The group dates back to September 1986. The very act of setting up the band took place an hour before Iron Maiden concert in Poznan, when Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki (vocal, bass guitar) met Robert "Litza" Friedrich (backing vocal, guitar) and they decided to sell the entrance tickets. The money they got was in no time spent on cheap Polish wine known locally as "kwas" (English "acid") The line up was then enlarged by Dariusz "Popcorn" Popowicz (guitar) and Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta (drums.) Soon they created a few song such as Barmy Army or Del Rocca which are performed live even these days. Unfortunately, after two months of blissful existence, the band suffered the loss of Titus - the leader, who had been called up to the army. Titus stayed there two years while the rest of the band performed with other bands. Popcorn joined Wolf Spider and Litza became a member of legendary Turbo and later Creation of Death. When Titus was finally released from the army, ACID DRINKERS was reactivated.
They first appeared on stage on 26th August 1989 in Wroclaw at a fairly big metal festival called "Metal Madness". They played three songs during which they remained completely still on stage, which was a pretty shocking idea as for a metal band at that time. The audience was absolutely taken aback. The same year they played only one more gig together with Turbo, Wolf Spider and Gomor.
In the meantime ACID DRINKERS recorded their first demo including Nagasaki Baby, Del Rocca and I Mean Acid. The demo noticed by Tomasz Dziubinski (Metal Mind Productions) was presented at Midem Fair in Cannes. A month later ACID DRINKERS signed a deal with Music for Nations. In 1990 ACID DRINKERS performed at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, which has been the largest metal festival in Eastern Europe for many years. The show was so excellent that not only fans but also critics and journalists regarded it as a triumph. In a blink of an eye the band gained popularity across the whole country. It was even called "Guns'n'Roses at Metallica's speed".
In October 1998 Litza left ACID DRINKERS, soon replaced by Przemyslaw "Perla" Wejmann. The same year the band was awarded "the Best Rock Band of the Year" by Polish Public Television. ACID DRINKERS also received "Fryderyk", the Polish equivalent of Grammy Award in category of "hard’n’heavy" in 1998, 2000, 2004. In 2003 Perla left the band. The place emptied by him was soon taken over by Tomasz ‘Lipa’ Lipnicki, the leader of another famous Polish band – Illusion. When Lipa left the band in march 2004, next guy joined the band. His name is Aleksander “Olass” Mendyk, guitar player from great hardcore band called None.
Acid Drinkers has always been one of the best and the most live-impressive Polish heavy metal bands. It has been estimated that so far they have played over 700 concerts in Poland and abroad. From 1996 to 2003 Acids headlined 7 tours and their audience reached a million of people. They headlined all the important Polish rock and metal festivals. The band supported many international stars, such as Deep Purple (in Katowice 03.06.1996 and 24.06.1998 and 27.06.2004 Legia Stadium-Warsaw), Ian Gillan ("Toolbox In" tour in Poland and Czech Republic December 1991), Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost and Slayer. The band has been recognized as the best Polish band of the 90s’ by Polish journalists, readers of Polish rock and metal magazines and, of course, BY FANS.
Line-Up
Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wojciech "Jankiel" Moryto - guitar, bkg vocals
Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta - drums
Hit the Road Jack
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
What you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
What you say?
Whoa Woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean,
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen.
I guess if you say so
I have to pack ma things and go. (That's right)
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
What you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
What you say?
Well baby, listen baby, don't ya treat me this-a way
Cause I'll be back on my feet some day.
Don't care if you do 'cause it's understood
You ain't got no money you just ain't no good.
Well, I guess if you say so
I'd have to pack my things and go. (That's right)
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
What you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
(That's right)
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
Well!!
What you trying to do to me?
Well!!
What you trying to do to me?
I came to talk it over
Oh baby don't be so chicken
You don't want to see me cry
The song "Hit the Road Jack" by Acid Drinkers is a cover of the classic song originally performed by Ray Charles. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is being told by his woman to hit the road and never come back. The repeated refrain, "Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more" emphasizes her desire for him to leave and not return. The man pleads with her not to treat him so mean but in the end, he resigns himself to pack his things and leave.
The lyrics play into the common theme of love and heartbreak. The man is clearly hurt by the woman's desire for him to leave, but he tries to convince her that he will be back on his feet someday. The woman, on the other hand, remains steadfast in her decision to end the relationship.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus have made it a classic that continues to be covered by artists across genres. While Acid Drinkers put their own spin on the song, they kept the catchy refrain that made the original so popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Leave and don't come back anymore.
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.
Leave and don't return.
What you say?
Asking for confirmation or acknowledgement.
Whoa Woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean,
Don't treat me poorly, woman.
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen.
You are the most unpleasant woman I have encountered.
I guess if you say so
I suppose if that's what you want.
I have to pack ma things and go. (That's right)
I must gather my belongings and leave, as you wish.
Well baby, listen baby, don't ya treat me this-a way
Don't treat me like this or speak to me in this manner.
Cause I'll be back on my feet some day.
I will recover from this situation.
Don't care if you do 'cause it's understood
It doesn't matter if you take certain actions, as it is expected or assumed.
You ain't got no money you just ain't no good.
If you don't have money, you are worthless.
What you trying to do to me?
Questioning someone's actions or intentions.
I came to talk it over
I arrived to have a conversation about something.
Oh baby don't be so chicken
Don't be afraid or hesitant.
You don't want to see me cry
You don't want to witness my emotional distress.
Writer(s): Percy Mayfield
Contributed by Kayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.