PMS stands for Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya [ women who are completely independent ] This song was actually written by Marsya (vocals, guitar), Widi (bass), and Sitti (drums) during high school around 2017 together with their counseling teacher and mentor Abah Erza. “We write songs fueled by the residual energy we leave after school. At that time, we were very enthusiastic about school activities, so basically we had to drag ourselves to the studio for workshops,” recalls Marsya. PMS is an expression of VOB's antipathy, displeasure, and anger towards their current situation, both lyrically and musically. Despite the conditions they were in, there wasn't a trace of fatigue in the songs they produced. The main inspiration behind the lyrics of "PMS" comes from a series of short stories written by Indonesian writer Feby Indirani entitled "Bukan Perawan Maria" [ Not the Virgin Mary ]. This single focuses on VOB's protest against discriminatory and judgmental behavior that tends to be aimed at women who have different mindsets, perspectives, attitudes, and even desires or dreams compared to the norm. Departing from a region where social norms are heavily influenced by not only religious values but also patriarchy, the VOB has had its fair share of gender-based discrimination in the past. The absence of post-high school life options for many girls other than marriage will be one of them. The same goes for career options, which are limited for VOBs and their peers due to gender discrimination. "Ironically, it's not just men who would display such behavior, but our fellow women as well!" Marsya commented.
PMS = Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya = Completely Independent Woman (the 3 words of Bahasa Indonesia I know). There's a very specific story behind the song. I'll see if I can dig up a pointer (in the form of a suitable search string, since youtube don't like URLs). And yes, I've seen reports that they're aware of the English meaning of PMS and that they're playing on it. The song is a response to a short story collection called Bukan Perawan Maria (Not Virgin Mary) by Indonesian author Feby Indirani. If you search youtube for LontarFoundation Feby Indirani it should take you to an interview with the author. At 2:56 she talks about Bukan Perawan Maria (English subtitles available). They wrote the song in high school (2017?), with lyrics that were all in Bahasa Indonesia. The English verse is newer, and is slightly different than the English translation of the old version. Musixmatch has a translation (search for Musixmatch Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya). I think I know why they kept the chorus in Indonesian - the assonance and alliteration in "Aku bukan budak busuk otakmu" are just incredible. How could you ever match that in English and come close to keeping the meaning? People raised in a Christian society may be surprised by Mary showing up in an Islamic context, but she appears more often in the Koran than the bible (check Wikipedia for Mary in Islam). The arrangement of the song is also quite different from early versions, but you can pretty easily tell that it's the same song. I think they're all in their early 20s in this video (born in 2000 and 2001) and that people assume that they're younger than they are partly because they're rather short (as you can see when they're standing next to other people in the video).
"You're so high.. To even think that heaven was made for you.." I began tearing up when i heard this. Wow. Where did this come from??? Definitely not from a rosy kumbaya place. Yes. This is the metal band the world needs right now.
Hi Sir and Mam ... Tons of RESPECT and APPRECIATE for supporting VOB ... P M S (Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya) / Completely Free Woman Standing in the arms of your mind Is killing all my time Your loud dogma is just a ruse To shackle all the fools Assenting all the filth you throw My inner voice starts to die Trapped in your heart that's hollow My differences, you vilify You're so high.. To even think that heaven was made for you Mock those in sight Demonize me, with hell you threw Chorus : Meski tak seperawan Maria Aku bukan budak busuk otakmu Meski tak seperawan Maria Akulah merdeka merdekalah seutuhnya Yeah, I refuse your hell of lust And suddenly the world turns just Oh, how I long for a life of bliss And finally, put my mind at ease I never needed, all of your stupid fascist words What I long, is a peaceful world of colors _______________________________________________ Chorus in ENGLISH : Even though not as virgin as Maria I'm not your brain rotten slave Even though not as virgin as Maria I am free, completely free ----------=====----------- GREETINGS from INDONESIA ----------=====-----------
You're so high to even think that the heaven was made for you.. damn, the words in these lyrics give me aaarrghh. this reminds me of an incident that I experienced before, I was preached by someone even though I didn't make a mistake. And suddenly I said in my heart "he thinks heaven is only made for him"
it made me in tear at this verse, Peace be upon you o dear Mary.. Marsya said i knew im not as holy as the virgin Mary, but at least im not your slave, and a true free woman.. 😢
They born in 2000. But they wrote the songs in age 15 - 16 yo, due to protest to School system, environment, people that disagrre with them, bullying, etc.
