Menjadi lampu yang selalu menyala
«Menjadi lampu yang selalu menyala Aku menjauh dari rasa cemburu Aku berteduh dari duga curiga Yang s'lalu ada Senantiasa bergumul di kepala.»
«I am a lamp that perpetually shines I get away from jealousy I seek refuge from wary That everlastingly Battle inside my head.»
This quote is excerpted from Bin Idris’ song «Temaram» (2016). It is part of the virtual exhibition «Norient City Sounds: Jakarta», curated by Gisela Swaragita.
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Published on August 27, 2025
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