A Genius in His Own Right....

Strangely, this mind keeps on having thoughts of the late P. Ramlee. Specially when listening to his Raya Songs:- Dendang Perantau & Suara Takbir.

Yes we all know that P. Ramlee is a GREAT artiste...every Malay in M'sia & S'pore knows that.

But when we really do a study of any one of his works, Mashaallah, we still can't find his equal in our Malay Film & Music Industry.

Take his song "Tiada kata secantik bahasa" as an example. The melody is beautiful & the lyrics are simple and sweet if you're to listen carefully.

The most amazing about this song is, it unusually starts with Chorus --> Bridge --->Chorus -->Bridge. No verse in a song from the 60's????

How innovative was this man!!! Let's take a look at the lyrics:

P Ramlee - Tiada Kata Secantik Bahasa
(No words as beautiful as a language)
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Chorus
Tiada kata secantik bahasa
No words as beautiful as a language

Untuk ku puji adinda
For my praise of you (Darling)

Tiada gambar secantik lukisan
No picture as beautiful as a painting

Nak kutunjuk perasaan
for the revelations of my feelings


Bridge
O dinda puspa gemalai
O darling, just like swaying flower

Mengharum jiwa
(You) fragrant the soul

Hemm... Hemm

Dinda puspa gemala
Darling, just like swaying flower

Mestika kanda
You are my Precious Jewel


Chorus
Namun musim berubah
Even the season changes

Suasana bertukar
(And) situation alters

Tapi ikatan mesra
But this intimate love ties

Sikit pun takkan longgar
Will not diffuse even a little

Tiada kata secantik bahasa
No words as beautiful as a language

Untuk kupuji adinda
For my praise of you (Darling)

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Al-Fateha

Al-Marhum Tan Sri P. Ramlee (22 March 1929–29 May 1973).
His cemetary is located on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur..