Celtic folk rock · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
The Castle Has a Broken Doorbell
“The Castle Has a Broken Doorbell” brings together Czech and English. Its musical genre is Celtic folk rock.
Lyrics & translation ↓
Czech ↔ English
About this song
The first paired lines are “Starý duch bloudí chodbou hradu.” and “An ancient ghost wanders the castle hall.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
An ancient ghost cannot frighten modern tourists because everyone keeps asking him for the Wi-Fi password. Celtic folk rock, lively fiddle, bouzouki, warm electric guitars, driving live drums, distinct melodic hook, clear expressive lead
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Listen to each line and compare its translation. Use Twin to switch to the same phrase in the other language; use Echo to recall its meaning before revealing the translation.
Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse
Starý duch bloudí chodbou hradu.
An ancient ghost wanders the castle hall.
Na recepci cinká těžkým řetězem.
He rattles a heavy chain at reception.
Místo hrůzy slyší jen smích.
Instead of terror, he hears only laughter.
Turista mu podává nefunkční zvonek.
A tourist hands him a broken doorbell.
Chorus
Duch má na řetězu cedulku s heslem.
The ghost wears a password sign on his chain.
Když zaječí, hosté žádají tišší pokoj.
When he screams, guests request a quieter room.
Před půlnocí opravuje zvonek na recepci.
Before midnight he repairs the reception doorbell.
Verse
Vytáhl meč a ukázal na věž.
He drew his sword and pointed at the tower.
Hosté tam jdou hledat lepší signál.
The guests go there seeking a better signal.
Jeden mu dává drobné za zavazadlo.
One tips him for carrying a suitcase.
Duch nemá kapsy, mince padají na zem.
The ghost has no pockets; coins hit the floor.
Chorus
Duch má na řetězu cedulku s heslem.
The ghost wears a password sign on his chain.
Pod lebkou mu bliká cizí telefon.
A stranger's phone flashes beneath his skull.
Když zaječí, hosté žádají tišší pokoj.
When he screams, guests request a quieter room.
Před půlnocí opravuje zvonek na recepci.
Before midnight he repairs the reception doorbell.
Verse
Prochází stěnou, zkouší to znova.
He walks through the wall, tries again.
U zdi se tvoří fronta na fotografie.
A queue for photographs forms beside the wall.
„Je tady signál?“ ptají se ho.
"Is there a signal here?" they ask him.
Duch naposledy zhasíná všechny lampy.
The ghost switches every lamp off one last time.
Chorus
Duch má na řetězu cedulku s heslem.
The ghost wears a password sign on his chain.
Pod lebkou mu bliká cizí telefon.
A stranger's phone flashes beneath his skull.
Když zaječí, hosté žádají tišší pokoj.
When he screams, guests request a quieter room.
Před půlnocí opravuje zvonek na recepci.
Before midnight he repairs the reception doorbell.
Outro
Pak podá výpověď na starém pergamenu.
Then he writes his resignation on old parchment.
Ředitel mu nabídne směnu po půlnoci.
The manager offers him the shift after midnight.
