ANALYSIS OF THE MEANING AND MEANING OF SONG LINGSIR WILD, LIR ILIR, AND

PRAU LAYAR

Azzahra Wafiq Aziza, Muhammad Alfariezy Zein, Iranda Lestari

Azzahrawafiqazizah@gmail.com , riezyzein@gmail.com , irandalestari@gmail.com

English education, Faculty of Language and Arts, University of Medan

ABSTRACT

This research is based on the phenomenon of the growing world of music in Indonesia. Music is a
sound art in the form of a song expressing the thoughts and feelings of the creator through harmony, the
shape or structure of the song, and expression as a whole as a whole. A song creator expresses his feelings
based on his frame of reference and field of experience in the form of song lyrics. In music, the lyrics of
the song "Lingsir Wengi" are full of connotations of interesting language to be interpreted, with the
emergence of controversy in the community. In the lyrics of the song Lir Ilir there is also a deep meaning,
especially as Muslims, we must be aware, then wake up from adversity, wake up from the lazy nature and
further strengthen the faith set by Allah. And in the lyrics of the song “Prau Layar” which illustrates the
atmosphere of a vacation to a place of something beautiful, this illustrates the beauty of the coast in
Indonesia which is very beautiful and worth visiting. From the songs, so there arises a question that is the
basis of the formulation of the problem, namely whether the message and meaning contained in the songs.

INTRODUCTION Javanese gendhing, or karawitan. The many

Music has grammar, sentence science,
and rhetoric but music is different from
language. The 'word' element in language is a
concrete material that has a fixed meaning, while
the 'tone' in music is absurd and only meaningful
when it is in between other notes. Its functions
are very large in human life, such as as part of
religious ritual activities, as a medium for
entertainment, education and health.
Music is built by sound elements,
melody, rhythm, harmony, and expression. The
sound itself consists of pitch related to the type
of material and the technique of sound
production. Music is an interesting result of
human culture because music plays a very large
role in various fields. As seen from the
psychological side, music is often a suggestion
for the fulfillment of human life in the desire for
art and creativity. In terms of social music can be
called a mirror of social order exist in society
when scattered music was created.
types of music always use different instruments.
One example of traditional music that
until now still survives is Javanese Gendhing
which in its musical presentation is always filled
with various instruments, such as gongs,
gendhang, flutes, and various kinds of other
traditional instruments. Do not forget the sinden
or singer who sang the song.
Communication as a process of
delivering messages can be said to be
communicative if the communication participant
can understand the meaning of the message
being communicated, this refers to the thought
that a message in the form of a sign system is the
result of a decrease in meaning from the message
maker. A song usually consists of a combination
of instruments and vocal sounds the singer. From
these two alloys formed the integrity of a song.
In a song, besides the power of music, the
element of lyrics sung has an important role as
well.

