2012
Baga Sound Lyrics


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Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

It is often that I wonder
Why women love men
And I look back and I wonder
Why men are men.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

Gonna build me another castle
On a mountain so high
So then I can see my true love
As she passes by.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

--- Instrumental ---

Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
I know you of old
You have robbed my poor pockets
Of silver and of gold.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies




But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Baga Sound's song "2012" may seem disconnected but can be interpreted as a reflection of personal thoughts on love, nature, and priorities. The first stanza is about the beauty of nature, particularly the cuckoo bird, but it is also about the need for patience and withholding gratification until the right time. The second stanza is a musing on the complexity of love and the differences between men and women. The third stanza is about personal aspirations and ambitions, expressed through the desire to build a castle on a mountaintop to get a better view of the world and the singer's true love. The final stanza is a reference to the Jack of Diamonds, a traditional folk song symbolizing deceit and thievery.


The song's themes of nature, love, and ambition are not uncommon in folk music, but Baga Sound's interpretation of them provides a unique perspective. The contrast between the beauty of the cuckoo bird and the delayed gratification of giving it water on a specific date can be seen as a metaphor for the rewards of patience and discipline. The ambiguity in the second stanza can be interpreted as the singer's realization that love is complex and nuanced, and that understanding it fully is a lifelong pursuit. The third stanza, about building a castle on a mountaintop, can represent the idea of reaching for one's dreams and hitting a new level of success. The final stanza, about the Jack of Diamonds, can be interpreted as a warning to not let greed and desire for material gain overcome personal moral values.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The author admires the beauty of the cuckoo bird.


She warbles as she flies
The bird creates a pleasant sound while in motion.


But I never give her water
The author does not provide the bird with hydration.


Till the forth day of July.
The author only provides the bird with water on a specific date.


It is often that I wonder
The author frequently thinks about something.


Why women love men
The author ponders on the reasons women have affection for men.


And I look back and I wonder
The author reflects on past experiences and thoughts.


Why men are men.
The author contemplates the nature of masculinity.


Gonna build me another castle
The author plans to construct a grand dwelling.


On a mountain so high
The location for the castle will be elevated and impressive.


So then I can see my true love
The author's motivation for building the castle is to get a better view of their beloved.


As she passes by.
The person the author loves will be traveling near the new castle.


Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The author addresses someone named Jack of Diamonds.


I know you of old
The author has past experience with Jack of Diamonds.


You have robbed my poor pockets
Jack of Diamonds has taken money from the author.


Of silver and of gold.
Jack of Diamonds has stolen both valuable metals from the author.


But I never give her water
The author reiterates their earlier statement about not giving water to the cuckoo bird.


Till the forth day of July.
Again, the author emphasizes that the bird only receives water on a specific date.




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@BistuaNuova

Evo već osam godina povremeno svraćam na terapiju. Baga forevah!

@TetrapakProdzekt

Bravo ekipa, ljubi vas brat producent iz Srbije

@Razielfull

kill dem with positive vibes!

@UltrasGD

Big tune!

@kjote

Wicked! Greetz from Poland :)

@sinisabogatinovski6801

kako dobro vozi ritam

@MrPineappleRampage

BABYLON shall fall! Time for ZION!

@quantumthinker3248

Update: Babylon is falling 😜❤️🙏

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