Gemilang Songs - Glory Songs

3 popular songs with the same title have been released in Malaysia over the past 2 decades. Gemilang which means glory in Malay seems to have a positive impact on these singers, as they are amongst Malaysia's most popular & longest lasting singers of all time. And to add, these are the rare singers who are more known by all races in Malaysia.

The positive meanings in each song, though slightly different, all go along the lines of not giving up despite the hurdles & obstacles seem to be deep rooted with them, bringing these singers a large number of fans who continue to support them, and if I may say continue to bring them from glory to glory.

Firstly we have Malaysia's 'queen of rock', Ella, who holds the all time record of best selling album of 350000 units in 1994. Her Gemilang song is a love song which talks about wanting to achieve the glorious moment together. The postive part about the song says that their dream is getting closer, especially after facing all of the obstacles so far.

The other Gemilang song was sung by Sheila Majid, who the local press calls the 'queen of jazz'. This is the singer who has broken many firsts records in Malaysia, like being the first artiste to perform & release albums in Japan, performed in sold out concert in UK, having solo concert in The Esplanade (Singapore) and to have 10000 fans attending her Lagenda concert in Malaysia (a very rare feat for any singer in Malaysia - local or foreign). Known for her soothing songs with meaningful inspiring lyrics, her Gemilang song is also a love song. The meaning & objectives of the lyrics are similar that to Ella's Gemilang. I particular like the lyrics whereby she mentions that 'all seems like a wonderful dream coming to reality... and now they are heading to glory'.

Finally, the final Gemilang is rather recent and is very popular as well, as it was the song for the finals for the 1st Malaysian Idol which was won by Jaclyn Victor. Her performance in the new song simply showcased her strong vocals as she was able to streched to the high notes. This song is the one that touched me most as I find the melody the most dynamic and lyrics closest to my heart. It is very suitable like the journey of the winner, as she says 'that she is just like the the other stars in the sky and that the moment is here, right now, to make it (her dream) become a reality'.
Just to add, this song, also won the Asian Music Festival award and the prestigious local award - Juara Lagu (Champion Of Songs) - Best Song of The Year Category. Jaclyn has also won numerous other awards in her still new singing career.

Here I attach the songs & their lyrics. May you be inspired - and here's wishing you to achieve Glory in your dreams & wishes :)


Gemilang by Ella



Terjagaku dari tidur yang lena
Melangkah malas menuju jendela
Kabus menyelubungi subuh
Mengimbas segala kenangan yang lalu

Lautan luas telah ku renangi
Segala onak ranjau yang berduri
Tak kenal dan tak ku peduli
Ku terus mencuba
Kecapi hingga kini

Bersama-sama tempuhi segala
Walau jalanan masih jauh
Hanya kau dan aku yang tahu
Saat gemilang yang aku nantikan
Hampir menjelma di depan mataku
Ku percaya saatkan tiba
Hanya menunggu tika dan masa

Bersama-sama
Tempuhi segala
Saat gemilang akan tiba
Kan kita kecapi bersama
Sungguh aku berjanji
Dengan diriku sendiri
Untukku menggenggami
Ikhlas, sabar, benar


Gemilang by Sheila Majid



Tiada nestapa
Merintangi pertemuan
Kelembutan
Mengusik perasan yang tenang

Dikau yang pertama
Menusuki sanubari
Tika merasa
Seolah di hamparan cahaya

Segalanya
Bagaikan impian yang ternyata
Kita bina keteguhan cinta suci abadi

Semuanya
Segera mendatang mimpi indah
Kita berdua menuju gemilang
Asmara
Asmara

Menharungi ruang
Percintaan berpanjangan
Seiringan bersama merentasi
Cabaran

Seluas angkasa di ruangnya hati
Kita
Di jiwa ku terasa bahagia



Gemilang by Jaclyn Victor



Berjuta bintang menyanyi
Ku di antara yang satu
Mungkin cahaya dan impianku
Di sini... Gemilang

Lalu ku redah onak duri
dan lautan api
kemuncaknya ingin ku tawan
aku jelajahi

c/o
Kini gemilang itu
semakin pasti ku genggam
gemilang suara keyakinan kian dalam
gementar harus jangan
jiwaku harus bertenaga
mungkin kini
menjadi realiti

Lalu ku redah onak duri
dan lautan api
kemuncaknya ingin ku tawan
aku jelajahi