More than one artist is known as Baba Yaga.
1. A six piece all female lesbian jazz-funk group active in the 70s.
2. Baba Yaga was a group of Hungarian and Russian musicians fronted by Irish musician Jamie Winchester. The music was a unique mixture of original English language songs and Russian folk songs. They made two albums 'Where Will You Go?' and 'Secret Combination'. Neither appears to have been available in the UK. Both albums can be found with song titles in Russian, but here they are in English. The third album in this set is a collection of early demos and songs, several of which appear on the other two albums in different form.
3. An English\German Prog Rock band who's first album features nice arrangements and heavy use of Mellotron and who's second album is a beautiful mix of Seventies electronics and Persian classical instrumentation. This second album, 'Collage', is a Krautrock / Experimental music gem.
4. Baba Yaga were an all-female crusty doom band from Seattle in the late '90s. Released a two song demo, "Taker of Souls". They eventually evolved into the band Grey.
5. Black metal from North Yorkshire, UK.
6. French band which plays klezmer and balkan based music.
Anyway
Baba Yaga Lyrics
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Smoking silly substances you try to fly
Know your going to be there by and by
Day to day
Games to play, things to say
Kiss the right people and you’re on your way
Taking all your assets so they like to say
Stuck in the mud, feels like blood
Drowning like an animal in Noah’s flood
Everything you told them they misunderstood
But it was just another working day
Live as you may, say what you wanna say
They only listen to what they believe anyway
Why try to get so high?
You’re slipping on the ladder get a kick in your eye
Sneaky sociologists would like to try
To get a grip on your mind
The song "Anyway" by Baba Yaga is a reflection on the struggles and challenges of everyday life. The lyrics touch on themes of social conformity, the pressure to fit in, and the feeling of being misunderstood. The opening lines, "Suit and tie, the right to die, smoking silly substances you try to fly," suggest a societal expectation to conform to a certain image, while also highlighting the desire for escape and transcendence through substances.
The chorus, "Games to play, things to say, kiss the right people and you're on your way, taking all your assets so they like to say, you only give a little anyway," speaks to the performative nature of society. It implies that success and acceptance are often based on superficial factors, such as saying the right things and associating with the right people, rather than genuine connection or contribution.
The verse "Stuck in the mud, feels like blood, drowning like an animal in Noah's flood, everything you told them they misunderstood, but it was just another working day," portrays a sense of frustration and isolation. The image of being stuck in the mud and drowning symbolizes the feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed. It also suggests that despite one's efforts to communicate or make a difference, they are often dismissed or misunderstood.
The bridge, "Why try to get so high? You're slipping on the ladder, get a kick in your eye, sneaky sociologists would like to try, to get a grip on your mind," delves into the concept of societal control and manipulation. It questions the pursuit of external validation and warns against being easily influenced or manipulated by those who seek to understand and control human behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "Anyway" invite listeners to reflect on the pressures and contradictions of society, encouraging individuality and self-awareness in the face of conformity and misunderstanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Suit and tie, the right to die
Conforming to societal norms while internally struggling with the desire for freedom and autonomy
Smoking silly substances you try to fly
Engaging in escapism and seeking temporary relief from reality through substance use
Know your going to be there by and by
Accepting the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's actions in the future
Day to day
Navigating through the repetitive and mundane routine of life
Games to play, things to say
Participating in social dynamics and carefully choosing one's words to fit in
Kiss the right people and you’re on your way
Gaining favor and advancing in society by pleasing influential individuals
Taking all your assets so they like to say
Exploiting one's resources and diminishing their value in the eyes of others
You only give a little anyway
Only contributing minimally, as others perceive it, regardless of actual effort put in
Stuck in the mud, feels like blood
Feeling trapped and emotionally drained, as if life has become stagnant and draining
Drowning like an animal in Noah’s flood
Overwhelmed and struggling to stay afloat amidst chaos and adversity
Everything you told them they misunderstood
Experiencing a lack of comprehension and misinterpretation from others despite honest communication
But it was just another working day
Despite personal struggles, life carries on with the same daily responsibilities and obligations
Live as you may, say what you wanna say
Embracing individuality and expressing oneself freely, regardless of societal expectations
They only listen to what they believe anyway
Acknowledging that people selectively absorb information that aligns with their preexisting beliefs
Why try to get so high?
Questioning the pursuit of external validation and the never-ending quest for happiness
You’re slipping on the ladder get a kick in your eye
Experiencing setbacks and obstacles while striving for success, leading to disappointment
Sneaky sociologists would like to try
Researchers attempting to analyze and understand the complexities of human behavior covertly
To get a grip on your mind
Seeking to grasp and comprehend the intricacies of your thoughts and emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bornai Tibor, Jamie Winchester
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