2012
Two Faces Lyrics


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Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

It is often that I wonder
Why women love men
And I look back and I wonder
Why men are men.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

Gonna build me another castle
On a mountain so high
So then I can see my true love
As she passes by.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.

--- Instrumental ---

Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
I know you of old
You have robbed my poor pockets
Of silver and of gold.

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies




But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Two Faces's song "2012" are filled with symbolic meanings that reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the transient nature of relationships. The reference to the cuckoo bird adds a layer of symbolism to the song, as it is a bird known for its trickery and deception. The repeated line "But I never give her water/Till the forth day of July" suggests a delay in nourishment or fulfillment, and could represent the singer's reluctance to fully commit to the relationship or perhaps a commentary on the timing of things in life.


The second verse of the song delves into a philosophical questioning of the relationships between men and women, and a contemplation of what makes men men. This could be interpreted as a criticism of societal gender roles or a reflection on the complexities of relationships and human nature.


The last verse brings the focus back to the singer's own desires and wants, expressing a desire to build a castle so high as to be able to see their true love as she passes by. This could symbolize a longing for a relationship that is unattainable or out of reach, or perhaps an acknowledgement of the futility of chasing after material things.


Overall, the lyrics in "2012" are rich with interpretation and could be reflective of the artist's own experiences or commentary on broader themes in society.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The singer admires the bird's beauty.


She warbles as she flies
The bird makes pleasant sounds while flying.


But I never give her water
The singer doesn't provide the bird with water.


Till the forth day of July.
The artist only gives the bird water on a specific day.


It is often that I wonder
The artist often thinks about something.


Why women love men
The singer wonders about the nature of romantic love.


And I look back and I wonder
The singer reflects on the past.


Why men are men.
The artist ponders the essence of masculinity.


Gonna build me another castle
The artist plans to build a castle.


On a mountain so high
The castle will be built on a tall mountain.


So then I can see my true love
The singer hopes to see their beloved from the castle.


As she passes by.
The artist wants to see their beloved while she is traveling.


Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer addresses someone by name.


I know you of old
The singer claims to be familiar with this person.


You have robbed my poor pockets
The singer accuses the person of stealing from them.


Of silver and of gold.
The stolen items were precious metals.


Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The artist reiterates their admiration for the bird.


She warbles as she flies
The bird continues to make pleasing sounds while flying.


But I never give her water
The singer repeats that they don't provide water for the bird.


Till the forth day of July.
The bird only receives water on one specific day.




Writer(s): [traditional], Clarence Ashley

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Jake Branthe

A little backstory. Every time the Thing screams, it screams with the combined voices of every living being it has consumed and assimilated. So that scream at 2:03 has Edvard's voice in it somewhere.

Blue Guy

@Tumper96 we don't kn about the soul tho. That's what freaks me out the most about these kinds of creatures. The universe is a big place, I'm sure something like this exists

Hunter KU

It always takes over their bodies.

Skar800

The thing has also assimilated Juliette so Edvard has a woman voice.

Lucasfan375

Edvard's scream sounds very similar to the original movie's screams. They managed to mimic it almost perfectly. 2:03

Lakazar

@Edward Garcia excatly

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Ayo Mayonnaise

In my opinion getting fused like that was the worst death out of all of them

PIXELGAMING2468

I felt so disturbed thinking about anyone getting sucked off by those hand things, myself included, the muffled screams

MariahWhitneyCelineJanetMadonna

@Yeti Konira direct?

Hunter KU

John Carpenter should be directing this.

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