'Bendera' - Indonesia's Inspiring Song

I chanced upon the finals of Indonesia Idol 4. Was very impressed with the finalists performing the song, 'Bendera', in a group on stage, swaying their national red-white flag with full of pride.

As Indonesia celebrate's its coming national day this 17th August, I felt this song was timely (PS: This song was sung by a group Cokelat prior).

Though Im not Indonesian, but it was refreshing to listen to this song which has a very nice modern tune and inspiring lyrics (though simple). Truly love the chorus :)





Here, I like to share the lyrics (in Bahasa Indonesia):

Biar saja ku tak sehebat matahari
Tapi ku slalu mencoba tuk menghangatkanmu
Biar saja ku tak setegar batu karang
Tapi ku slalu mencoba tuk melindungimu

Biar saja ku tak seharum bunga mawar
Tapi slalu kucoba tuk mengharumkanmu
Biar saja ku tak seelok langit sore
Tapi slalu kucoba tuk mengindahkanmu

Kupertahankan kau demi kehormatan bangsa
Kupertahankan kau demi tumpah darah
Semua pahlawan-pahlawanku

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