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NARATIVE TEXT : wickedness and told her that she would be punished for her

actions.
Roro Jonggrang
The magic flower that Bawang Merah had stolen from her sister
Long ago, in the land of Central Java, there lived a powerful king turned into a stone, and she was unable to remove it from her
named Prabu Baka. He was a cruel and selfish ruler who cared hand. She became known as “Bawang Merah Berbatu” or
only about his own desires and pleasures. One day, he decided “Onion with a Stone,” while Bawang Putih’s kindness and
to build a grand temple to showcase his wealth and power. He beauty earned her the nickname “Bawang Putih Bersih” or
ordered his subjects to work day and night, using all of their “Clean Garlic.”
strength to build the temple.
In the end, Bawang Putih married a kind and wealthy prince,
But the people were exhausted and could not continue their while Bawang Merah was left alone to suffer the consequences
work. So, the king made a deal with a powerful demon named of her actions. The story teaches the importance of kindness,
Bandung Bondowoso. He promised to give the demon the most honesty, and compassion, and the consequences of greed and
beautiful woman in the land, Roro Jonggrang, in exchange for jealousy.
his help in completing the temple.
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Bandung Bondowoso agreed to the deal and used his
supernatural powers to complete the temple in a single night. almost is never enough
But when the king refused to honor his end of the bargain and I'd like to say we gave it a try
give him Roro Jonggrang, the demon became furious. I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right
With his powers, Bandung Bondowoso turned Roro Jonggrang But that's a lie, that's a lie
into a statue and placed her in the temple, where she became And we can deny it as much as we want
known as Durga, the goddess of destruction. When the king But in time our feelings will show
discovered what had happened, he was filled with regret and 'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
pleaded with the goddess to forgive him and bring Roro The truth is everyone knows, oh
Almost, almost is never enough
Jonggrang back to life.
So close to being in love
Durga agreed to forgive the king, but she refused to release If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Roro Jonggrang from her statue form. Instead, she demanded
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
that the king build a thousand temples in honor of the goddess
But right here in each other's arms
and her worshippers. The king agreed and built the temples,
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
one after another, until he reached the final temple. But almost is never enough
If I could change the world overnight
At this temple, he was assisted by Roro Jonggrang’s spirit, who
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
urged him to stop building before he could complete the You'd be standing right where you were
thousandth temple. And so, to this day, the final temple And we'd get the chance we deserve, oh
remains incomplete, a symbol of the king’s greed and the Try to deny it as much as you want
power of the supernatural forces that can be unleashed by such But in time our feelings will show
greed. 'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Bawang Merah Bawang Putih Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived If I would have known that you wanted me
two sisters named Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. Bawang The way I wanted you, oh
Merah was known for her wickedness and jealousy, while Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
Bawang Putih was known for her kindness and beauty. But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
Their mother had passed away when they were young, and But almost is never enough
their father had remarried a cruel and wicked stepmother who Huh (huh-huh), huh, baby (mm)
favored Bawang Merah and treated Bawang Putih poorly. You know, you know, baby
Almost, (baby, baby) is never enough, baby (baby)
One day, the stepmother asked Bawang Putih to go to the river You know, (hm-hm) hey
and wash some clothes. Bawang Putih obediently did as she And we can deny it as much as we want
was told and went to the river. While she was washing the But in time our feelings will show
clothes, a magic fish appeared and asked her why she was 'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
crying. Bawang Putih told the fish about her troubles and how The truth is everyone knows
her stepmother treated her badly. Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, baby)
(We were close) so close to being in love (so close)
The magic fish gave her a magical flower and told her to keep it If I would have known that you wanted me (that you wanted
safe. Bawang Putih returned home and showed the flower to me)
her sister, Bawang Merah. However, Bawang Merah became The way I wanted you, babe
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
jealous and stole the flower, hoping to use it for her own
But right here in each other's arms
benefit.
And we almost, we almost knew what love was (baby)
The next day, Bawang Merah went to the river to wash some But almost is never enough
Huh, huh, baby (almost)
clothes, and the magic fish appeared to her. But instead of
You know, you know, baby
asking why she was crying, the fish scolded her for her
Almost, is never enough, baby (never)
You know, hey shows the strength and resilience of the singer in facing
loneliness and loss.

