Schtum are from Derry, Northen Ireland, and they toured Europe and the U.S.… Read Full Bio ↴Schtum are from Derry, Northen Ireland, and they toured Europe and the U.S. in 1995 - 96. Split in the late 90's. Christian McNeill went on to form Hybrasil.

Christian McNeill - Guitar/Vocals
Ivan Birthistle - Guitar
James Cunningham - Bass
Rory McCarron - Drums

Singles + Ep's:
'Digging Holes EP' 1993 on Big River Records
'Corrupt Cop' 1994 on Big River Records
'New Year Dawning' 1994 on Big River Records
'Skydiver' 1995 on Columbia/Sony

Albums:
'Grow' 1996 on Columbia/Sony

Space
Schtum Lyrics

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(Cseh Tams - Beremnyi Gza)
Taln az elmlt v.
s abbl is az sz.
Az sz, s az szbl egy t.
Egy t, autn, Pcs fel.
Taln. Tn arra az tra mondhat,
hogy igen. Az volt a j.
Tavaly egy rvid utazs.

Autn, le Pcs fel.
Tavaly. Egy rvid utazs.
Taln. Tn arra mondhat,
hogy igen, az volt a j.
Autn, le Pcs fel.
Igen. Taln csak az volt a j.
Igen. Taln csak ennyi az egsz.

Tavaly, egy rvid utazs...
Transcribed by IITI

Overall Meaning

The song "Space" by Schtum is a nostalgic and pensive reflection on a past journey. The lyrics describe the singer's uncertainty about whether the trip was truly memorable or significant, as they contemplate the past and the meaning of their experience. The repetition of the line "maybe that was it" seems to suggest a sense of unfulfillment or emptiness, as though the journey did not fully live up to the singer's expectations.

The lyrics also utilize a sense of ambiguity, with references to the "sky" and "space", suggesting a theme of vastness and unknown possibilities. This sense of the unknown is enhanced by the repeated use of the word "maybe", which hints at the possibility of alternative paths and experiences that might have been taken. Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning and introspection, as the singer reflects on their past and tries to make sense of their journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Taln az elmlt v.
Perhaps it was the past year.

s abbl is az sz.
And from that, came the idea.

Az sz, s az szbl egy t.
The idea grew and became a journey.

Egy t, autn, Pcs fel.
A journey by car, heading towards Pecs.

Taln. Tn arra az tra mondhat, hogy igen. Az volt a j.
Perhaps, one could say that it was a good decision to take this path.

Tavaly egy rvid utazs. Autn, le Pcs fel.
Last year, a short trip by car, headed down from Pecs.

Taln. Tn arra mondhat, hogy igen, az volt a j. Autn, le Pcs fel.
Perhaps the right decision was made to head back down from Pecs by car.

Igen. Taln csak az volt a j.
Yes, perhaps that was the right choice.

Igen. Taln csak ennyi az egsz.
Yes, maybe that's all there is to it.

Tavaly, egy rvid utazs...
Last year, a short trip...

Contributed by Sydney E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.