August 12, 2024
My favourite Waldjinah song is kind of a government PSA propaganda piece.
The title translates to "Be Mindful of the Dangers of the Road".
Written by Ismanto (31st January 1929 – 1 May 1996), who was a keroncong and langgam composer from Surakarta.
He collaborated with Waldjinah many times.
Malem Minggu Kutha Solo pancen rame
Saturday Night Solo is undoubtedly busy
Abang, biru s'peda motor sak wernane
Red, blue colourful motor bikes abound
Pating sliwer koyo podo rebut banter
Chaos, its a total scramble
Ora bener, tanpa tandha waton minger
It's not right, taking turns without indicating
Jo sembrono, gatekno tandha ing marga
Don't be reckless, pay attention to road rules
Do elingo bebaya kang nggondhol nyawa
Be mindful, an incident can claim lives
Para muda keh-akehe tanpo duga
Most of them youth without a clue
Dupeh biso ora eling mring beboyo
Because they can, they care not for the dangers
Tumrap para pengemudi opo wae
For all drivers, whatever it is
Do nindakno lalu lintas praturane
Obey the traffic regulations
Gambar cumplung njaban kutha wigatekna
The road signs are important in the city and beyond
Ojo mbambung mlebu kutha den alon no
Don't speed, when entering the city go slowly
Praturane lalu lintas sak temene
The traffic regulations as they are
Mamrihake keslametan sopo wae
is to ensure the safety of everyone
Men ndadekne yen to podo nindakake
If everyone follows and applies it
Negarane tata arja lan tentreme
The nation will be orderly and harmonious
Praturane lalu lintas sak temene
The traffic regulations as they are
Mamrihake keslametan sopo wae
is to ensure the safety of everyone
Men ndadekne yen to podo nindakake
If everyone follows and applies it
Negarane tata arja lan tentreme
The nation will be orderly and harmonious