Martha
Kommil Foo Lyrics
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Kandelaar
Maneschijn
Pittelaar
Alles klaar
Alles gaar
Piekfijn
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Martha van den Broek
Kaviaar
Witte wijn
Kandelaar
Maneschijn
Pittelaar
Alles klaar
Alles gaar
Piekfijn
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Oh, Martha van den Broek
Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Oh, Martha van den Broek
The lyrics to Kommil Foo's song Martha are repetitive and consist mainly of the words "Kaviaar, witte wijn, kandelaar, maneschijn, pittelaar, alles klaar, alles gaar, piekfijn" and the phrase "Waar is Martha van den Broek" repeated several times. The opening lines create an image of a lavish feast with luxurious delicacies like caviar and white wine as well as a candelabra and moonlight. The repeated refrain of "Waar is Martha van den Broek" suggests that someone is missing from the gathering and that everyone is anxiously searching for her.
Given the rich imagery in the opening lines, it's possible that Martha van den Broek is a member of the wealthy upper class who has gone missing. It's also possible that she is a server who has disappeared, leaving the feast incomplete. Whatever the case may be, the repetition of her name suggests that her absence is causing great concern and that everyone is focused on finding her.
Overall, Kommil Foo's Martha is a mysterious and haunting song that leaves much to the listener's imagination. The repetitive phrases and evocative imagery create a sense of unease and tension that builds as the song progresses. It's left to the listener to decide who Martha is and what has happened to her, making this a song that is open to multiple interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
KaviaarWitte wijn
Indulgent food and drink
Kandelaar
Candlestick
Maneschijn
Moonlight
Pittelaar
Refined taste and atmosphere
Alles klaar
Everything is ready
Alles gaar
Everything is cooked to perfection
Piekfijn
Everything is in its best form
Waar is Martha van den Broek
Where is Martha van den Broek
Martha van den Broek
Reference to a person
Oh, Martha van den Broek
Expressing longing or frustration for Martha's absence
Writer(s): RAF RAFAEL CARLO HILDA WALSCHAERTS, MICH MICHAEL EMMA MARCEL WALSCHAERTS, MARK MARC MAURICE CL VANHIE
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.