Czarny blues o czwartej nad ranem
Stare Dobre Małżeństwo Lyrics

The lyrics of "Czarny blues o czwartej nad ranem" by Stare Dobre Małżeństwo are about a lover yearning for their missing partner at 4am. The repetition of the opening lines "Czwarta nad ranem, może sen przyjdzie, może mnie odwiedzisz" creates a melancholic tone that suggests the singer's desperation for their partner's presence. The following lines, "Czemu cie nie ma na odległość ręki, czemu mówimy do siebie listami?" (Why aren't you within arm's reach, why do we speak to each other through letters?), further convey the distance between the two lovers. The singer sings of their partner's absence, attempting to stroke their hair, but finding only a pale bedside lamp and bare walls. The bluesy melody serves as a backdrop for the singer's mournful yearning.

As the song progresses, the singer sings of the joys that their partner's presence will bring, "Gdy ci to śpiewam - u mnie pełnia lata, gdy to usłyszysz - będzie środek zimy" (When I sing this to you, it's the height of summer for me, and when you hear it, it's the dead of winter for you). The song also includes references to the world outside, including "Topole z Krupniczej" (poplar trees from Krupnicza Street) and "Ten z Mariackiej Wieży" (the firefighter from St. Mary's Tower), adding a sense of realism to the narrative. The repeated line "Czajnik z gwizdkiem świruje na gazie, myślałby kto, że rodem z Manhattanu" (The whistling kettle is boiling on the gas stove, one would think this was straight from Manhattan) further underscores this sense of groundedness in everyday life amidst the yearning for a loved one.

Overall, the lyrics to "Czarny blues o czwartej nad ranem" convey a sense of longing, melancholy, and a deep desire for someone's presence amidst the mundanity of everyday life. The lyrics evoke a powerful sense of loneliness and longing that many people can relate to.