Przedtem
Świetliki Lyrics

The lyrics of Świetliki's song "Przedtem" convey a sense of desperation and entrapment, as well as a longing for escape and freedom. The repeated question "Jak długo jeszcze?" ("How much longer?") expresses the singer's frustration and uncertainty about their current situation. They feel confined and trapped, comparing their current state to being in a ghetto or a grave. This can be interpreted metaphorically as feeling stuck or limited in their life circumstances.

The lyrics also convey a sense of dependency on someone referred to as "pani" (a respectful form of address for a woman). The singer states that their freedom depends on this person, emphasizing that they possess both an ocean of possibilities and an abyss that glimmers in the distance. This suggests that the singer sees potential for both positive and negative outcomes if they were to break free from their current situation.

Although they express their desire to escape and explore the possibilities, the singer acknowledges that they are currently still in the ghetto or the grave. They are patiently waiting outside the door of this person, implying a sense of hope that they will eventually be able to move beyond their current state. The song ends with the plea "Jak długo jeszcze?" repeated, leaving the question unanswered and reflecting the ongoing struggle for liberation.