2012
Galactic Pegasus feat Taylor Ellis and Leon Robertson 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 to "2012" by Galactic Pegasus feat Taylor Ellis and Leon Robertson are a combination of traditional folk verses and new lyrics. The first stanza is a traditional folk verse about a cuckoo bird and the superstition that it should not be given water until July 4th. The second stanza reflects on the differences between men and women and the wonder of why women love men. The third stanza is another traditional folk verse, with the addition of a desire to build a castle on a mountain to see a true love pass by. The final stanza is a verse from a traditional gambling song about the Jack of Diamonds, who is known for robbing people of their money.
The song presents an interesting blend of old and new, with traditional lyrics combined with new verses. The use of the cuckoo bird verse adds a touch of old folk superstition to the song that contrasts with the modern themes in other parts of the lyrics. The song seems to grapple with the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of life, including longing for love and the risk of being taken advantage of.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The singer acknowledges the beauty of the cuckoo as it sings.
She warbles as she flies
The bird sings beautifully while in flight.
But I never give her water
The singer chooses to not provide the bird with water.
Till the forth day of July.
The artist has a specific date in mind to provide the bird with water.
It is often that I wonder
The artist frequently ponders a particular topic.
Why women love men
The singer contemplates why women feel affection towards men.
And I look back and I wonder
The singer thinks back on past experiences and questions them.
Why men are men.
The artist is curious as to the nature of masculinity.
Gonna build me another castle
The artist has aspirations to construct another large structure.
On a mountain so high
The artist has a specific location in mind for the construction of the castle.
So then I can see my true love
One reason for the castle's location is so the singer can observe their beloved passing by.
As she passes by.
The artist hopes to catch a glimpse of their true love while building the castle.
Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer addresses a specific individual who goes by this name.
I know you of old
The singer is familiar with this individual from a previous encounter.
You have robbed my poor pockets
The individual being addressed has stolen from the singer.
Of silver and of gold.
The stolen items were valuable metals.
But I never give her water
The artist repeats their earlier statement about not giving the cuckoo bird water.
Till the forth day of July.
The singer reiterates that the bird will receive water only on a specific date.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.