I like this song in the movie, Laskar Pelangi. I like its novel all the more. it's the only Indonesian novel I've read, so I'm not exactly entitled to have a favourite since i can't compare. but it IS my favourite. =) hopefully there'll be a good english translation soon enough and i'll be proud to present to the rest of the world a little indonesian literature of what poverty makes of destiny, of love, of hopes and dream, and of the rich.
Translating its soundtrack below,
Dreams are key
For us to conquer the world
Run without being weary
until you reach them
The troop of rainbow
Unrestrained by time
Free your dreams into the sky
Colour the stars of your soul
Dance, and laugh
Though the world is not like heaven
Give thanks to the Almighty
For the love that we have here
Love of life
Gives an eternal smile
Though life is unfair at times
Love completes us
The troop of rainbow
Unrestrained by time
Do not stop colouring
Your countless dreams on earth
Dance, and laugh
Though the world is not like heaven
Give thanks to the Almighty
For the love that we have here
Forever
