2012
EvotronicX Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of EvotronicX's song, "2012," are an interesting juxtaposition of different thoughts and themes. The first two verses appear to be borrowed from an old folk song called "The Cuckoo," which speaks of the singer's reluctance to give water to the cuckoo bird until the fourth of July. This is likely a reference to the American Independence Day, but the meaning behind withholding water is unclear. The next two lines speak of wondering why women love men and why men are the way they are, indicating a preoccupation with relationships and gender dynamics.
The third verse takes a decisive turn from these musings, with the singer proclaiming their intention to build a castle on a high mountain so they can watch their true love pass by. This sudden shift to romanticism suggests that the earlier reflections may have been prompted by a broken heart or unfulfilled desire. In the final verse, the lyrics take yet another turn, with the mention of the "Jack of Diamonds" who has robbed the singer's pockets of silver and gold. This could be a metaphorical reference to a thief, or simply a continuation of the song's meandering thoughts.
Overall, "2012" is a song that touches on various themes without a clear narrative or message. Its use of borrowed lyrics from a traditional folk song adds to its sense of ambiguity and open interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The singer admires the beauty of the cuckoo bird.
She warbles as she flies
The singer notes the melody of the cuckoo bird as it flies.
But I never give her water
The singer does not provide water to the cuckoo bird.
Till the forth day of July.
The artist only provides water to the cuckoo bird every Fourth of July.
It is often that I wonder
The artist frequently ponders.
Why women love men
The singer questions why women are attracted to men.
And I look back and I wonder
The singer reflects on their past thoughts.
Why men are men.
The artist contemplates the nature of men.
Gonna build me another castle
The artist plans to construct a new dwelling.
On a mountain so high
The new dwelling will be built on a tall mountain.
So then I can see my true love
The singer hopes to catch a glimpse of their beloved from their new dwelling.
As she passes by.
The artist desires to see their love as they pass by their new dwelling.
Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer addresses the Jack of Diamonds.
I know you of old
The singer claims to be familiar with the Jack of Diamonds.
You have robbed my poor pockets
The singer accuses the Jack of Diamonds of stealing their money.
Of silver and of gold.
The Jack of Diamonds allegedly stole both silver and gold from the artist.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.