Lilin-Lilin Kecil

"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" (, English: "Little Candles") is an Indonesian pop song written by James F. Sundah for the Prambors' 1977 Youth Songwriting Competition (Lomba Cipta Lagu Remaja) and performed by Chrisye.

Considered as Chrisye's signature song, "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" has been covered by more than fifty artists. Rolling Stone Indonesia listed it as the thirteenth best Indonesian song of all time.

Writing
James F. Sundah wrote "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" for the Prambors' Youth Songwriting Competition of 1977. The initial song was written in D and F.

Chrisye was chosen to be the singer for his smooth vocals. The song was arranged by Jockie Soerjoprajogo.

Themes
According to Sundah, "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" is about his friends who had difficulties in life when older generations had successful careers. It has also been described as a memorial song.

Reception
"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" placed fifth in the competition and was the most popular of the finalists on the Lomba Cipta Lagu Remaja album.

"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" launched Chrisye's career and has been called his signature song. He considered its success to be due to its immersing melody and romantic lyrics with his smooth vocals.

"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" has been covered by over fifty singers and bands, including Blue Diamonds, Victor Wood, and Arie Kosmiran. Instrumental versions were released by Alex Faraknimella and Yockie Soerjoprajogo.

Rolling Stone Indonesia listed "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" as the thirteenth best Indonesian song of all time.

"Lilin-Lilin Kecil" has been used as a memorial song, such as at the sixth anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombing.

1992 version
In 1992, Chrisye re-recorded the song for his first and only EP Cintamu Telah Berlalu. This version featured Bina Vokalia, who provided children's backing vocals, and was produced by Younky Soewarno.

Personnel
Personnels adapted from album's liner notes.
 * Younky Soewarno – drums, keyboards, arrangement
 * B.U.90 – backing vocals
 * Bina Vokalia – children's choir
 * Aria - children's voices
 * Asti - children's voices
 * Donny - children's voices
 * Gina - children's voices
 * Rily - children's voices
 * Tina - children's voices