2012
Cj Catalizer 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 to Cj Catalizer's "2012" are a mix of traditional folk songs and original verses that contemplate the nature of humanity and love. The recurring refrain of "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," is a nod to the traditional folk tune of the same name. The original verses that follow reflect on the workings of the heart and the complexities of human relationships.


The lines "Why women love men and I look back and I wonder, why men are men" suggest a deep introspection on the part of the songwriter. The refrain of the song implies a delayed gratification, holding out for something as important as water for a thirsty bird until a specific, pre-determined time. The last verse, "Gonna build me another castle on a mountain so high, so then I can see my true love as she passes by," speaks to the heights one will go in the pursuit of love.


Overall, the song explores themes of longing, reflection, and love, and does so through a combination of traditional and original lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The singer is admiring the beauty of the cuckoo bird


She warbles as she flies
The singer describes the sweet sound of the bird's flying


But I never give her water
The singer confesses to neglecting the needs of the bird


Till the forth day of July.
The artist only remembers to give water to the bird on a specific day


It is often that I wonder
The artist expresses their tendency to ponder about a particular topic


Why women love men
The singer is curious about women's attraction to men


And I look back and I wonder
The singer reflects on past experiences and observations


Why men are men.
The artist is questioning the nature of masculinity


Gonna build me another castle
The artist is planning to construct a new home


On a mountain so high
The location of the new home is described as being elevated


So then I can see my true love
The purpose of building the castle is to be closer to someone the singer loves


As she passes by.
The artist wants to be able to see their loved one as they go about their day


Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer addresses someone named Jack of Diamonds


I know you of old
The singer is familiar with Jack of Diamonds' past actions


You have robbed my poor pockets
The singer accuses Jack of Diamonds of stealing from him


Of silver and of gold.
The artist specifies the items that were taken


But I never give her water
The artist reiterates their neglect of the cuckoo bird's needs


Till the forth day of July.
The specific day on which the singer remembers to give water to the bird is repeated




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Comments from YouTube:

DooPliss

There used to be a really awesome Mix with this song in it, and I’m so sad and confused on why they took it down! :( Ofc I must say this song is absolutely awesome too!!!!

Fariborz Irani

Love it

Alister Wilson

tune is pure genius ~ epic <33 

fenerof

beautiful

shunmp3

In waiting for the end of the mayan cycle!!

PSYWh1sper

mageutiko!!

MacMan282

@Psykorell maybe... but you have to end a calender at some point, sure, they could have calculated something, but my money's on the fact that they just ended it. It can't be infinite.

MacMan282

@PulseInTuition intense... we'll just have to see ahaha. see you on the other side man :)

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