PERSONAL
Zuzana Smatanová Lyrics


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I caught sign of one crying man he was sitting on the bench and he was tremblning
"excuse me, sir, why are you crying, sir?
What has happened?
Have you lost your job or wife, sir?
Are you crying for love or pain, sir?
Is it for your child or car?
- sorry, I know it's personal..."
I noticed the woman who passed by
I knew her, she used to be fatter but now I saw that she had lost her weight what has happened?
"have you Mrs. any problem or diet?
Did you sleep last night well or not yet?
Did you meet any handsome man yesterday?
- sorry, I know it's personal..."

Buying ticket on the train I heard voices
I saw the couple in a quarrel, they were talkig about themselves...
Enough about you boy, enough about you girl
What has happened?
"did you fell in love each other or not yet?
What's the theme of your quarrel? it's a faithlessness?
Will you able to love your characters?
- sorry, i know it's personal..."

I talk with myself everyday - did you know it?
When I can't sleep I always count white sheep I used to close myself in a room for a while
What has happened girl ?
"was it because of your mother or father?
Did you lost your love or friend again?
Are you afraid of night or life?
- that's enough about me...




You oughta know - it's personal
You oughta know - it's personal...

Overall Meaning

Zuzana Smatanová's song "Personal" explores the notion of how personal and private our emotions and experiences are, and how it can be difficult to share them with others. The song begins with a man crying on a bench, and the singer approaches him and asks if he's okay, but acknowledges that it's a personal matter. The next verse describes a woman who has lost weight, and the singer asks if there's something wrong, but it's personal. The last verse talks about the singer herself, how she talks to herself, and struggles with various things, but again, it's personal.


The song's chorus repeatedly emphasizes that these things are personal, indicating that there is a common reluctance among people to share their innermost feelings and experiences with others. The song also suggests that these personal experiences and emotions are complex and nuanced, and can't be easily explained or understood.


Overall, "Personal" is a poignant and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding, and the challenges of opening up to others.


Line by Line Meaning

I caught sign of one crying man he was sitting on the bench and he was trembling
I noticed a man who was visibly upset and shaking while sitting on a bench.


"excuse me, sir, why are you crying, sir? What has happened? Have you lost your job or wife, sir? Are you crying for love or pain, sir? Is it for your child or car? - sorry, I know it's personal..."
I asked the man if he was okay and what was causing him to cry. I wondered if his emotions were related to work or family, or if they had another source. I hesitated to pry, recognizing that such information could be deeply personal.


I noticed the woman who passed by I knew her, she used to be fatter but now I saw that she had lost her weight what has happened?
I saw a woman who I recognized and noticed that she had lost weight since the last time we met. I wondered if there was a reason for this change in her physical appearance.


"have you Mrs. any problem or diet? Did you sleep last night well or not yet? Did you meet any handsome man yesterday? - sorry, I know it's personal..."
I asked the woman if she was struggling with any issues that could be contributing to her weight loss, such as a diet or health problem. I also inquired about her personal life, curious if she had met someone new. However, I recognized that these were intrusive questions and apologized for prying.


Buying ticket on the train I heard voices I saw the couple in a quarrel, they were talkig about themselves... Enough about you boy, enough about you girl What has happened?
While buying a train ticket, I overheard a couple having an argument. They seemed to be focused on their own feelings and were becoming heated. I wondered what was causing the fight and what they were struggling with.


"did you fell in love each other or not yet? What's the theme of your quarrel? it's a faithlessness? Will you able to love your characters? - sorry, i know it's personal..."
I asked the couple questions about their relationship, curious if they were still in love or if there were other factors contributing to their argument. I also wondered if their fight was related to feelings of betrayal or unfaithfulness. However, recognizing that these were deeply personal topics, I apologized for prying.


I talk with myself everyday - did you know it? When I can't sleep I always count white sheep I used to close myself in a room for a while What has happened girl ?
I reflected on my own habits and wondered if others knew that I talk to myself and count sheep to fall asleep. I also thought about times when I isolate myself from others and pondered if there was a specific trigger for this behavior.


"was it because of your mother or father? Did you lost your love or friend again? Are you afraid of night or life? - that's enough about me... You oughta know - it's personal You oughta know - it's personal..."
I asked myself personal questions about potential reasons for my behavior, such as past relationships or fears. However, I acknowledged that I had shared enough and recognized that such topics are deeply personal and not something that everyone is comfortable discussing.




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