahan bongkar mimpikuOr slowly tear my dreams apart,
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Kupunya doa IbuI’ve got my mother’s prayers
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Kupunya doa IbuI’ve got my mother’s prayers
Dunia boleh saja menahankuThe world can go ahead and hold me back
Kupunya doa IbuI’ve got my mother’s prayers
Dunia boleh saja melawankuThe world can go ahead and oppose me
Kupunya doa IbuI’ve got my mother’s prayers

Tapi Music Video

What does ‘Tapi’ mean? The lyrics talk about the struggle between moving forward and staying rooted. Perunggu blends indie rock with personal storytelling in this Indonesian gem.