In the beginning of 2019, the duo presented the song Sebi on Evrovizijska Melodija 2019, the Slovenian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, held in Tel Aviv, Israel. They went on to win the selection with 72.89% of the televote from the public in the Superfinal round, therefore became the representative of Slovenia in the contest. In the first Semi-Final on 14th May, the duo received 167 points from the voting, advancing them into the Grand Final on 18th May, where they placed a respectable 15th place with 105 points. After their participation in Eurovision Song Contest, they announced a new band name; zalagasper as it would be easier to pronounce for the non-Slovenian audience.
Box
zalagasper Lyrics
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I stay out of the house to keep it clean
I'm the most foolish fool
I have it all i don′t see anything
Tell my mama she's dumb
Of course i don't mean that
She′s the smartest one
You're the reason for my sadness
No, i′m not the one
Hard to see that i'm destroying me
Put my hand on my mouth and try to breathe
This box that i′m in is too small for my limbs
Can't get out, can′t stay in
Don't see out, don't fit in
I touch my face when i talk
Do all my features stand the way they should?
Need some guidance with laugh
I don′t always remember how some words are put
Quiet most of the time
I don′t mean to be rude, just don't seem to see
How to keep the talk going
Anyway i′m always sad when you decide to leave
Hard to see that i'm destroying me
Put my hand on my mouth and try to breathe
This box that i′m in is too small for my limbs
Can't get out, can′t stay in
Don't see out, don't fit in
Blow the eyelash
Make a wish
Be happy, i′m happy
It′s all on me
Blow the eyelash
Make a wish
Be happy, i'm happy
It′s all on me
It's all on me
Hard to destroy me
Put my hand on my mouth and i still breathe
This box that i′m in is much bigger than it seems
Don't want out, happy in
I′m the best i've ever been
The song "Box" by zalagasper is an introspective piece about feeling trapped and boxed in mentally and emotionally. The singer describes herself as messy and foolish, yet also as someone who has it all, but doesn't see anything. The line "I stay out of the house to keep it clean" speaks to the idea of trying to keep up appearances and control in one's life, even if it means avoiding certain aspects of it. The chorus reveals the true sentiment of feeling trapped in a small box that restricts movement and limits perception of the outside world. The singer touches on their social skills, admitting to being quiet and not knowing how to keep a conversation going.
However, towards the end of the song, the singer's tone changes as they declare that they are the best they have ever been. They acknowledge that the box they are in may be bigger than it seems and that they are happy being there. The song ends with the repeated line "It's all on me", implying that the singer is taking responsibility for their life and emotions.
Overall, "Box" presents a relatable message about feeling confined and unable to break free from self-imposed limitations. The lyrics and tone of the song suggest that personal growth and happiness can only happen when one takes ownership of their internal struggles and breaks free from the mental boxes they have created.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the messiest mess
I am a very disorganized and chaotic person
I stay out of the house to keep it clean
I avoid staying at home to prevent it from becoming messy
I'm the most foolish fool
I make unwise decisions despite having everything in life
I have it all i don′t see anything
I possess everything but fail to experience joy or satisfaction
Tell my mama she's dumb
I say hurtful things to my mother although I don't actually mean them
Of course i don't mean that
I am aware that what I said is wrong and untrue
She′s the smartest one
Despite my harsh words, I acknowledge that my mother is intelligent
I tell you that we′re done
I inform you that our relationship or interaction is over
You're the reason for my sadness
I blame you for my negative emotions and feelings
No, i′m not the one
I deny being the responsible person for my own sadness
Hard to see that i'm destroying me
I have difficulty recognizing that my own actions are leading to my downfall
Put my hand on my mouth and try to breathe
I attempt to control myself and remain calm in stressful situations
This box that i′m in is too small for my limbs
I feel trapped and confined in my current situation
Can't get out, can′t stay in
I am unable to escape my situation but cannot tolerate staying in it either
Don't see out, don't fit in
I cannot find my place in society and feel disconnected from the world around me
I touch my face when i talk
I am self-conscious and worry about my appearance while communicating
Do all my features stand the way they should?
