List of Indonesian National Anthems – Knowing and learning the national anthem has various benefits, Sinaumed’s . For example, it can foster a sense of nationalism, enrich types of music, foster creativity, and self-confidence.
Besides that, through these national songs, Sinaumed’s can also learn to appreciate and respect the services of the heroes. Moreover, the lyrics of the national anthem are generally related to the fighting spirit of the heroes.
Usually, matters relating to the national anthem are packed into one of the subject matter taught at school. Even so, there’s nothing wrong if Sinaumed’s studies it at home to enrich his knowledge.
Sinaumed’s can learn about the songwriter, the meaning behind the lyrics, or the history of why the song was created. In Indonesia itself, there are lots of national songs such as Indonesia Raya, Wake Up Young Youth, and Berkibarlah Benderaku which are often heard.
Then, what are the other Indonesian national anthem lists? Check out the 23 national songs that Sinaumed’s can learn below.
National Song Lyrics and History
Well, Sinaumed’s doesn’t need to be confused looking for summaries of national songs. Below are 23 national songs complete with lyrics and composers quoted from the book Complete Series of National Obligatory Songs by the Smart Voice Team and the book Complete Collection of National Obligatory Songs by Harris S. Yulianto.
1. For you Country
Creator: Kusbini
The song entitled Bagimu Negeri was composed by Kusbini in 1942. It is interesting to note, it turns out that the lyrics of this song were changed in order to disguise the message of struggle that is implicit in this song so that it would not be known by the Japanese colonialists at that time.
Song Lyrics For You Country
To you our country promises
To you our land is devoted
We serve our country to you
For you the land of our soul and body
2. Build Youth
Creator: Alfred Simanjuntak
In the beginning, this song was a march from the Perfect Indonesian Folk School. This song is intended to foster a sense of nationalism among the youth at the school.
Lyrics of the song Wake Up Youth
Wake up Indonesian youth
Your sleeves are singular for the country
The future is your responsibility
Become your responsibility towards the homeland
Become your responsibility towards the homeland
Please try to be honest and sincere
Don’t talk much and work hard
The heart is firm and straight, the mind remains clear
Behave smoothly, O son of the country
Behave smoothly, O son of the country
3. Red and White Flag
Creator: Mrs. Sud
In accordance with the title and lyrics of the song, this song describes a feeling of love and pride for one of the symbols of the Indonesian state, namely the red and white flag.
Lyrics of the Red and White Flag Song
Red and white flag
Flag of my homeland
Dashing and clear looks your color
Flying in the blue sky
Red and white flag
My nation’s flag
Red and white flag
Symbol of brave and holy
We are always ready to serve
For the nation and Mother Earth
Red and white flag
Please accept my greetings
4. Raise My Flag
Creator: Mrs. Sud
Similar to the red and white flag song, this song also discusses the Indonesian flag. The creator is also the same, namely Mrs. Sud whose full name is Saridjah Niung.
Lyrics of the Song Waving My Flag
Fly my flag
The holy symbol of brave officers
All over the coast of Indonesia
You are still the idol of the nation
Who dares to bring you down
Simultaneously your people defend
The red and white officers
Fly forever
We are Indonesian people
Ready at any time
Devote all energy
So you stay brilliant
My heart is not afraid to face obstacles
Don’t shake my soul
The red and white officers
Fly forever
5. From Sabang to Merauke
Creator: R. Soeharjo
Actually, this song was originally titled From West to East, then changed on the advice of Soekarno so that the title was changed to From Sabang to Merauke. This song tells about the geographical condition of Indonesia which stretches from Sabang to Merauke.
Song Lyrics From Sabang to Merauke
From Sabang to Merauke
Lined islands
Connect to become one
That’s Indonesia
My homeland Indonesia
I promise to you
Visit my homeland
My homeland Indonesia
6. Flower Fall
Creator: Ismail Marzuki
This song was released in 1945, its creator, Ismail Marzuki. The lyrics tell about the loss of the heroes who died on the battlefield in defending the nation. Like the purpose of creating this song, namely to honor Indonesian soldiers who died during the Indonesian National Revolution.
Fall Flowers Song Lyrics
How my heart will not be sad
My hero has fallen
How my heart will not be sad
Servant left alone
Who is now the solace
Nan is loyal and officer
Who is now the hero of the heart
True defender of the nation
My hero has fallen
Cash has pledged filial piety
Falling one grows a thousand
Homeland glorious magic
My flowers fall in the dedication garden
On Mother’s Day
Fragrant fragrance adds juice
Homeland glorious magic
7. Hello-Hello Bandung
Creator: Ismail Marzuki
The song, entitled Halo-Halo Bandung by Ismail Marzuki, was written based on past events, namely Bandung Lautan Api.
