"Bukan Aku" (Not Me) is a popular song by the Indonesian band Ungu. The song revolves around the theme of understanding and acceptance in a relationship. In the lyrics, the singer expresses their efforts to always understand and follow the desires and wishes of their partner. They try their best to be accommodating and supportive, but they also reach a point where they want their own feelings and presence to be acknowledged. The repeated lines, "Bukan, bukan ku sembunyi, Namun hargailah perasaanku ini, Bukan, bukan ku berlari, Namun lihat-lihatlah aku di sini" can be translated as, "No, I'm not hiding, but please appreciate my feelings, No, I'm not running away, but look at me here." The song conveys a plea for recognition and appreciation from the partner. The singer feels that despite their efforts, their partner may never change or truly understand their perspective. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the singer's desire to be seen and valued for who they are. Overall, "Bukan Aku" highlights the importance of mutual understanding and appreciation in a relationship. It raises the issue of feeling invisible or taken for granted and calls for greater empathy and recognition from the other person involved.
