ACEH, ZABARA HITS – Acehnese musician Yusran Yus has captured public attention with his latest release, “Jadup.” Beyond its melodic appeal, the track stands out as a powerful piece of social commentary, addressing the aftermath of devastating floods that hit villages across North Aceh Regency.
The song reflects the collective voice of local artists advocating on behalf of flood victims, urging the regional government to deliver living assistance (jadup) promptly and fairly.
Yusran Yus – Jadup Lyrics
Biok biok na peusan
Bak kamoe bak kamoe seni
Keu bapak bupati aceh utara
Saran bak kamoe dari peunyanyi
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Korban banjir lam gampong
Beusare beumeureumpok
Mangat bek ek ok
Rakyat lam desa
Mari ta bangket aceh utara
Mangat menyala bak nyaroe nyah wa
Mangat menyala bak nyaroe nyah wa
Syamtalira a ngen tanoh pasir
Yoeh teuka banjir cukop seungsara
Ube na harta ka jiba le ie
Yang teungoh meutani nyan pih seureufa
Yang reuleh anjoeng rumoh
Ka hanyet panci panci
Ka jiba le ie hana meuhoe ka
Kamoe kamoe meuharap
Nibak nibak bupati
Jadeup ne bagi laju beusigra
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Biok biok na peusan
Bak kamoe bak kamoe seni
Keu bapak bupati aceh utara
Saran bak kamoe dari peunyanyi
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Yang meukat rukok saka ngon campli
Ka jiba le ie modal tan lena
Yang mate kameng leumo keubiri
Seudeh sekali tan le useuha
Bagi beusama ade ngak jeut bek dawa dawi
Bangket keulai aceh utara
Makmu makmu beusare ade adek beurata
Harapan rakyat nibak ayah wa
Biok biok na peusan
Bak kamoe bak kamoe seni
Keu bapak bupati aceh utara
Saran bak kamoe dari peunyanyi
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Jadeup beu neubri beusama rata
Korban banjir lam gampong
Beusare beumeureumpok
Mangat bek ek ok
Rakyat lam desa
Mari ta bangket aceh utara
Mangat menyala bak nyaroe nyah wa
Mangat menyala bak nyaroe nyah wa
English Translation Highlights
Through its heartfelt narrative, “Jadup” offers a vivid description of rural hardship following natural disasters:
A little message we want to share,
From us, the artists who truly care,
To the Honorable Regent of North Aceh,
A humble hope from the singers’ voice.
May every helping hand reach those in need,
May every gift be shared with fairness indeed,
May assistance be given equally,
To every soul who has lost what they once had.
To the flood victims in every village,
Let us stand together, lend a hand,
So tears will no longer fall,
And the people in our villages can smile again.
Let us rise, North Aceh,
Let us bring our spirit back to life,
Let hope shine once again,
And let our lives bloom as they did before.
In Syamtalira, across the sandy land,
The flood arrived with sorrow in its hands,
Everything people owned was swept away,
Even farmers lost their harvest and livelihood.
The wealth they gathered through the years
Was carried away by the rushing waters,
Homes that once offered shelter and warmth
Were left behind with memories and tears.
Pots and household things were swept away,
Carried somewhere by the restless stream,
Nothing remained but a broken heart,
And prayers rising from the middle of despair.
We place our hope,
In the hands of our Regent,
May help arrive without delay,
For those who are still waiting.
A little message we want to share,
From us, the artists who truly care,
To the Honorable Regent of North Aceh,
A humble hope from the singers’ voice.
May every helping hand reach those in need,
May every gift be shared with fairness indeed,
May assistance be given equally,
So no one feels forgotten or left behind.
Those who once made their living selling
Cigarettes, sugar, chilies, and more,
Saw their business capital swept away,
Leaving them with nothing to start again.
Their goats and cattle disappeared too,
Leaving wounds that run so deep,
Their livelihoods were suddenly broken,
When everything they owned was taken by the flood.
So let us help with compassion,
Let us share with fairness and love,
Do not let hardship turn us against each other,
For in times of disaster, we must stand as one.
Rise again, North Aceh,
Let us rebuild our land and lives together,
May prosperity belong to everyone,
May justice shine without distinction.
This is the people’s hope,
A hope we place before you with respect,
To our leader and father of the community,
So our people can find their strength again.
A little message we want to share,
From us, the artists who truly care,
To the Honorable Regent of North Aceh,
A humble hope from the singers’ voice.
May every helping hand reach those in need,
May every gift be shared with fairness indeed,
May assistance be given equally,
To every victim who needs a helping hand.
To the flood victims in every village,
Let us stand together, lend a hand,
So tears will no longer fall,
And the people in our villages can smile again.
Let us rise, North Aceh,
Let us bring our spirit back to life,
Let hope shine once again,
And let North Aceh rise together.
The lyrics detail the loss experienced by the community, from swept-away household items and lost livestock to ruined farmland and destroyed small businesses in areas like Syamtalira and Tanoh Pasir.
Meaning and Core Message
At its core, “Jadup” is a song about resilience, fairness, and solidarity. It emphasizes that disasters affect everyone across the community—farmers, street vendors, and families alike. By appealing directly to local leadership for transparent aid distribution, the song encourages the people of North Aceh to rebuild their lives together through mutual support (gotong royong).
The term Jadup originates from Jaminan Hidup, an official Indonesian term for disaster relief living allowances. These allowances provide essential food, shelter, and financial support to help displaced families survive while rebuilding their livelihoods.
In Acehnese culture, music has historically served as a respected platform for storytelling and grassroots movement. By converting real-world socioeconomic struggles into song, artists like Yusran Yus help maintain public awareness and encourage government accountability long after initial disaster relief efforts fade.
You can find the full, licensed video by searching for the song on Youtube or your preferred music streaming service.