Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
Magilla
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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žene
Kako im ne dam da te izbace iz mene?
Bila bi ponosna ti na kretena svog
Što nisi bliže...
Da čuješ kako društvo foliram i lažem
Da žurim da me neka čeka, pa sad
plačem
Što nisi više...
Ne zanosim se ja, isto bilo bi...
Ko suza da sam čist, okrenem drugi list
Tebi bi bio najgori
I zato kad se za telefon uhvatim
Tek da ti čujem glas, kad se zaželim nas
Ja se po ruci udarim
Svi bi večeras ovde hteli tvoju bivšu
Al' nisu oni da cipele ti brišu
Ne dam da svuku me, na laž navuku me
Što nisi bliže...
Da ti na leđima od druge rane lečim
Da nemaš milosti kad molim i kad klečim
Ti si me varao, krao i lagao
Što nisi više.
Ne zanosim se ja, isto bilo bi...
Ko suza da si čist, okreneš drugi list
Sa mnom bi bio najgori
I zato kad se za telefon uhvatim
Tek da ti čujem glas, kad se zaželim nas
Ja se po ruci udarim
Lukas: Sama si najbolja ti
Ceca: I ti si najbolji sam
Ceca i Lukas: Pukli smo mi, a srce ljubav
vode nam
Ne zanosim se ja, isto bilo bi...
Ko suza da si čist, okreneš drugi list
Sa mnom bi bio najgori
I zato kad se za telefon uhvatim
Tek da ti čujem glas, kad zaželim se nas
Ja se po ruci udarim
The lyrics of the song Magilla by Trey Anastasio tell a poignant story of lost love, betrayal, and regret. The song comprises the dialogue between Lukas and Ceca, two lovers reminiscing about their past relationship. Lukas is trying to move on from his past relationship and struggling to keep his new relationship afloat. He claims that he is not deluding himself and that he knows he wouldn't be a good partner for Ceca, even if they got back together. He mentions how he tries to put on a show when he is out with his friends, pretending to be happy and moving on, but in reality, he misses Ceca and wishes she was closer. He is also aware of his shortcomings and reminds Ceca how he had cheated, lied, and stolen from her in the past, illustrating the complexity of the emotions he is dealing with.
Meanwhile, Ceca seems to be in a better place and content with her decision of ending the relationship. She agrees with Lukas that they wouldn't work out if they got back together and doesn't seem to hold any grudges against him. Ceca reminisces about the good times they had together and acknowledges the pain of losing someone who was once your world. Together they reflect on the end of their relationship and how despite being apart, their hearts are still entwined with love, but their life paths are different now.
Overall, the song showcases the complexity of emotions felt after the end of a meaningful relationship, the pain, the regret, and the longing for the person you once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Gde si da vidiš kako noćas teram žene
Where are you to see how I'm chasing women tonight
Kako im ne dam da te izbace iz mene?
How do I not let them erase you from me?
Bila bi ponosna ti na kretena svog
You would be proud of your idiot
Što nisi bliže...
Why aren't you closer...
Da čuješ kako društvo foliram i lažem
To hear how I'm pretending and lying to my friends
Da žurim da me neka čeka, pa sad plačem
I'm in a rush to meet someone, but now I'm crying
Jer si me volela, za mene borila
Because you loved me and fought for me
Što nisi više...
Why aren't you here anymore...
Ne zanosim se ja, isto bilo bi...
I'm not deluding myself, it would be the same...
Ko suza da sam čist, okrenem drugi list
Like a tear, I'm clean and turn a new page
Tebi bi bio najgori
I would be the worst for you
I zato kad se za telefon uhvatim
So when I grab the phone
Tek da ti čujem glas, kad se zaželim nas
Just to hear your voice, when I miss us
Ja se po ruci udarim
I slap myself on the wrist
Svi bi večeras ovde hteli tvoju bivšu
Everyone here tonight wants your ex
Al' nisu oni da cipele ti brišu
But they're not the ones to clean your shoes
Ne dam da svuku me, na laž navuku me
I won't let them drag me down, fool me with lies
Što nisi bliže...
Why aren't you closer...
Da ti na leđima od druge rane lečim
To heal your wounds from another on your back
Da nemaš milosti kad molim i kad klečim
To not have mercy when I beg and kneel
Ti si me varao, krao i lagao
You cheated on me, stole from me and lied to me
Što nisi više.
Why aren't you here anymore.
Sama si najbolja ti
You are the best alone
I ti si najbolji sam
And you are also the best alone
Pukli smo mi, a srce ljubav vode nam
We broke, but our heart still leads us to love each other
Ne zanosim se ja, isto bilo bi...
I'm not deluding myself, it would be the same...
Ko suza da si čist, okreneš drugi list
Like a tear, if you're clean, you turn a new page
Sa mnom bi bio najgori
You would be the worst with me
I zato kad se za telefon uhvatim
So when I grab the phone
Tek da ti čujem glas, kad zaželim se nas
Just to hear your voice, when I miss us
Ja se po ruci udarim
I slap myself on the wrist
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