Indonesia Pusaka

"Indonesia Pusaka" (Indonesia, the Heritage) is a patriotic song composed by Ismail Marzuki. It is normally played on Indonesian Independence Day celebration. This song reflects about Indonesia, how Indonesia is the motherland of all Indonesians, and how Indonesians will fight for her with all of their might. This song is the favorite patriotic song of Hatta, one of the founding father of Indonesia.

Lyrics
First verse:

Indonesia tanah air beta Pusaka abadi nan jaya Indonesia sejak dulu kala Tetap dipuja-puja bangsa

Reff:

Di sana tempat lahir beta Dibuai, dibesarkan bunda Tempat berlindung di hari tua Tempat akhir menutup mata

Second verse:

Sungguh indah tanah air beta Tiada bandingnya di dunia Karya indah Tuhan Maha Kuasa Bagi bangsa yang memujanya

Reff:

Indonesia ibu pertiwi Kau kupuja, kau kukasihi Tenagaku bahkan pun jiwaku Kepadamu rela kuberi

Lyrics' Translation in English
First Verse:

Indonesia, my homeland An everlasting and glorious treasure Indonesia, since time immemorial Always praised by nations

Reff:

There, I was born Nurtured, raised by mother A place of refuge in old age A final place to close my eyes

Second verse:

Indonesia, thou art beautiful No other lands can compare The work of the Lord Almighty For a nation that praises Him

Reff:

Indonesia, motherland dear I adore thee, I love thee All my strength, my life even I pledge to thee, my homeland.