The Meaning of Life (Arti Kehidupan) Cover Song

This is a masterpiece song of Doel Sumbang. Legend musician in Indonesia. Doel is famous as a singer who always represent voice of the low class people in Indonesia. Doel Sumbang (born in Bandung, West Java, May 16, 1963 is a musician from West Java. He began his career in the theater world at "Theater Braga". And he also learned a lot from Remy Sylado, who was none other than the director of Dapur Teater 23761, from where he got the nickname "Doel", the name "Sumbang" is associated with his eccentric, vulgar, and nosy songs. He often critized the government through his song. Not only speak about those all, He writes and compose many love song. As a Sundanese, one of many tribes in Indonesia, Doel Sumbang records many songs in Sundanese language. His works which are counted quite a lot and the character of his strong works as musicians and singers make him often equated with other musicians such as Ebiet G Ade, or Iwan Fals. 'Arti Kehidupan' is the most memorable song that still fresh in my memory. The million people song in Indonesia.

Here is the lyrics and its translation

Jangan Berkata tidak bila kau jatuh cinta

Don't say no when you're in love

Terus terang sajalah buat apa berdusta

Just be honest don't lie

Cinta itu Anugrah maka berbahagialah

Love is a bless you must happy

Sebab kita sengsara bila tak punya cinta

Because we suffer when we have no love

Rintangan Pasti datang menghadang

Obstacles Will surely come

Cobaan Pasti datang menghujam

Trials will surely come to pierce

Namun yakinlah bahwa cinta kan membuatmu

But rest assured that love will make you

Mengerti akan Arti Kehidupan

Understand the Meaning of Life

Marilah sayang mari sirami

Come on dear, let's watering

Cinta yg tumbuh didalam hati

Love that grows in our heart

Marilah sayang mari sirami

Come on dear, let's watering

Agar merekah sepanjang hari

In order to blossom all day

With Love,

Reza Sofyan