Dan...
Dan bila esok datang kembali
Seperti sedia kala
Di mana kau bisa bercanda
Dan...
Perlahan kau pun lupakan aku
Mimpi burukmu
Di mana telah kutancapkan duri tajam
Kau pun menangis, menangis sedih
Maafkan aku
Dan...
Bukan maksudku, bukan inginku
Melukaimu
Sadarkah kau di sini ku pun terluka
Melupakanmu, menepikanmu
Maafkan aku
Lupakanlah saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Caci-maki saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Dan...
Bukan maksudku, bukan inginku
Melukaimu
Sadarkah kau di sini 'ku pun terluka
Melupakanmu, menepikanmu
Maafkan aku
Lupakanlah saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Caci-maki saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Lupakanlah saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Caci-maki saja diriku
Bila itu bisa membuatmu
Kembali bersinar dan berpijar
Seperti dulu kala
Wo-ho, wo-ho,wo-oo
About This Song
"Dan" is a deeply introspective ballad about the agonizing aftermath of causing pain to someone you love, exploring themes of guilt, sacrifice, and the paradox of loving someone enough to let them go. The song's narrator grapples with the weight of having hurt their partner, acknowledging that they've become a source of nightmares and tears rather than joy and laughter. What makes this track particularly poignant is its unflinching examination of toxic love dynamics-the recognition that sometimes the most loving act is complete self-erasure from someone's life. The lyrics reveal a profound emotional maturity, as the narrator doesn't seek forgiveness or reconciliation but instead begs their former partner to forget them entirely, even encouraging them to "curse and berate" them if it helps them heal and "shine brightly" again. Musically, Sheila On 7 delivers this emotional devastation through their signature alternative rock sound, with melancholic guitar work and Duta's vulnerable vocal delivery that perfectly captures the raw pain of self-imposed exile. The song resonated deeply with Indonesian listeners because it articulated a universal yet rarely discussed aspect of love-the moment when you realize you've become the villain in someone else's story and must find the courage to remove yourself completely. The repetitive use of "Dan" (meaning "and" in Indonesian) creates a stream-of-consciousness effect, as if the narrator is desperately trying to explain themselves while simultaneously accepting their fate as the one who must disappear.
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