Intanku Kesepian - Explanation Part 2

Menanti hadirnya Kasihmu sayang

Waiting (for) the presence (Of) your love, (my) love

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"Menanti" means "waiting". "hadirnya" means "the presence of". "kasihmu" is made up of two words: "kasih" and "mu". "kasih" is a noun that means "love". And "mu" is a polite form of saying "you" (singular).


"sayang" is a term of endearment, it is a noun which means "my love". The usage of this word is not limited to only couples. We can also refer to our kids as "sayang", which in this case would mean "dear".


Relating to the previous verses, it is probably trying to say "Hatiku menanti hadirnya kasihmu, sayang" meaning "My heart is waiting (for) the presence of your love, my love".

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Intanku Kesepian - Explanation Part 1

Hanya padamu Terbuka hatiku

Only to you (Is) open my heart

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"hanya" means "only". "padamu" is made up of two words: "pada" and "mu". "pada" means "to", while "mu" is a polite way of saying "awak" or "engkau"--both meaning "you" (singular). So "hanya padamu" means "only to you".


"hatiku" is also made up of two words: "hati" and "ku". "hati", in this case, would mean "heart"; in a science book, it would mean "liver". "ku" is a polite way of saying "aku". So "hatiku" would literally mean "heart my" or more accurately "my heart".


"terbuka" is made up of the prefix "ter" and the word "buka" which means "open". Hence, "terbuka" would mean "is open". So "terbuka hatiku" would literally mean "is open my heart".


"Hanya padamu terbuka hatiku" is a poetical way of saying "Hatiku terbuka hanya padamu", meaning "My heart is open only to you".

Photo credit to EnlighthenNext MagazineNotes:(1) Difference between the prefix "ter" and "mem": In the sentence, "John telah membuka the door", "telah membuka" would mean "opened" (transitive). In the sentence, "The door terbuka", "terbuka" would mean "is opened" (intransitive).(2) The word "ku" is almost never used in conversation. Usually, "aku" which means "I" will be used among friends. And the politer form "saya" will be used with someone you've just met or someone elder.(3) The word "mu" is also almost never used in conversation. Usually, "engkau" is used among friends. And the politer form "awak" will be used with someone you've just met or someone elder.

Wings - Intanku Kesepian

For our first posting, we have selected a song by the Malaysian Rock Group "Wings" entitled "Intanku Kesepian". The translations given below are literal, hence, some parts of it would not make much sense--in fact, it would make much nonsense! ;P We will provide the explanation to these lyrics in the next post.

Song credit to rinkisha at YouTube

Intanku Kesepian Hanya padamu Terbuka hatiku Menanti hadirnya Kasihmu sayang Cinta yang murni Sehangat mentari Membara hanyalah Untukmu Belum sempat aku Memberi padamu Engkau yang kudamba Hilang tiba-tiba Tiada lagi Irama cintamu sayang Tiada lagi Haruman kasihmu intan Tinggallah aku Menyulam cinta yang sirna Di dalam senyum Yang berbayang duka Ku kesepian Akan ku tunggu Takdir menentukan Engkau dan aku Kan bersua lagi Memadu cinta Selembut bayu senja Mengukir rindu Di daunan hari kasih Menghilang resah Lewat pertemuan kita Biarpun harus Ku telan keperitan Kerana engkau Intan yang ku sayang Akan ku terus Menunggumu Intan

My Precious (is) Lonely Only to you (Is) open my heart Waiting (for) the presence (Of) your love, (my) love A love that's pure As hot as the sun Smoldering only For you Before am able I To give to you You that I desire Disappeared suddenly (There is) no more Rhythm of your love, (my) love (There is) no more Scent of your love, precious Leaving me to Embroider the lost love In a smile With a shadow of sadness I (am) lonely Will I wait Destiny to determine You and me Will meet again Be in love As soft as the evening breeze Carving the longing On the leaves of the days of love Disappears restlessness After our encounter Eventhough have to I swallow the pain Because you (Are) the precious that I love Will I continue Waiting for you, precious