Hati-Hati di Jalan
by Tulus
- Album: Manusia
- Year: 2022
- Genre: Indo pop
- Length: 4:25
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.
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Frequently asked
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.