2012
Jana Todorović 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 "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" refers to the practice of not giving water to a cuckoo bird until July 4th, in the hopes that the bird will bring good luck for the rest of the year. The cuckoo bird is seen as a symbol of good luck and fortune, and this practice is part of folklore in many cultures.
The second verse explores a similar theme of wonder - this time, about relationships between men and women. It speaks to the idea that love can be confusing and complicated, and that it's easy to wonder why people are attracted to each other when relationships are often challenging. It also acknowledges the power dynamics at play in many relationships, particularly in traditional male-female relationships.
The third verse refers to the singer's desire to build a castle on a mountain in order to see their true love pass by. This speaks to the idea of romantic yearning and pursuit, as well as the desire for grand gestures and displays of love.
The final verse introduces the Jack of Diamonds card, and speaks to the idea of luck and fortune once again. The mention of robbing pockets suggests that this card is associated with dishonesty or trickery, and speaks to the complexity of luck and fate.
Overall, this song explores themes of luck, love, and wonder, using the metaphor of the cuckoo bird and traditional folklore to create a sense of magic and wonder.
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 describes the way the cuckoo bird makes sounds while flying.
But I never give her water
The singer does not provide water for the cuckoo bird.
Till the forth day of July.
The artist only provides water for the cuckoo bird on the fourth day of July.
It is often that I wonder
The artist is curious and thinks deeply about something.
Why women love men
The singer ponders why women are attracted to men.
And I look back and I wonder
The singer reflects on their past experiences or memories.
Why men are men.
The artist contemplates the nature of men and their behaviors.
Gonna build me another castle
The artist plans to construct a new dwelling place.
On a mountain so high
The artist wants to build their castle on a high elevation of land.
So then I can see my true love
The singer desires to have a clear view of someone they love.
As she passes by.
The artist wants to see the person they love as they go by their castle.
Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer is calling out to someone named Jack of Diamonds.
I know you of old
The singer is familiar with Jack of Diamonds from the past.
You have robbed my poor pockets
The singer accuses Jack of Diamonds of stealing from them.
Of silver and of gold.
The stolen items were silver and gold.
Writer(s): [traditional], Clarence Ashley
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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