Zlatom zdobená
Billy Barman Lyrics


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Na svet padá
Nový dážď
Z kaluží na zemi zrkadlá

Vílam zvodným
Život dá
Hebké líca biely porcelán
Výška
Výška býva
Málo podstatná
Kto sa hĺbky bojí
Túžbu neukojí
Stále láka
Priestor má

Jabloň rodí
Plodov pár
Zlatom zdobí svoju bledú tvár

Kruhy vodné
V jazerách
Pochytajú víly v hlbinách

Výška
Výška býva
Málo podstatná
Kto sa hĺbky bojí
Túžbu neukojí




Stále láka
Priestor má

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Billy Barman’s song Zlatom zdobená describe the arrival of a new rain. The rain creates mirrored reflections in the puddles on the ground that are compared to windows. The wordplay used implies that these windows are used by fairies to spy on the world of humans. The next verse describes the effect those mischievous fairies can have on human life. They provide temptation and allure with rosy cheeks and porcelain skin.


The chorus brings in the theme of height and depth, describing how it is easy for people to be distracted by surface level appearances and heights, while ignoring the depth and complexity of a situation. Those who fear depth will not attain their desires, even if they keep reaching for the surface. Finally, the last verse speaks of the beauty of the natural world. Apple trees grow and bear fruit that decorates their pale-barked frames with golden hues. The last line of the song speaks of the water rings in deep lakes, that captivate fairies and create images that are shrouded in mystery and intrigue.


Overall, the song speaks of the allure of surface appearances and the temptation of the unknown, but also the need to dive deeper to truly understand and appreciate the world around us. It warns against being superficial and not engaging with the complexity of life. The imagery used throughout is enchanting and fairy-tale like, giving the song a dreamy quality that is both soothing and unnerving.


Line by Line Meaning

Na svet padá
A new rain falls onto the world.


Nový dážď
This rain is new, fresh and still falling.


Z kaluží na zemi zrkadlá
From puddles on the ground, reflections spread.


Vílam zvodným
Alluring fairies,


Život dá
Give life and energy.


Hebké líca biely porcelán
Soft cheeks like white porcelain.


Výška
Height,


Výška býva
Is often insignificant.


Málo podstatná
It doesn't matter much.


Kto sa hĺbky bojí
He who fears depth,


Túžbu neukojí
Will never satisfy his desires.


Stále láka
The longing still entices.


Priestor má
The space is open and available.


Jabloň rodí
An apple tree bears fruit.


Plodov pár
A pair of fruits,


Zlatom zdobí svoju bledú tvár
Adorn its pale face with gold.


Kruhy vodné
Water circles,


V jazerách
In lakes,


Pochytajú víly v hlbinách
Captivate fairies in the depths.


Výška
Height,


Výška býva
Is often insignificant.


Málo podstatná
It doesn't matter much.


Kto sa hĺbky bojí
He who fears depth,


Túžbu neukojí
Will never satisfy his desires.


Stále láka
The longing still entices.


Priestor má
The space is open and available.




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