I question whether my physical features are normal or unattractive
Need some guidance with laugh
I require assistance to express emotions and laugh properly
I don′t always remember how some words are put
I struggle with language and occasionally forget how certain words are used
Quiet most of the time
I am a reserved person and don't speak much
I don′t mean to be rude, just don't seem to see
I am not intentionally being impolite but have difficulty noticing social cues
How to keep the talk going
I do not know how to maintain a conversation and prevent it from ending
Anyway i′m always sad when you decide to leave
I feel dejected and upset when someone leaves me
Blow the eyelash
Reciting a superstitious ritual of blowing an eyelash to make a wish
Make a wish
Wishing for something that I desire
Be happy, i′m happy
I become content and satisfied when the person I care for is happy
It′s all on me
I am responsible for my happiness and well-being
This box that i′m in is much bigger than it seems
Although I experienced confinement before, I realize now that there are bigger things in life
Don't want out, happy in
I am content with my life and no longer feel trapped
I'm the best i've ever been
I have come a long way and am now the happiest and most content version of myself
Writer(s): Gasper Santl, Zala Kralj
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Armyblink-ex4kn
❤️ LYRICS ❤️ I’m the messiest mess.
I stay out of the house to keep it clean
I’m the most foolish fool
I have it all i don’t see anything
Tell my mama she’s dumb
Of course i don’t mean that
She’s the smartest one
I tell you that we’re done
You’re the reason for my sadness
No, i’m not the one
Hard to see that i’m destroying me
Put my hand on my mouth and try to breathe
This box that i’m in is too small for my limbs
Can’t get out, can’t stay in
Don’t see out, don’t fit in
I touch my face when i talk
Do all my features stand the way they should?
Need some guidance with laugh
I don’t always remember how some words are put
Quiet most of the time
I don’t mean to be rude, just don’t seem to see
How to keep the talk going
Anyway i’m always sad when you decide to leave Hard to see that i’m destroying me
Put my hand on my mouth and try to breathe
This box that i’m in is too small for my limbs
Can’t get out, can’t stay in
Don’t see out, don’t fit in
Blow the eyelash
Make a wish
Be happy, i’m happy
It’s all on me
Blow the eyelash
Make a wish
Be happy, i’m happy
It’s all on me
It’s all on me
Hard to destroy me
Put my hand on my mouth and i still breathe
This box that i’m in is much bigger than it seems
Don’t want out, happy in
I'm the best i’ve ever been.
@smellytossa
My favourite way to listen to Zalagasper....try it if you can.
Noise cancelling headphones
TV off
Lights off,
Curtains closed,
Eye mask on
Lying on the floor
Volume up to maximum.
Being able to listen to the layers of music without any outside interference is a magical feeling.
This is like my personal meditation, and Zalagasper seem to take me within myself where all I can feel is peace, warmth, positivety and love.... (and the occasional wonky floorboard)
@user-le5np2zy6v
God I'm so grateful to Eurovision for allowing me to discover you guys. Love from Scotland 💓
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@alexaKmC
Same here man :)
@lejka005
How nice! Greetings from our little country ;)
@VY-zt3ph
Would somebody explain me why the video is sweeetly terryfying ??
@blinksince-ew6jb
this is what i call high quality music- It doesnt need to be screaming to be amazing. Greetings from Canada
@blinksince-ew6jb
Teresa Dreibelbis i dont think all american pop is dirty, tho some of it is. Lately its been getting a bit better with artists like billie eilish
@VY-zt3ph
Would somebody explain me why the video is sweeetly terryfying ??
@roseultrastan1940
“ the music is like billie eilish and the video like melanie martinez” Nah, they are zalagasper, incomparable .