In 1993, Świetliki recorded their first album, "Ogród Koncentracyjny", which has raised a great interest of the media and listeners. In November 1996 the band recorded their second album, "Cacy Cacy Fleischmaschine", which was nominated to Fryderyk award in alternative music and sang poetry categories. The next album, "Perły przed Wieprze", was released in 1999 and was nominated to Fryderyk award as well. In 2001, Świetliki recorded their most recent album, "Złe Misie", on which you can also hear voices of Kasia Nosowska and Lech Janerka. In 2005, Świetliki invited the famous Polish actor - Bogusław Linda - to the collaboration, and released, as "Świetliki i Linda" band, the "Las Putas Melancólicas" album.
Pan Traktor
Świetliki Lyrics
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Niczego
Zdelegalizować
Wszystko
Nie legalizować
Niczego
Zdelegalizować
Wprowadzić
Godzinę policyjną
O piętnastej trzydzieści
Nie legalizować
Niczego
Zdelegalizować
Wszystko
Pomiędzy mnie a ciebie
Położyć
Policjanta
Nie legalizować
Niczego
Zdelegalizować
Traktor
Zdelegalizować
Pana
Zdelegalizować
Panią
Zdelegalizować
Domek
Zdelegalizować
Tramwaj
Zdelegalizować
Jajko
Zdelegalizować
Wszystko
Wszystko
The lyrics of "Pan Traktor" by Świetliki convey a strong and rebellious message against the idea of legalizing or decriminalizing anything. The repeated lines "Nie legalizować, Niczego, Zdelegalizować, Wszystko" (Don't legalize, Anything, Decriminalize, Everything) highlight the band's disdain for any form of regulation or control.
The lyrics continue to emphasize this sentiment by suggesting the implementation of a "Godzina policyjna" (Curfew) at 3:30 PM, symbolizing the desire to restrict personal freedom and autonomy. By introducing this curfew, the song implies a sarcastic approach to addressing social issues, suggesting that excessive control and regulation are ineffective solutions.
The song then takes a turn towards absurdity by mentioning placing a police officer between "me and you." This line sarcastically reflects the idea of a growing surveillance state and the increasing presence of law enforcement in people's daily lives. It emphasizes the singer's frustration with an oppressive system that restricts personal interactions and fosters a sense of mistrust and surveillance.
The final part of the lyrics continues with a series of statements, urging to decriminalize various entities and activities such as "Traktor" (Tractor), "Pan" (Mister), "Pani" (Missus), "Domek" (House), "Tramwaj" (Tram), "Jajko" (Egg), and concluding with "Wszystko, Wszystko" (Everything, Everything). These lines serve to extend the song's sarcastic tone and emphasize the absurdity of trying to control or regulate every aspect of life.
Overall, "Pan Traktor" can be seen as a critique of excessive control and regulation in society. The song challenges the idea that more restrictive measures can solve societal problems, questioning the effectiveness and consequences of such approaches.
Line by Line Meaning
Nie legalizować
Refuse to make anything legal
Niczego
Nothing should be legalized
Zdelegalizować
Make everything illegal
Wszystko
Everything should be prohibited
Wprowadzić
Introduce
Godzinę policyjną
A curfew
O piętnastej trzydzieści
At fifteen thirty (3:30 PM)
Pomiędzy mnie a ciebie
Place a policeman between me and you
Położyć
Place
Policjanta
A policeman
Zdelegalizować
Make illegal
Traktor
A tractor
Pana
A man
Panią
A woman
Domek
A house
Tramwaj
A tram
Jajko
An egg
Wszystko
Everything
Wszystko
Everything
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