makna : On the other hand, this song also has a meaning about the
feelings of loneliness and doubt in life felt by the singer due to
In my opinion the meaning of this song is 2 people fall in love being left by her lover who is a sailor. This shows how deep the
with each other although they aren’t in a relationship but in singer's love is and how significant the impact of her lover's
one with another person and doesn’t want to admit what they departure on her life. However, even though she was left
feel about him or her. But they don’t want to admit it to each behind, the singer still tries to stay strong and positive.
other because their scared something will happen but they Mr. Blue Melville was a sailor at dawn
both that they will be in a relationship sooner or later He sailed on his ship as I walked through the shore
He took all the glitter and left me away
This song perfectly describes my current situation where two And Mr. Blue Melville has gone
people who fell in love with each other while the other is in a
relationship and they are holding back their feelings..they tried Walking back home, walking back home
to deny their true feelings to each other to make things right Walking back home, walking back home
but the feelings just get stronger every time.. .and both of them
I've seen the stars and I've seen the rain
are hoping that someday they will have the chance to be
But nothing compares to the love we've made
together...
Now I'm walking back home, walking back home
The song is about a girl (Ariana Grande) and her partner
The night was brighter when you lingered
(Nathan Sykes) who almost fell in love but it didn't work out.
And love was a mystery 'till you walk by my side
They tried to deny their feelings but they couldn't hide them But now my heart's singing and tonight I'll be fine
forever. They both wish they had known how the other felt so
they could have been together, but it's too late now. Almost Walking back home, walking back home
being in love is not enough and they know it. Walking back home, walking back home

There is a verse in every song. This songs verse is "Almost is I've seen the stars and I've seen the rain
never enough, we were so close to being in love. if i would have But nothing compares to the love we've made
known that you wanted me, the way I wanted you. Then maybe Now I'm walking back home, walking back home
we wouldn't be two worlds apart. But right here in each others
arms". Imagery means a visual descriptive or figurative
language. For example "If i could change the world over night. My house is on Jalan Arjuna. My house has a black fence and is
There would be no such thing as goodbye. You'd be standing painted yellow. My house has a large yard. Around the yard, my
right where you were, and we'd get the chance we deserve." mother planted various kinds of plants, from flowers,
vegetables, to fruit. My house has 4 bedrooms, living room,
And lastly, Stanza - stanza is a group of lines forming the basic
family room, kitchen, bathroom and garage. The first room you
recurring metrical unit in a poem. For instance "I'd like to say
will encounter if you enter my house is the living room. In the
we gave it a try, I like to blame it all on life. Maybe we just living room there is a large bird painting. After the living room,
weren't right, but that's a lie, that's a lie." the second room you will find is In this family room there are 3
bedrooms, after the living room there is a dining room and a
Her name was inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat.
door leading to the kitchen and to the left there is a bathroom,
She has a big brother named Frankie James Grande. Almost is room number 4 is next to the dining room and next to room
Never Enough was relased on August 30, 2013. number 4 there is a side door leading to the garage, the kitchen
at the back, and next to the house on the right there is a place
Ariana says the song is about "a couples relationship that hadn't to dry clothes, while on the side of the house on the left there
gone right. and the the girl would like to say things were going is a car and various kinds of vegetables and fruit ranging from
well but she knows thats a lie sapodilla trees, cassava trees, banana trees and others

SONG 2

The song "Walking Back Home" by Vira Talisa is a musical work


rich in meaning and emotion. This song tells the story of
someone's life experience who is looking for a way home, both
literally and metaphorically. This could mean rediscovering
one's identity or finding inner peace again after experiencing a
separation or loss. In this context, "home" can be interpreted as
a place where one feels safe, accepted, and loved.

Overall, this song depicts an emotional journey about life, loss,


and how one can grow and find themselves amid a painful
separation. The song invites its listeners to reflect and feel each
emotion conveyed through the lyrics and melody of the song.
This song becomes a kind of emotional therapy for anyone who
feels lost and is looking for a way home in their life.

Furthermore, the lyrics of this song also tell the story of letting
go of a close friend who always accompanied her days to go
sailing. Saying goodbye and saying that she will be okay is her
way to get through the lonely days without her friend. This

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