Various types of music are found in our Through song lyrics, a creator through a
country, such as jazz, bossanova, keroncong, singer who brings the lyrics of the song trying to
dangdut, pop, rock, to traditional music such as convey a message to the listener.
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 And through the lyrics of the song, a
(creator / singer) tries to interact socially with
people who listen to the lyrics of the song.
Through song lyric media, the creator tries to
create a common frame of reference with the
listener so that listeners are expected to have the
same feelings as their interpretation of a song.
(Liliweri, 1994: 16-17).
The message conveyed by an author
through this song certainly will not come from
outside of the song's creator, in the sense that the
message originates from his mindset and frame
of reference and one's field of experience is
formed from the results of his interaction with
the surrounding social environment.
The process of song creation can occur
based on the creator's experience with the world
around him. Can also be from the contemplation
of the creator of a symptom that is seen or felt.
The results of the contemplation are then
conveyed to others by pouring them into the
form of a communication system or sign which
is the text in the form of song lyrics, which is a
communication message.
By observing the work of song lyrics, it
can also be seen how songwriters view and
express phenomena in the community. The
disclosure is with the style, manner, and point of
view of the creator in question.
As in the song Lingsir wengi, Lir Ilir, and
Prau Layar which includes traditional music that
is Javanese gendhing where in singing it uses
certain instruments. All three songs have
different messages and meanings in each of the
lyrics. Therefore this article will review what the
meanings and messages implied in the song
Lingsir Wengi, Lir Ilir, and Prau Layar.
RESEARCH METHODS
Research procedure
The author uses qualitative research
methods in conducting this research. Research
with this method emphasizes the interpretation of
research in writing. Because it cannot be
measured by numbers, things like ideas, or ideas
interpretation will intersect with the
subjectivity of the writer. However, with the
theoretical framework that is used as a reference
the author hopes to compile this research, the
authors hope to minimize subjectivity that may
occur in this study. In conducting this research,
the writer approaches literature study by reading
and understanding the lyrics of the song
contained in the song Lingsir Wengi, Lir Ilir, and
Prau Layar.
Time and Place of Research
This research was conducted on Friday
November 7, 2019, conducted in the classroom
of H. Anif building Medan State University.
Research Sources
This research data is the lyrics of the
song Lingsir Wengi, Lir Ilir, and Prau Layar.
The author chooses the corpus on the basis of
consideration of the writer's interest in the data
so that the impulse arises to analyze the data.
Data collection technique
Data collection techniques can be done
by analyzing the meaning and meaning of the
song Lingsir Wengi, Lir Ilir, and Prau Layar. By
approaching literature study and reading then
understanding the lyrics of the song's lyrics.
Data analysis technique
The data analysis technique used in this
study is qualitative data analysis which is carried
out jointly which includes two activities namely
(1) Discussion and (2) Conclusions.
The meaning and meaning of the song Lingsir
Wengi
The song Lingsir Wengi is one of the
traditional music that is Javanese gendhing
where in singing it uses certain instruments. The
name lingsir wengi is actually another name for
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the Song Rumekso ing Wengi (era of Walisanga)
by Sunan Kalijaga.
In its history it is explained that this song
is a song to substitute dhikr after evening prayers
where in the message delivered through this
song, Kanjeng Sunan Kalijaga spread Islam by
way of songs he created, because at that time
Islamic religion was still difficult to be accepted
by the Javanese people. which still adheres to the
flow of animism and dynamism.
But along with the times, this song was
re-arranged to various types of lyrics and
different instruments. After a change both in
terms of musicality and lyrics. Through the work
of Bossanova Jawa (2001), a Bossas music group
from Semarang, Central Java, tried to change the
lyrics and the music into a romantic and
contemporary nuance, changed its title to Lingsir
Wengi, which created about someone who was
in love or someone who was missing / missing
his partner but not biased to meet, unfortunately
this song was still not considered popiler at that
time.
Finally, after a long disappearance,
Lingsir Wengi was once again popularized
through the film Kuntilanak (2006) with the
main star Julie Estele who finally underwent a
musical change, and the lyrics became more
mystical.
From several sources that appear in an
online forum, it is explained that anyone who
hears or chants Lingsir Wengi (Kuntilanak
version) is believed to be able to bring the ghost
(the unseen world) into our world (the real
world). Some testimonies in an online forum
explained that, those who after watching the film
kuntilanak, both who watched the film and heard
the song seemed to experience an odd event.
This is caused by the aura contained in the song
as iflead them to the unseen. Although there are
testimonies that reveal that some of them
experienced possession.
Finally the perception arises in the
community if listening to this song will bring
death to those who listen to it. Various negative
comments also appear so as not to listen to this
song. Until finally led to mass hysteria in the
middle of the community. Whether it's films,
songs, and shows on television or radio, it will
definitely be a talk of the community.
Remembering that our nation is indeed
inseparable from mystical culture and myth. This
is what causes the song lingsir wengi popular in
the community.
The more people consider the song a
scary myth, the more people are afraid to listen.
Because the field of reference and field
experience that is owned by each person is
different depending on how the person
interpreted it. Does he just listen, or really want
to explore the lyrics contained in it. But it is
unfortunate that the function of songs as a
substitute for prayer is then changed the lyrics
into songs to bring in magical beings. Many
people protested about this song because of the
hysteria effect that occurred in the community.
Whether or not the incident that befell them
depends on how they believe the lyrics.
The following is a verse from the original song
of lingsir wengi, namely Song of Rumeka Ing
Wengi by Kanjeng Sunan Kalijaga.
Ana kidung rumeksa ing wengi…
Teguh hayu luputa ing lara…
Luput ing bilahi kabeh…
Jim setan datan purun…
Paneluhan tan ana wanai…
Miwah panggawe ala…
Gunaning wong luput…
Geni atemahan tirta…
Geni atemahan tirta…
Maling adoh tan ana ngarah ing mami…
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Guna duduk pan sirna… Translation into Indonesian:

Translation into Indonesian: Dusk…

Silence guards in the middle of the night ... Quiet can't be asleep yet ...

