“Gloomy Sunday” was composed in 1936 by Hungarian pianist Rezso Seress. Because of its dark notoriety and lyrics, “Gloomy Sunday” is also known as the Hungarian Suicide Song. In fact, the song was banned on the BBC for 66 years and the ban lasted till 2002.
Here’s the literal translation of lyrics in English-
“On a sad Sunday with a hundred white flowers
I was waiting for you, my dear, with a church prayer
That dream-chasing Sunday morning
The chariot of my sadness returned without you.
Ever since then, Sundays are always sad
Tears are my drink, and sorrow is my bread.
Sad Sunday.
Last Sunday, my dear, please come along,
There will even be priest, coffin, catafalque, hearse-cloth.
Even then flowers will be awaiting you, flowers and coffin.
Under blossoming (flowering in Hungarian) trees
My journey shall be the last.
My eyes will be open, so that I can see you one more time
Do not be afraid of my eyes as I am blessing you even in my death.
Last Sunday.”
WARNING: The song you are about to hear has been blamed for more suicides than any other song in history. We leave it on you to choose whether to hear the song or not and if you wish to hear it, click on the link below.
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Here’s The Song In English:
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