Marta's Song
Deep Forest Lyrics

The lyrics of Deep Forest's song "Marta's Song" are in Hungarian, a language not familiar to many listeners. The song begins with an unusual vocalization of "Arararararara aira rararara rarara" followed by "Három mérő piros szalag" which translates to "Three meters of red ribbon." The singer then laments her situation, wondering what has befallen her to warrant being surrounded by three meters of red ribbon that she cannot escape from. She repeats this phrase several times, juxtaposing it with "Istenem, istenem" meaning "My God, my God." The song concludes with the singer asking for understanding and support for her own sorrow that parallels the enigmatic three meters of red ribbon that circles her.

While it is unclear what the true meaning behind the lyrics of "Marta's Song" is, it is believed that the song may be about a Hungarian woman named Marta who has lost her husband. Red ribbon is often used in Hungarian culture to symbolize the mourning of loved ones. The repetition of the phrase "Három mérő piros szalag" also emphasizes the feeling of being trapped or confined that Marta is experiencing in her grief.