Tram des Balkans
Tram des Balkans Lyrics


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Show a little more,
Show a little less,
Add a little smoke
Welcome to Burlesque,
Everything you dream of,
But never can possess
Nothing's what it seems
Welcome to Burlesque,

Oh, everyone is buying,
Put your money in my hand,
If you got a little extra
well, give it to the band,
You may not be guilty
But you're ready to confess
Tell me what you need,
Welcome to Burlesque,
You can dream of Coco,
Do it at your risk
The Triplets grant you mercy
But not your every wish,
Jesse keeps you guessing,
So cool and statuesque
"Behave yourself" says Georgia
Welcome to Burlesque,

Oh, everyone is buying,
Put your money in my hand,
If you want a little extra,
Well, you know where I am,

Something very dark
Is playing with your mind
It's not the end of days,
It's just a bump and grind

Show a little more
Show a little less




Add a little smoke
Welcome to… Burlesque

Overall Meaning

The song "Welcome to Burlesque" by Tram des Balkans is a mesmerizing ode to the world of burlesque, where everything is not as it seems. The song exudes the atmosphere of a smokey underground club, where everyone is dressed in their finest and ready to be seduced. Throughout the song, there is a sense of otherworldliness, as if nothing is quite real, and everything is just an illusion.


The lyrics suggest that the world of burlesque is a place where one can dream of everything they desire, but can never possess it. The singer is a seductive host, welcoming everyone to the club, and encouraging them to loosen up and enjoy the show. The audience is asked to show more or less, add a little smoke to the atmosphere, and to put their money in her hand.


The song is a perfect reflection of the world of burlesque, with its mixture of exoticism, danger, and seduction. The lyrics suggest that there is something dark and mysterious at work in the club, but that it's all just part of the experience. Overall, "Welcome to Burlesque" is a fascinating exploration of a world that is both alluring and dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

Show a little more,
Display a bit more than you usually would


Show a little less,
Reveal or expose somewhat less than what is usual


Add a little smoke
Create an atmosphere of mist or vapor


Welcome to Burlesque,
You have arrived at a place where exaggerated entertainment is performed


Everything you dream of,
All that you ever wished for


But never can possess
Not something that you can own or acquire


Nothing's what it seems
Appearances can be deceiving


Oh, everyone is buying,
Everyone is spending money


Put your money in my hand,
Entrust your monetary resources to me


If you got a little extra
If you have a surplus


well, give it to the band,
Donate it to the musical group


You may not be guilty
You are not necessarily responsible.


But you're ready to confess
However, you are prepared to make a statement


Tell me what you need,
Inform me of what it is that you require


You can dream of Coco,
You are able to imagine Coco


Do it at your risk
Performing this action involves possible danger


The Triplets grant you mercy
The Triplets have shown compassion towards you


But not your every wish,
Yet, they will not grant all of your requests


Jesse keeps you guessing,
Jesse leaves you puzzled


So cool and statuesque
Appear composed and impassive


"Behave yourself" says Georgia
Georgia instructs you to act properly


Something very dark
Something extremely gloomy


Is playing with your mind
Your psyche is being disturbed


It's not the end of days,
The situation is not apocalyptic


It's just a bump and grind
It's merely an obstacle to surmount


Show a little more
Expose a bit more


Show a little less
Expose a bit less


Add a little smoke
Create a bit of mist or vapor


Welcome to… Burlesque
You have arrived at... Burlesque




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