Salome
Daniel Landa Lyrics
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Plamen i červánek, ďábel i beránek
Cukr i sůl
U vůně hřebíčku, u rytmu střevíčků
Císař dnes myslí byl, za tanec přislíbil
Království půl
Salome, noc už je na sklonku
Podobna kytaře pro svého vladaře
Salome, tančíš
Salome, sťali už Křtitele
Salome, usměj se vesele
Točíš se ve víru, ústa jak upíru
Krví ti planou, Salome, la la la
Noci už ubývá, císař se usmívá
Pokojně mohu žít, všeho lze použít
Pro dobrý stát
Možná ho napadlo prastaré říkadlo
Dějiny když tvoří se, pro hlavy na míse
Nemá se štkát
Salome, netanči, nechceš-li
Salome, hosté už odešli
Jenom roj komárů dopíjí z pohárů
Krůpěje vína
Salome, trochu jsi pobledla
Salome, v koutku jsi usedla
Víčka máš šedivá, nikdo se nedívá
Salome, pláčeš? La la la
The lyrics to Daniel Landa's song Salome are about the biblical figure Salome, who is portrayed as both delicate and cunning, cruel and helpless, a flame and a spark, a devil and a lamb - a complex and contradictory character. The lyrics describe her dance for King Herod, who was so pleased with her performance that he promised her anything she desired, up to half his kingdom. Salome then requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter, and Herod, who had made the promise, reluctantly granted her wish. The song also touches on the aftermath of the event, with Salome feeling the weight of her actions and the consequences they bring.
The lyrics are full of vivid and sensual images, invoking the scent of cloves and the rhythm of dancing shoes. They create a haunting and evocative atmosphere, drawing the listener into the story of Salome and her tragic dance. The song is also notable for its use of repetition, with the chorus of "Salome" and the refrain of "la la la" adding to the dreamlike and hypnotic quality of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Něžná i proradná, krutá i bezradná
Salome is unpredictable - she can be gentle and deceptive, cruel and helpless at the same time.
Plamen i červánek, ďábel i beránek
Her personality is a mix of opposite qualities, like fire and dawn, devil and lamb.
Cukr i sůl
She has a sweet and a salty side.
U vůně hřebíčku, u rytmu střevíčků
She is drawn to the fragrant smell of cloves and the rhythm of her dancing shoes.
Císař dnes myslí byl, za tanec přislíbil
The emperor was thinking today and promised her half of the kingdom for her dance.
Království půl
He will give her half of the kingdom as a reward.
Salome, noc už je na sklonku
The night is almost over, Salome is running out of time.
Salome, podobnas úponku
She is like a budding flower, about to bloom and show her true colors.
Podobna kytaře pro svého vladaře
She is like a guitar, playing for her ruler.
Salome, tančíš
Salome is dancing for the emperor.
Salome, sťali už Křtitele
John the Baptist has already been beheaded.
Salome, usměj se vesele
She should smile happily, despite the gruesome murder.
Točíš se ve víru, ústa jak upíru
She is spinning in a whirlwind, her lips are like those of a vampire.
Krví ti planou, Salome, la la la
The blood is boiling in her veins, as she dances on.
Noci už ubývá, císař se usmívá
The night is almost over, the emperor is smiling.
Pokojně mohu žít, všeho lze použít
He can live in peace as long as he can use everything to his advantage.
Pro dobrý stát
He does it for the good of the state.
Možná ho napadlo prastaré říkadlo
Maybe he remembered an ancient saying.
Dějiny když tvoří se, pro hlavy na míse
When history is made, heads may roll.
Nemá se štkát
There is no reason to fret.
Salome, netanči, nechceš-li
Salome should stop dancing if she doesn't want to.
Salome, hosté už odešli
The guests have already left.
Jenom roj komárů dopíjí z pohárů
Only a swarm of mosquitoes is still finishing the wine.
Krůpěje vína
Only a few drops of wine are left.
Salome, trochu jsi pobledla
Salome has become pale.
Salome, v koutku jsi usedla
She has retreated to a corner.
Víčka máš šedivá, nikdo se nedívá
She has gray eyelids and no one is looking at her.
Salome, pláčeš? La la la
Is Salome crying? La la la.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hovinko CZ
Já se jmenuji Salome!!!!
Vítek Vondrák
Tím bych se tu moc nevytahoval... Díky Salome popravili Jana Křtitele, jehož hlavu máme (Teplice)nyní ve znaku na stříbrném podnose