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Hati-Hati di Jalan

by Tulus

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What this song is about

A grown-up goodbye dressed up as a polite, everyday parting message. Tulus takes the most ordinary Indonesian phrase — "hati-hati di jalan" (be safe on the way) — and turns it into a final form of affection, not small talk.

Themes

  • Adult goodbye
  • Everyday language
  • Choosing separate happiness
  • Love without bitterness

Mood

  • Calm
  • Warm
  • Quietly accepting

References & context

  • "Hati-hati di jalan" as idiom

    The standard Indonesian phrase when someone is leaving. Tulus places it at the end of a relationship — everyday small talk becomes the most honest line of letting go.

  • Album "Manusia"

    Tulus's 2022 album, entirely about being human — regrets, self-care, calm goodbyes. Hati-Hati di Jalan is its emotional thesis.

  • Contemporary Indo pop

    Sits alongside Pamungkas, Hindia, and Ardhito Pramono — a generation writing adult emotion without inflated drama.

© Attribution
Composer
Muhammad Tulus Rusydi
Publisher
Tulus Company
© Year
2022

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What is the meaning of "Hati-Hati di Jalan" by Tulus?

A grown-up goodbye dressed up as a polite, everyday parting message.

What is "Hati-Hati di Jalan" about?

A grown-up goodbye dressed up as a polite, everyday parting message. Tulus takes the most ordinary Indonesian phrase — "hati-hati di jalan" (be safe on the way) — and turns it into a final form of affection, not small talk.

What are the main themes in "Hati-Hati di Jalan"?

The recurring themes are Adult goodbye, Everyday language, Choosing separate happiness, Love without bitterness.

Is "Hati-Hati di Jalan" available in my language on Lyrithm?

Yes — this meaning analysis is published natively in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Español, Português, Français, 日本語. Lyrithm does not auto-translate; each language is written from scratch.

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