SITI (See Tee) = Drummer - 4 ft 8 inches born 2000 MARSYA (Mar-Shaa) = Guitarist/Vocalist - 4 ft 10 inches born 2000 WIDI (Wee Dee) = Bassist - 5 ft 0 inches born 2001
although not as virgin Mary, I'm not your rotten brain slave although not as virgin Mary, I am completely completely free That the translate of that part
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PMS stands for Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya [ women who are completely independent ]
This song was actually written by Marsya (vocals, guitar), Widi (bass), and Sitti (drums) during high school around 2017 together with their counseling teacher and mentor Abah Erza.
“We write songs fueled by the residual energy we leave after school.
At that time, we were very enthusiastic about school activities, so basically we had to drag ourselves to the studio for workshops,” recalls Marsya.
PMS is an expression of VOB's antipathy, displeasure, and anger towards their current situation, both lyrically and musically.
Despite the conditions they were in, there wasn't a trace of fatigue in the songs they produced.
The main inspiration behind the lyrics of "PMS" comes from a series of short stories written by Indonesian writer Feby Indirani entitled "Bukan Perawan Maria" [ Not the Virgin Mary ].
This single focuses on VOB's protest against discriminatory and judgmental behavior that tends to be aimed at women who have different mindsets, perspectives, attitudes, and even desires or dreams compared to the norm.
Departing from a region where social norms are heavily influenced by not only religious values but also patriarchy, the VOB has had its fair share of gender-based discrimination in the past. The absence of post-high school life options for many girls other than marriage will be one of them. The same goes for career options, which are limited for VOBs and their peers due to gender discrimination.
"Ironically, it's not just men who would display such behavior, but our fellow women as well!" Marsya commented.
PMS = Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya = Completely Independent Woman (the 3 words of Bahasa Indonesia I know). There's a very specific story behind the song. I'll see if I can dig up a pointer (in the form of a suitable search string, since youtube don't like URLs). And yes, I've seen reports that they're aware of the English meaning of PMS and that they're playing on it.
The song is a response to a short story collection called Bukan Perawan Maria (Not Virgin Mary) by Indonesian author Feby Indirani. If you search youtube for LontarFoundation Feby Indirani it should take you to an interview with the author. At 2:56 she talks about Bukan Perawan Maria (English subtitles available).
They wrote the song in high school (2017?), with lyrics that were all in Bahasa Indonesia. The English verse is newer, and is slightly different than the English translation of the old version. Musixmatch has a translation (search for Musixmatch Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya). I think I know why they kept the chorus in Indonesian - the assonance and alliteration in "Aku bukan budak busuk otakmu" are just incredible. How could you ever match that in English and come close to keeping the meaning?
People raised in a Christian society may be surprised by Mary showing up in an Islamic context, but she appears more often in the Koran than the bible (check Wikipedia for Mary in Islam).
The arrangement of the song is also quite different from early versions, but you can pretty easily tell that it's the same song.
I think they're all in their early 20s in this video (born in 2000 and 2001) and that people assume that they're younger than they are partly because they're rather short (as you can see when they're standing next to other people in the video).
"You're so high..
To even think that heaven was made for you.."
I began tearing up when i heard this. Wow. Where did this come from??? Definitely not from a rosy kumbaya place.
Yes. This is the metal band the world needs right now.
Hi Sir and Mam ... Tons of RESPECT and APPRECIATE for supporting VOB ...
P M S (Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya) / Completely Free Woman
Standing in the arms of your mind
Is killing all my time
Your loud dogma is just a ruse
To shackle all the fools
Assenting all the filth you throw
My inner voice starts to die
Trapped in your heart that's hollow
My differences, you vilify
You're so high..