There is a silence guard chant in the middle of Tempted when you miss your heart ...
the night ...
Initially just joking but it came true ...
I survived free from all disasters ...
I never thought it would turn out to be love ...
Even evil spirits and demons are not acceptable..
But unfortunately I myself really really love ...
There is no one who dares all kinds of magic ...
Feeling restless already falling ...
Especially the evil deeds of innocent people ...
Who do you want to complain to ...
Fire and water ...
Day and night don't forget ...
No burglar came to me ...
I hope I can trust the promise ...
To use magic even vanished ...

Differences in lyrics after appearing in the 2006

While the following is Lingsir Wengi, kuntilanak film:
popularized by Java Bissanova:
Lingsir wengi sliramu tumeking sirno…
Lingsir wengi…
Ojo tangi nggonmu guling…
Sepi during bias nendra…
Awas jo ngetoro…
Kagoda mring wewayah kang ngreridu ati…
Aku lagi bang wingo wingo…
Kawitane mung sembrono njur kulina…
Jin setan kang tak utusi…
Ra ngiro yen bakal nuwuhke tresna…
Dadyo sebarang wojo lelayu…
Nanging duh tibane…

Aku dhewe kang nemahi…

Translation into Indonesian:
Nandang bronto…
Towards night your shadow begins to disappear..
Kadung loro sambat sambat sopo…
Don't wake up from your bed / move ...
Rina wengi sing tak puji ojo lali…
Watch out not to look ...
Janjine muga bias tak ugemi…
I was in a state of exasperation ...

Jin and demons I have sent ...

Be anything but don't bring death ...

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 If we look at each verse above, it is clear Dondomono jlumatono kanggo sebo mengko
that there is a difference between the old song sore…
verse and the new song verse, where in the new
song verse (Lingsir Wengi ost kuntilanak) there Mumpung padhang rembulane…
are differences in the lyrics that describe a scary Mumpung jembar kalangane…
and frightening atmosphere.
Yo surako… surak hiyo…
Whereas in the old stanza only contains
praise or prayer to maintain the safety of the
world and the hereafter. Likewise in the second
Translation into Indonesian:
stanza the contents are the same about praise but
for someone. Describing the feeling of someone Wake up, wake up ...
who is homesick for not being able to meet his
lover. However, the community has now been Plants have blossomed ...
consumed by the song Lingsir Wengi Kuntilanak
So green the bride and groom ...
version which until this moment is still feared to
be heard, even though when listening to the Shepherd child, shepherd child ...
original version (Kidung ing Rumekso ing
Wengi) and (Lingsir Wengi version Java Climb the star fruit tree ...
Bossanova) has nothing to do with bringing Even though it's slippery but climb ...
death, because this song is used as a starting
point or protector for us, but it is also used to To wash your clothes ...
describe the feelings of someone who is longing
Your clothes, your clothes torn on the side ...
for his lover.
Sew it, correct it to face this evening ...
The meaning and meaning of the song Lir Ilir
While the moon shines brightly ...
In the song lir ilir has a different meaning in the
sentences in the lyrics, the meaning contained in While there is plenty of free time ...
the song Lir Ilir is as Muslims, we must be
aware, then wake up from adversity, wake up Come on cheer ... with cheers yes ...
from the lazy nature and further strengthen the
faith set by God.
Each song's lyrics have different meanings,
The following are excerpts from the lyrics of the
which will be explained below:
song Lir Ilir:
Lir - Ilir, Lir - Ilir
Lir – Ilir, Lir – Ilir…
Tandure wis sumilir
Tandure wis sumilir…
No ijo royo royo not senggo temanten anyer
Tak ijo royo – royo tak senggo temanten anyar…
In this lyrics it means that as Muslims,
Cah angon – cah angon penekno blimbing
we must wake up from suffering, wake up from
kuwi…
laziness, and be closer to Allah. This self is
Lunyu lunyu yo penekno kanggo mbasuh symbolized by plants that start to bloom and turn
dodotiro… green. It's up to us, want to remain sheltered and
let our plants (faith) die or wake up and fight to
Dodotiro – dodotiro kmitir bedhah pinggir…

