The Meaning and Significance of the Lyrics of 'TABOLA BALE', A Song About Falling in Love from the East

Kapanlagi.com - The song Tabola Bale by Silet Open Up has become one of the popular regional Indonesian songs from the East that is widely listened to and sung by the Indonesian people. This song went viral on TikTok, and netizens started creating their own dance to it. The song tells about feelings of love that have long been buried. Check out the details below!

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1. Admiration and Repressed Feelings for the Figure of Ade Nona

This song depicts the feelings of a man who has fallen in love with the figure of "Ade Nona" who is now increasingly enchanting. These feelings make him restless, awkward, and even unable to sleep, as expressed in the lyric excerpt, "Kaka tabola-bale lia Ade Nona e / Su makin manyala e, kaka hati susah e." Tabola-bale itself means restless or uneasy. The song also emphasizes how the charm of Ade Nona becomes more captivating, "Dulu Ade rambu kepang dua, sekarang rambu merah-merah / Kaka lia Ade tambah manis, pulang rantau dari mana?"

The song also explains that these feelings have actually been there for a long time and have been repressed, "Dulu denai lah suko mancaliak Udak bakawan / Raso-raso ko ado, tapi denai diamkan." Interestingly, this song also incorporates the Minang language. It depicts a moment when the long-repressed feelings finally explode when the beloved reappears before him.

2. The Flirtation and Love that Changes

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Interestingly, this song is not just about behavior, but also contains sincere flirtation and serious intentions in building a relationship. The male figure in the song truly wants to establish a long and serious relationship, "Eh, Maimuna, eh, how cute / I hope we can be together cheaply / If you accept my love / I promise we will get married right away."

In addition to being full of flirtation, the lyrics of this song also explain how love can change a person's life for the better. The man promises to stop his bad habits for the sake of love. "If I end up with Ade, I will stop smoking / You must be my match, Ade." This message adds depth to the meaning that affection is not just admiration, but also a reason to change oneself.

3. A Relatable Story

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In the end, the song Tabola Bale can make many people relate to the meaning it conveys. The feeling of love can make one restless and uneasy, but it also brings happiness and motivation to change. With colorful lyrics, humor, and flirtation, this song successfully touches many who have ever experienced falling in love and feeling awkward.

4. Lyrics of the Song Tabola Bale

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Brother, tabola-bale to Sister Nona
It’s getting brighter, brother, my heart is troubled
Before, I was happy to see Uda's friends
There are feelings, but I can't keep quiet (hey!)

Sister Nona is getting more beautiful, making brother fall in love
Before, Sister had two braids, now she has red hair
Brother, Sister, getting sweeter, where did you come back from?
Oh dear, Sister Nona, don't try to act cool in front of brother
Brother is falling for you

Brother, tabola-bale to Sister Nona
It’s getting brighter, brother, my heart is troubled
Sister makes brother dizzy, sleeping at night with thoughts of you
Since I met Sister, oh God, forgive me

Sister walks past the alley in front of the house
Brother gets flustered until his mood changes
Suddenly excited because of Sister Nona
Who owns this fairy from the East?

Brother tracks down your name
It doesn’t take long
Directly asked your Mama
Turns out Sister Nona, your name is Maimuna

Hey, Maimuna, oh how cute
Brother hopes we can live in one house
If you accept my love
Brother promises we will marry right away

Oh, Uda, don’t be so rude
I’m not like that
Just afraid to look at Uda
It’s like being hit with a wave

Before, I was happy to see Uda's friends
There are feelings, but I can't keep quiet

Ah, wow, this girl is so beautiful
She’s from Java, getting even prettier
Her style is getting different, red lips
Oh dear, Mama, Mama, whose child is this?

Before she was still little, little, little (Sister)
Now she’s from Java, getting more beautiful (Sister)
You are perfect, truly a fairy fallen from the sky
If I were with you, brother would stop being shy

Surely you are Sister's match
I swear this is not a joke, I’m serious

Sister Nona is getting more beautiful, making brother fall in love
Before, Sister had two braids, now she has red hair
Brother, Sister, getting sweeter, where did you come back from?
Oh dear, Sister Nona, don't try to act cool in front of brother
Brother is falling for you

Brother, Sister makes me dizzy, sleeping at night with thoughts of you
Since I met Sister, oh God, forgive me

Sister makes brother dizzy, sleeping at night with thoughts of you
Since I met Sister, oh God, forgive me

(kpl/vaj)