Lyrics of the song Halo-Halo Bandung
Hello hello Bandung
The capital city of Merry
Hello hello Bandung
City of remembrance
It’s been a long beta
Didn’t meet you
Now it has become a sea of fire
Let’s take it back man
8. Independence Day
Creator: H. Mutahar
This national anthem was composed by H. Mutahar in 1946. It turned out that this song was made in the toilet of the Garuda Hotel, Yogyakarta. This was acknowledged by Mutahar himself. At that time he asked to find a piece of paper and a pen to express his ideas.
Independence Day Song Lyrics
August seventeenth year four five
That’s our independence day
Independence Day
Nusa and nation
Indonesian birthday
Independent
Once free, always free
As long as life is still contained in the body
We remain faithful, stay ready
Defend Indonesia
We remain faithful, stay ready
Defend our country
9. Teacher’s Hymn
Creator: Sartono
The Teacher’s Hymn tells about a teacher who is devoted to his students. The teacher in this song is described as a patriot of the nation’s unsung heroes. This song was created by Sartono in 1980.
Lyrics of the Teacher’s Hymn
Praise be to you, mother and teacher
Your name will always live in my heart
All your devotion I will engrave in my heart
As an inscription of my thanks for your service
You are a lamp in the darkness
You are like cooling dew in thirst
You are a patriot of the nation’s unsung heroes
10. Our Mother Kartini
Creator: WR Supratman
RA Kartini is known as a fighter for women’s emancipation, just as the lyrics of this song tell.
Our Mother Kartini song lyrics
Our mother Kartini
Real princess
Indonesian Princess
Fragrant name
Our mother Kartini
Nation warrior
The warrior of his people for independence
O our mother Kartini
Noble daughter
His ambitions are really big for Indonesia
Our mother Kartini
Daughter of a jeweler
Meritorious daughter
in Indonesia
Our mother Kartini
Holy daughter
The dream of an independent daughter
Our mother Kartini
Princess warrior
Your warrior mother
My homeland
Our mother Kartini
Educator of the mind
Counselor of his people
Because of his love
11. Mother Earth
Creator: Ismail Marzuki
In several references it is stated that the creator of this song is Ismail Marzuki. However, this song was actually written by an unknown composer around the 1950-1960s.
Mother Nature Song Lyrics
I see motherland
Being sad
Her eyes filled with tears
His diamond gold is remembered
Mountain forest ocean rice fields
Wealth savings
Now mother is sick
Moaning and praying
I see motherland
We come to worship
Look at your sons and daughters
Happy mother
Our mothers still love
Your faithful son
Guarding inheritance
For homeland and nation
I see motherland
Being sad
Tears welled up in her eyes
His diamond gold is remembered
Mountain forest ocean rice fields
Wealth savings
Now mother is sick
Moaning and praying
Guarding inheritance
For homeland and nation
12. Indonesian Heritage
Creator: Ismail Marzuki
The Indonesian Pusaka song was composed by Ismail Marzuki. This song tells about Indonesia which is said to be a beautiful work of God Almighty.
Indonesian Heritage Song Lyrics
Indonesia homeland beta
An eternal and victorious heirloom
Indonesia since ancient times
Always revered by the nation
That’s where Beta was born
Raised by mother
Shelter in old days
Until the end close your eyes
What a beautiful homeland beta
There is no equal in the world
The beautiful work of Almighty God
For the bagsa who adore him
Indonesia motherland
I adore you, I love you
My strength is even my soul
I am willing to give you
13. Indonesia Raya
Creator: WR Supratman
As mentioned in the book entitled Straightening History and Life History, Wage Rudolf Supratman by C. Hutabarat, that WR Supratman got the idea to write this song when he read an article in a magazine published by Solo called Timbul.
Indonesia Raya Song Lyrics
My homeland Indonesia
Land of my blood
That’s where I stand
So guide my mother
Indonesia is my nationality
My nation and homeland
let us exclaim
United Indonesia
Long live my land
Long live my country
My people are all my people
Wake up the soul
Get up
For great Indonesia
Indonesia Raya
Free them
My land is my country that I love
Indonesia Raya
Free independence
Long live great Indonesia
Indonesia Raya
Free independence
My land is my country that I love
Indonesia Raya
Free independence
Long live great Indonesia
14. Forward Undaunted
Creator: C. Simanjuntak
Forward Undaunted was created by Cornel Simanjuntak during the colonial period. The creation of this song aims to increase the spirit of struggle and a sense of nationalism.
