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JASMINE ON THE BOUNDARIES

JASMINE ON THE BOUNDARIES Works: Ismail Marzuki and Suto Iskandar You are a beautiful young girl Like a flower of jasmine You donate your soul On the border of Bekasi You are called Srikandi A true princess warrior You follow in the footsteps of youth Take control of the country Oh beautiful warrior princess Hear mother's call The longing fields await Your contribution Duhai young teenage girl Hometown edit Back in Mother's lap Serve us in the fields (1947) Notes: Melati di Bumtara is a struggle song by Ismail Marzuki and Suto Iskandar which was created during the post-independence Indonesia's struggle. This song was created as a moral message to the young warriors at that time, especially to the young women who took part in carrying the weapon known as the Barisan Srikandi. They are made aware that the struggle is not merely carrying weapons on the frontline battlefield. However, there are still many who need female workers on the back line, such as helping wit

TAFAKUR

TAFAKUR God, I'm so tired My body is sore and tired My heart is hurt and grieved I work, and work again Without ever thinking of stopping I hang my dream high Hoping my wealth is mountainous And thought they were worth fighting for But today I saw it, I was disappointed There's just a pile of trash there!  I spurred myself hard Pursue knowledge and gasp for breath But, God, the more I learn I'm getting stupid!  Sometimes I feel wasted Organize life in such a way Manage all resolutions and efforts Oh, my God, after a snoop or two I feel useless!  Now I know how stunted it is; my thoughts, my efforts Now I understand how big; my dream, my vanity How poor, how wrong, how naive!  Forgotten body sinks in the mud But hands up with arrogance Don't laugh at me, Lord Forgive my insult - Mahesa Jenar TAFAKUR Tuhan, aku sangat lelah Tubuhku sakit dan letih Hatiku luka dan berduka Aku bekerja, dan bekerja lagi Tanpa pernah berpikir untuk berhenti Aku gantungkan mimpiku