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grow large plants and get happiness like a
newlywed.
Cah angon – cah angon penekno blimbing kuwi
Lunyu – lunyu yo penekno kanggo mbasuh
dodotiro
In this lyrics it means that the cahang is
interpreted as someone who is pastoring passion
(lust). If lust is not shepherded properly, it can
self-destruct. Penekno blimbing kuwi is ordered
to climb the belimning tree, in general star fruit
has a sticky aspel five, which is used as a symbol
of the pillars of Islam. Panekno lunyu means
even though it is slippery, we must continue to
climb star fruit (to keep faith and be more with
God) and Kanggo mbasuh dodotiro means
washing our clothes, the clothes in these lyrics
mean our faith.
Dodotiro – dodotiro kmitir bedhah pinggir
Dondomono jlumatono kanggo sebo mengko
sore
Dodot in this lyrics is defined as religion
and morals, ordering that we must complete our
religion and morals. The word Dondomoro
jlumatono means that we knit what we have
broken so that it can be immediately repaired to
be perfect (which means that we must improve
ourselves to become better people). The
afternoon mengko implies a short time of our
lives in the world (meaning if we are still alive,
we must make the best use of it).
Mumpung padhang rembulane
Mumpung jembar kalangane
Yo surao…surak hiyo…
In this lyrics it means that we should not
spend time while young and healthy, while there
is still a chance and a long time to get close to
God. Whereas the lyrics of the song Yo Surako
Surak Hiyo describe the feelings of someone
who is happy and feels grateful to God.
This song was composed by Sunan Kalijaga in
the early 16th century. This song tries to invite
Javanese people to embrace, believe in, and
practice the religion of Islam slowly without
crashing into any traditions that have developed.
The Meaning and Meaning of Prau Layar
song lyrics
The Prau Layar song has a meaning that
illustrates the atmosphere of a vacation to
something beautiful, this illustrates the beauty of
the coastline in Indonesia which is very beautiful
and worth visiting. This song also hints to us so
as not to forget ourselves or the comfort of the
atmosphere. We have to be smart in managing
where we should go. At the end of the song this
song says that we must go home because
tomorrow we must work. So the message that we
can learn from the lyrics of this song is:
1. Discipline of time
2. Remember refreshing
3. Remember about our own beautiful earth, and
let's take care and enjoy it.
There are the song lyrics from the Prau Layar
song:
Yuk kanca ning nggisik gembira…
Alerap – lerap banyuning segara…
Angliak numpak perahu layar…
Ing dina minggu kepariwisata…
Alon prahune wis nengah…
Byak..byuk..byak..banyu tinelak…
Ora jemu jemu katon esem ngguyu…
Ngilangake rasa lungrah lesu…
Adek njawil mas, jebul wis sore…
Witing kelapa katon ngawe – awe…
Prayogane becik bali wae…
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Dene sesuk esuk tumandang nyambut gawe…
There are the contents of the song Prau Layar:
Let's fairy friends go to the ocean to have fun
the sea shines the water is very beautiful
we go aboard the sailboat
on Sundays we travel there
Don't know and slowly
It turns out our boat has arrived in the middle
Bruuk the water was inflated
It's not saturated we go through it
Keep smiling challenging him
To eliminate wilting in the heart
You remind me of what turned out to be late
afternoon
The base of the coconut looks waving
Let us go home
Because you have to work tomorrow
This song is included in the category of
Praon Praon which was first created by Ki
Nartosabdho who participated in the program to
succeed tourism in the Visit Indonesia Year 2008
event.
Conclusion
Song lyrics are as a means of expression
that can have various interpretations. In this
article, the three song lyrics in 3 Javanese
Gendhing songs have various meanings and
meanings.
Especially Lingsir Wengi's song, which
considers the song a scary myth, and many
people are afraid to listen to it. But the song
Lingsir Wengi, which was delivered by Sunan
Kalijaga, has a meaning and meaning that is
different from the song Lingsir Wengi which is
now popular.
While the song Lir Ilir, composed by
Sunan Kalijaga in the early 16th century, has a
very deep meaning to bring someone into the
religion of Islam slowly without crashing into
any traditions that have developed at that time.
And on the Prau song screen that has
meaning and meaning to live by remembering
the time. We must be smart in managing the time
we should go. And at the end of this song, it
means to keep remembering the next day so that
we will not be relieved.
From the discussion above, it can be
drawn a hypothesis that perceptions will affect
human views, the type of message delivered is
only examined in half or not intact, so that raises
a different meaning between one perception with
another perception.
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