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These people are fighters for the independence of their own country.
Stanza 1
sufferings
I had suffered a lot of difficulties when I fought for the countrys independence
and the history of the fight for independence have forced sacrifices that know no name or life
1) The persona explains that the war for independence sacrificed many lives. 2) The fight for independence have forced the persona to make sacrifices. What were the sacrifices that the persona had to make? The persona had to sacrifice his youth, strength, soul, energy and was separated from his loved ones.
Stanza 2
I am weak and crippled. I do not have energy and strength to contribute to the country as much as I want to.
the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs me deceit: lie (penipuan) dishonesty (ketidakjujuran) betrayal (pengkhianatan) corruption / abuse of power (salah guna kuasa/rasuah)
The meaning of this line: The net of deceit disturbs and worries the persona.
Stanza 3
In the name of justice Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestors Be brave And erect a wall of people Stand up heirs of our freedom
1. justice: fairness (keadilan) 2. ancestors: forefathers (nenek moyang) 3. heirs of our freedom: the younger generation (anak merdeka) 4. erect - build 5. form ranks / erect a wall of people / stand up the younger generation must unite regardless of their age, gender, race and religion We must be brave to fight for our rights
FORM RANKS!
STAND UP!
Stanza 4
I have no more voice I am old and weak. I do not have the energy to speak. It is you now who should speak! 1. It is now the younger generations turn to protect the freedom of their country. 2. The younger generation must speak for their rights.