Lyrics and translation Jamal Abdillah - Senandung Anak Rantau

Senandung Anak Rantau

Mambur iluhku nande janah ertangkel
Kuinget kena nande tading i kuta
Perban serana ndube nggeluh nibaba
E kal dalanna aku lawes ndahi jakarta
Seh kal suina nande geluh anakndu
Asa gundari la erturin dahinku
Perpan pe kurang nande nggo me bujur
Bagem geluhku nandengku i taneh lajang
Totondu ngenca nande ndube asamku ku perlajangen
Pasu-pasundu ndube nande mbera aloken kula ras pertendinku
Ula kan tangis ula kam ngandung nandeku
Gia tedeh atendu aku
Adi nggo pagi lit jorena nandengku mulih-mulih aku anakndu
Nande ... oh nande ...

Song of a Wanderer

I remember you, my beautiful mother
As I left our village
Your love and prayers gave me strength
As I traveled to the distant city of Jakarta
It's been so long, Mother, since I've seen you
But your love still guides me
Though the road is tough, Mother
I will never give up
I think of you always, Mother
And I know that you are always with me
So please don't cry, Mother
For I know that one day
I will return home to you
Mother... oh, Mother...