Song Lyrics Forward Undaunted
Moving forward, not afraid to stand up for what is right
Move forward without fear of our rights being attacked
Advance simultaneously repel attackers
Moving forward, of course we will win
Move move
Simultaneously synchronously
Pounce pounce
Lunge
Forward fearlessly
Attack attack
Go ahead
Win
15. Copyright Silence
Creator: T. Prawit
A song of silence was written to commemorate the services of the heroes who died while defending the homeland and nation. This song is always sung during the flag ceremony.
Song Lyrics of Silence
Hear all the heavens praising
The hero of country
Nan died a teenager in the grove of flags
Defend the nation
I remember you, the flower of the nation’s son
Service price
You’re a lamp
For independent Indonesia
16. One Nusa One Nation
Creator: L. Manik
Satu Nusa Satu Bangsa was written by Liberty Manik in 1947. The meaning contained in it teaches the importance of a sense of oneness and oneness.
One Nusa One Nation Song Lyrics
One country
One nation
Our one language
Homeland
Definitely victorious
For ever
Indonesian heritage
Beloved Indonesia
Nusa nation and language
We defend together
17. Gratitude
Creator: Hs. Mutahar
The song entitled “Gratitude” has the meaning of expressing gratitude for all the gifts given by the Creator who has given the joy of independence to Indonesia.
Thanksgiving Song Lyrics
From my firm belief
My sincere heart is full
Of Thy bounty
Heritage homeland
Indonesian independence
Thank you I worship
Your presence Lord
From my firm belief
My sincere heart is full
Will your business services
My immortal hero
Indonesian independence
Thank goodness I pointed out
Go down God
From sure I’m firm
My sincere devotion is full
Your pillars
Guide a real nation
Indonesian independence
Thank goodness I pointed out
Before You Lord
18. My Homeland
Creator: Mrs. Sud
Tanah Airku is a song that tells about a person’s love and pride for his own homeland, namely Indonesia. Even if you are in another country.
My Homeland Song Lyrics
My homeland is not foreskin
I remember all my life
Even if I go far
It’s not lost from my heart
My land that I love
I appreciate you
Even though I live in many countries
The famous one in people’s words
But my village and home
That’s where I feel happy
My land is not forgotten
I’m proud of you
19. Garuda Pancasila
Creator: Sudhamoto
Garuda Pancasila in the lyrics of the song contains a message to always be willing to sacrifice for the sake of the nation and the state.
Garuda Pancasila Song Lyrics
Garuda Pancasila
I am your support
Patriots proclamation
Ready to sacrifice for you
Pancasila is the basis of the state
The just people prosper sentosa
My people
Let’s go forward
Let’s go forward
Let’s go forward
20. Hymn of Independence
Creator: Mrs. Sud
Ibu Sud has been known as a songwriter for a long time. He was even given the title of Master of Indonesian Children’s Songs for having composed up to 480 children’s songs. One of them is a song with the title of this Independence Hymn.
Lyrics of the Hymn of Independence
Blessed be you the Goddess of freedom
Who is sujudi son of the country
Dikhidmatkan you with hymns
Eternally glorious
Blessed are you, the goddess of the nation’s honor
What we look up to
Which we laud
Glorified you all of Indonesia
On the coast in the valley in the valley and the mountains
21. Pancasila Hymn
Creator: H. Mutahar
The Pancasila Hymn song was composed by a composer named H. Mutahar. Apart from being a composer, he also served as many important people in the country.
Lyrics of the Pancasila Hymn
Five basic Pancasila
Belief in the one and only God
Civilized just humanity
Indonesian National Association
Citizenship wise deliberation
Social justice for the people
Pancasila is the basis of the state
The soul of the nation’s life
Indonesian unifier
22. Proclamation Sound Hymn
Creator: RAJ Soedjasmin
The song Hymn Suara Proklamasi contains meaning about the events of the proclamation.
Lyrics of the Proclamation Sound Hymn
The flame of freedom is eternally burning
In the chest of the people tens of millions
Every inch of land is defended
Motherland beloved earth
Hear hey hear the sound of fire
Song through the fog and overcast
In the struggle of life and death
On the endless freeway
Keep his banner mighty
Does not change color
Heritage keeps his country free forever
The souls of the people are eternally free
23. Beautiful My Land
Creator: Sancaya HR
The song Indah Tanahku tells about the beauty of Indonesia which stretches from Sabang to Merauke.
My Beautiful Land Lyrics
Like a diamond jewel
My land is Indonesia
From Sabang to Merauke
From Rote to Tahuna
The vast ocean stretches
Towering high mountains
Natural jungle forest
Just beautiful
I dedicate this song to worship ‘Beautiful My Land’
Until the end of my life I love him always
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