The song "Pelangi" by the Indonesian band HIVI! tells the story of a person who desires a love that lasts forever, rather than just a temporary one. The lyrics express the longing for a love that stays and endures, rather than coming and going like a fleeting rainbow. The narrator asks their loved one to remain by their side and not treat their heart as a temporary stop for love that doesn't last. The song also touches on the feelings of confusion and frustration that arise when the narrator realizes that their loved one is prolonging their hope for a lasting love, even though it may not be reciprocated. They question why they can't be the love that will never be replaced and wonder why their loved one still hangs around, giving them false hope. Using metaphors, the song compares the loved one to a ship sailing in the vastness of a blue ocean. Although the narrator wishes to be the chosen harbor, they feel that their loved one keeps sailing away, leaving them behind. Towards the end of the song, the narrator pleas for their loved one to stay if they don't intend to leave, but if they choose to go, they ask to not come back, allowing their heart to search for true love. The song concludes with a plea to both the fleeting love and the pursuit of genuine love. Overall, "Pelangi" conveys the longing for a lasting love and the frustration that comes with a love that seems temporary. The lyrics express the desire for a love that will stay and not be transient, ultimately implying a search for true and enduring love.
