Lyrics and translation SM Salim - Cinta Dulu Cinta Sekarang

Cinta Dulu Cinta Sekarang

Hai Cinta Dulu-dulu
Cinta Malu-malu
Cinta Dulu-dulu
Memang Susah Nak Bertemu
Bila Sudah Dapat Bertemu
Nak Cakap Apa Pun Tak Tahu
Tegak Berdiri Tersipu-sipu
Seram Sejuk Kaku Membisu
Sejak Kecil Sudah Diasuh
Pantang Larang Dipegang Teguh
Mulia Sungguh Cinta Dulu
Adat Resam Budaya Melayu
(...)
Ala Cinta Zaman Sekarang
Sudah Terlupa Pantang Larang
Cinta Zaman Sekarang
Di Khalayak Ramai Dia Pegang-pegang
Kalau Ditegur Dia Meradang
Macam Harimau Nak Menerkam
Maruah Bangsa Sudah Terancam
Akibat Perbuatan Segelintir Orang
Hidup Penuh Berfoya-foya
Kalau Kawin Pon Tak Kekal Lama
Bila Dah Dapat Yang Diidam
Habis Manis Sepah Dibuang
(...)
Hai Cinta Dulu-dulu
Ikut Nasihat Ayah Dan Ibu
Cinta Dulu-dulu
Kalau Nak Kawin Bertanyalah Dulu
Merisik-risik Bertanya-tanya
Ayah Dan Ibu Dan Anak Siapa
Bila Sudah Berumah Tangga
Kekal Hingga Sampai Ke Tua
Cinta Dulu Cinta Mulia
Ikut Aturan Budaya Bangsa
Hidup Mereka Sungguh Bahagia
Cangkul Dan Tanah Memisahkannya.
(...)

Love Then and Love Now

Hey Love of yore
Love that was shy
Love of yore
Hard to meet, indeed
When you finally met
You'd not know what to say
Standing tall, blushing heavily
In awe and fear, awkward and paralyzed
Raised since childhood
Upholding customs and traditions
Love of yore was noble indeed
Malay cultural heritage
(...)
Alas, love in this day and age
Has forgotten customs and traditions
Love in this day and age
Displays affection in public, holding hands
If you correct them, they grow angry
Like a tiger ready to pounce
Our nation's pride is under threat
Due to the actions of a few
Living a life of debauchery
Marriages that don't last long
When they get what they want
They discard you like a used tissue
(...)
Hey Love of yore
Heed the advice of your parents
Love of yore
Before you marry, ask questions
Inquire and investigate
Who are his/her parents
Once you're married
May it last until you grow old
Love of yore, love that was noble
Adhering to the rules and culture
Their lives were truly blissful
Until their final separation by the grave.
(...)