To even think that heaven was made for you
Mock those in sight
Demonize me, with hell you threw
Chorus :
Meski tak seperawan Maria
Aku bukan budak busuk otakmu
Meski tak seperawan Maria
Akulah merdeka merdekalah seutuhnya
Yeah, I refuse your hell of lust
And suddenly the world turns just
Oh, how I long for a life of bliss
And finally, put my mind at ease
I never needed, all of your stupid fascist words
What I long, is a peaceful world of colors
_______________________________________________
Chorus in ENGLISH :
Even though not as virgin as Maria
I'm not your brain rotten slave
Even though not as virgin as Maria
I am free, completely free
----------=====----------- GREETINGS from INDONESIA ----------=====-----------
Thanks for reaction VoB..
Btw they Will tour USA on August 🤘🇮🇩
You're so high to even think that the heaven was made for you..
damn, the words in these lyrics give me aaarrghh. this reminds me of an incident that I experienced before, I was preached by someone even though I didn't make a mistake. And suddenly I said in my heart "he thinks heaven is only made for him"
Thank you very much to reaction VOB🇮🇩
Great Video Reaction!
VoB Mantap Forever!!!🔥🧕🎸🔥🧕🎸🔥🧕🥁🔥
THE HUMBLE AND AMAZING V.O.B...DARE TO PERFORM LIVE...🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤
Yes Girl, that chorus is definitely 🔥🔥 Woww, how amazing is this band, so glad you reacted! 🤗😎
we love you!!
Thank you for react VoB 🤘🤘
chorus:
I'm not as pure as the Virgin Mary
But I'm not a slave for your rotten brain
I'm not as pure as the Virgin Mary
I'm a truly independent woman
it made me in tear at this verse, Peace be upon you o dear Mary.. Marsya said i knew im not as holy as the virgin Mary, but at least im not your slave, and a true free woman.. 😢
Don't forget VOB Will perform at USA,August 2023 ...
Im presen....🤟🤟🤟
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Thank U sp much for early morning, today...
Vob ❤️🤟🤟
respect and thanks for your nice reaction to VOB
No problem 😊
Seneng lihat mereka bahagia. Sehat selalu ya ❤
Helo, AJW, lots of good information in the comments! Thanks for always continuing for more VOB!😎👏✊🔛🔥🔥🔥
More to come!
@@AJWILLIAMS_reaction-comedy Thank you!👍
They’re still young compared to us Brother!!! Just admit it we ain’t getting any younger. Our kids are older than these young ladies!!! 😂😂😂
VOB 🤘🤘🤘 perfect.. thanks..
Rock on!
Hail VOB! 🤒🖤🇮🇩
their names are :
Marsya (guitar + vocal) 23yo
Sitti (drum) 23yo
Widi (bass) 22yo
we want more vob aj williams and vicky...
wow amazing new single vob coll cadas badas
They born in 2000. But they wrote the songs in age 15 - 16 yo, due to protest to School system, environment, people that disagrre with them, bullying, etc.
Thanks AJ ❤❤
Next .VoB - Psychosocial ( Slipknot cover ) Live in Bali.
PMS not pre menopouese syndrome but perempuan merdeka seutuhnya😀😀
Ngopi dulu geh
Nex vob
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Next sundaness instrumental by VOB
AJ WELLIAMS thank you reacts VOB
They are 23 y.o. But tiny & short ❤😂
Killing in the name (cover)
SITI (See Tee) = Drummer - 4 ft 8 inches born 2000
MARSYA (Mar-Shaa) = Guitarist/Vocalist - 4 ft 10 inches born 2000
WIDI (Wee Dee) = Bassist - 5 ft 0 inches born 2001
although not as virgin Mary, I'm not your rotten brain slave
although not as virgin Mary, I am completely completely free
That the translate of that part
Holy shit Muslim women rockers? This is cool
keep suport aj chanel gays... ❤❤❤ indonesia proud