And so, I’ve always loved this song of Tulus, titled “Teman Hidup”. It is rare that I like Indonesian song or artist, but he’s pretty exceptional. And this song is the first song that I heard from him. And here, I’ll try to translate its lyrics into English. Gotta admit that it is a pretty poetic song–and so are his other songs (so pardon me for my insufficient vocabulary/grammar).
She is beauty, snatches away my gloom
She is whom I’ve been waiting for
Brings serenity, spoils senses
She is always there for meTo be near her, I am calmer
With her, the road is brighter
Stay with me, be my lifetime friend
The two of us confronting the world
You are mine, I am yours, we unite our destination
Together we wade the rush of timeYou are mine, I am yours
You are mine, I am yoursTo be near her, I am calmer
With her, the road is brighterStay with me, be my lifetime friend
The two of us confronting the world
You are mine, I am yours, we unite our destination
Together we wade the rush of timeIf later in the future
Many trials come against our love story
Don’t quickly give up
You have me, I have you, forever will be as suchStay with me, be my lifetime friend
The two of us confronting the world
You are mine, I am yours, we unite our destination
Together we wade the rush of timeYou are mine, I am yours
You are the soul that I always adoreTulus – Teman Hidup
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