"Indonesia
Pusaka
Pusaka is a Sanskrit word meaning treasure or heirloom.
Within Javanese Kejawen culture and other Austronesian cultures affected by it, known as the Malays, but most specifically the inhabitants of modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia ( Minangs), ...
" ( en, Indonesia, the Heritage) is a patriotic song composed by
Ismail Marzuki
Ismail Marzuki (also known as Bang Ma'ing; 11 May 1914 – 25 May 1958) was an Indonesian composer, songwriter and musician who wrote around 202 to 240 songs between 1931 and 1958, including numerous popular patriotic songs. Among his best- ...
. It is normally played on Indonesian Independence Day celebration.
Lyrics
First verse:
Indonesia tanah air beta
Pusaka abadi nan jaya
Indonesia sejak dulu kala
Tetap dipuja-puja bangsa
Reff:
Di sana tempat lahir beta
Dibuai, dibesarkan bunda
Tempat berlindung di hari tua
Tempat akhir menutup mata
Second verse:
Sungguh indah tanah air beta
Tiada bandingnya di dunia
Karya indah Tuhan Maha Kuasa
Bagi bangsa yang memujanya
Reff:
Indonesia ibu pertiwi
Kau kupuja, kau kukasihi
Tenagaku bahkan pun jiwaku
Kepadamu rela kuberi
Lyrics in English
First verse:
Indonesia my homeland
everlasting treasure
Indonesia since ancient times
always praised by nations
Reff:
There I was born
Cared for, raised by mother
Place to shelter in old age
Final place to close my eyes
Second verse:
Indonesia, thou art beautiful
No other lands can compare
The work of the LORD Almighty
For a nation that praises Him
Reff:
Indonesia, motherland dear
I adore thee, I love thee
All my strength, my life even
I pledge to thee, my homeland.
Trivia
* The Song Indonesia Pusaka song by Rossa also used for Closing theme tune which broadcast by
SCTV and
Indosiar
PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri, commonly known as Indosiar, is an Indonesian over-the-air television network. It broadcasts nationwide on UHF and can be received throughout the Indonesian archipelago on analog PAL television sets, established on ...
See also
*
Indonesia Raya
"" (; "Great Indonesia") is the national anthem of Indonesia. It has been the national anthem since the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 1945. The song was introduced by its composer, Wage Rudolf Supratman, on 28 October 19 ...
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Indonesian songs
Indonesian patriotic songs