Terminaator is an Estonian rock group formed in 1987 by Jaagup Kreem in Tal… Read Full Bio ↴Terminaator is an Estonian rock group formed in 1987 by Jaagup Kreem in Tallinn 10th High School (today Nõmme Gymnasium). Kreem was in the 7th grade then. The first public performance was in Tallinn 47. High School in the schoolbands' festival. The first time in the studio was in 1989. First songs "Charleen" and "Meeletu maailm" were recorded in 1991. They found wider fame in 1992, when they won the festival of young bands Rock In. Since then they have been one of the most popular bands in Estonia with numerous hit singles and albums.

Members:
Jaagup Kreem - vocals, guitar
Taavi Langi - electric guitar, backing vocals
Henno Kelp - bass guitar, backing vocals
Roland Puusepp - drums

Carmen
Terminaator Lyrics

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Sa ned vlja nagu
Kurvasilmne mersu,
Mis on teinud avarii.
Sindki reedab miski
Klaasis loksub viski
Silmavrv on laiali.
Sinus on see, mida teistes pole avastand ma veel
Sinu voodist lbi kind

Mehi on vist tuhandeid
Siiski leidmata on see
Kes sind mista suudab
Kes su elu muudab
Kes su nnelikuks teeb.
Sinus on see, mis mind tukab kuristiku rele.
Carmen tantsib klubides
Carmen hngib pubides
Mulle tutvustas end ta.
Olen Carmen seitseteist
Ilus paar viks saada meist
Kuid mind iial sa ei saa
Mis parata.
Sinu jaoks on thised
Printsid kui ka kerjused,
Kes sust teinud jumala.
Jalge alla trambid sa
Jrjekorda asetad
Kes on jrgmine see nnelik
Kelle sdame sa purustad.
Carmen tantsib klubides
Carmen hngib pubides
Mulle tutvustas end ta.
Olen Carmen seitseteist
Ilus paar viks saada meist

Kuid mind iial sa ei saa
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Overall Meaning

The song "Carmen" by Terminaator is about a woman named Carmen, who is depicted as a beautiful and alluring figure that captivates the singer's attention. The lyrics suggest that Carmen is someone who is difficult to understand and to be with despite her beauty. The first verse compares her to an expensive car that has been in an accident, implying that she may have some past troubles. The second verse emphasizes her unique qualities, which the singer finds both attractive and unsettling. He seems to be drawn to Carmen, but unable to fully connect with her. The chorus describes Carmen as a dancer and a drinker, and suggests that the singer is unable to resist her even though he knows he can never have her.

The lyrics of "Carmen" are rich in imagery and metaphor, emphasizing the contrast between Carmen's beauty and her complexity. The song appears to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who is ultimately unattainable. The repeated refrain of "Carmen dances in the clubs, Carmen drinks in the pubs" underscores the idea that Carmen is a free spirit who cannot be tamed or possessed. The singer's frustration and longing are poignantly expressed in the lines "In you there is what I have not yet discovered in others / From your bed through the wall / There are probably thousands of men / Yet it seems impossible to find the one who can sense you / Who can change your life / And make you happy."

Line by Line Meaning

Sa ned vlja nagu Kurvasilmne mersu, Mis on teinud avarii.
You look like a sad-eyed Mercedes that's been in an accident.

Sindki reedab miski Klaasis loksub viski Silmavrv on laiali.
Something betrays you, as you drink whiskey and your makeup is smudged.

Sinus on see, mida teistes pole avastand ma veel
In you, I see something that I haven't found in anyone else yet.

Sinu voodist lbi kind Mehi on vist tuhandeid Siiski leidmata on see Kes sind mista suudab Kes su elu muudab Kes su nnelikuks teeb.
Through your bed, many men have passed, but the one who truly understands you and makes you happy has yet to be found.

Sinus on see, mis mind tukab kuristiku rele.
There's something in you that tempts me like the edge of a cliff.

Carmen tantsib klubides Carmen hngib pubides Mulle tutvustas end ta.
Carmen dances in clubs and hangs out in pubs. She introduced herself to me.

Olen Carmen seitseteist Ilus paar viks saada meist Kuid mind iial sa ei saa Mis parata.
I am seventeen-year-old Carmen. We would make a beautiful couple, but you can never have me. It's inevitable.

Sinu jaoks on thised Printsid kui ka kerjused, Kes sust teinud jumala.
For you, beggars and princes have the same importance, as they've all worshiped you at some point.

Jalge alla trambid sa Jrjekorda asetad Kes on jrgmine see nnelik Kelle sdame sa purustad.
You step on people and prioritize them, just to find the next person whose heart you can break.

La la la la la la la la la la
No significant meaning.

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