Lirik Dan Chord Iwan Ernawan Batan Nganggur -

C G Batan nganggur mah... Am Em Hirup kudu usaha... F C Ulah terus di bumi... Dm G Kudu giat digawe...

The song's themes of struggle, perseverance, and the quest for success resonate deeply with young people. In a world where the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, "Batan Nganggur" offers a powerful reminder that it's okay to not have all the answers, and that success is not always immediate.

Siapa di sini pecarna musik Sunda? Lagu lawas tapi pesanna masih relevan pisan pikeun jaman kiwari! "Batan Nganggur" (Lebih baik nganggur) ku Iwan Ernawan téh nyaritakeun pasualan cinta nu matak nyeri hate, tapi dibungkus ku irama nu asyik. Lirik Dan Chord Iwan Ernawan Batan Nganggur

C - G - Am - Em F - C - F - G

G D Lelah arang biso klalenan Em C Dadi wong urip aja grogiunan G D Sing penting atimu resik C D G Lakonono urip kanggo bekti marang wong tuwo C G Batan nganggur mah

"I've been searching for a job, but to no avail I've been thinking and thinking, but there's no answer Being idle, being idle Feeling like there's no future"

C G Batan nganggur... Am Em Lamun kuring boga kabogah F C Ngan ukur dipalidkeun F G Dipingpin ku si kasep séjén Dm G Kudu giat digawe

However, as of my current knowledge cutoff (April 2026), there is published in scientific journals (e.g., in musicology, Indonesian cultural studies, or ethnomusicology) that exclusively analyzes this specific song.

Verse 1: Batan nganggur, batan kerja Lah kenapa aku keur bade Mangga ka lembur, teu bade Nya eta sorangan, bade ka dieu

(Musik pengantar dengan petikan calung atau gitar)

"Batan Nganggur" is a popular Sundanese pop song by (often searched as Iwan Ernawan) that humorously addresses the struggles of unemployment and the hustle to find work. The song's lyrics resonate with listeners for their honest and witty take on trying various business ventures—from selling one's voice to trading goods—rather than staying idle. Lyrics (Lirik)