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
Are You a Rebel
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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I could say: It isn't right
Don't try to tell me, you're feelin' so bad
Don't try to lie ---- you Don't wanna fly !
I saw you sittin' alone in your room
Lookin' in the mirror all the long night
And someone told me, you're feelin' so old
You're feelin' so tired, you cannot see the light !
I could say: It isn't right
Don't try to tell me, you're feelin' so bad
Don't try to lie ---- you Don't wanna fly !
I cannot help you, no, where is your power,
You Don't wanna tell me what's wrong !
I couldn't turn back on you, what's going on, yeah,
You Don't wanna...
I cannot leave you here, where is your force, yeah,
You Don't wanna...
I cannot help you, no, take you to a doctor,
You Don't wanna...
Are you a rebel ?!
The lyrics to Acid Drinkers' song "Are You a Rebel?" appear to be about someone who is struggling with something, perhaps depression or feelings of inefficacy, and is lashing out at those around them. The singer is trying to understand why this person is acting out and leaving early, but the person refuses to open up and is clearly in a state of distress. The singer offers to help, but the person rejects their assistance, demonstrating a lack of motivation to improve their situation.
The repeated refrain of "Are you a rebel?" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could suggest that the person is acting out in order to rebel against perceived norms, or that they are rebelling against their own situation or emotions. It could also be a way of asking whether the person is truly invested in changing their life for the better or simply content to continue suffering.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be expressing frustration with a person who is struggling but unwilling to accept help or make a change. The singer is left questioning whether the person's behavior is deliberate rebellion or simply a symptom of a deeper problem.
Line by Line Meaning
What's happened ---- you leaving' so early
I am questioning why you are leaving so abruptly
I could say: It isn't right
I believe that leaving so suddenly is inappropriate
Don't try to tell me, you're feelin' so bad
I don't want you to pretend you're feeling ill
Don't try to lie ---- you Don't wanna fly !
I know that you're lying because you don't want to do something adventurous
I saw you sittin' alone in your room
I noticed that you were sitting alone in your room
Lookin' in the mirror all the long night
You were looking in the mirror for a long time
And someone told me, you're feelin' so old
I was informed by someone that you're feeling old
You're feelin' so tired, you cannot see the light !
You are exhausted and cannot see a way out
I cannot help you, no, where is your power,
I can't assist you because you lack power
You Don't wanna tell me what's wrong !
You don't wish to reveal what is bothering you
I couldn't turn back on you, what's going on, yeah,
I can't abandon you, what's happening?
You Don't wanna...
You don't want to reveal what is bothering you
I cannot leave you here, where is your force, yeah,
I can't leave you here, where is your strength?
You Don't wanna...
You don't want to reveal what is bothering you
I cannot help you, no, take you to a doctor,
I'm unable to help by taking you to see a doctor
You Don't wanna...
You don't want to reveal what is bothering you
Are you a rebel ?!
Are you purposely being difficult? Or not willing to follow norms?
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Darian Kopaniarz
Zapomniałem jakie to wykurwiste 🤩
regina rybak
Dokładnie ja mam 50 lat aicid to moja kapela lat mlodosci. Bylem z 11 razy a teraz nie sluchalem z 25 lat tego dzisiaj wlaczylem i to samo odczucie. Dobrzy artysci utalentowani
Krzysztof Nowacki
Ja tez xD
Krzysztof Nowacki
Pamietam koncert w spodku z Megadeth....zgubilem buta w nakurwianiu pod scena i za chwile mial go popcorn na glowie xD
Krzysztof Nowacki
@slowianowierca to zes mnie teraz rozjebal xD
slowianowierca
Krzysztof Merol pozdrawia😀
lokciePatrosia 66 6 anzejkuNoo
pierwsze dwie plyty . zajebiste
regina rybak
Bylem na jednych z pierwszych koncertow w latach 90 jak grali z Turbo w Poznaniu
Paweł Kogut
Pamiętam jak to wyszło, to był szok. Płyta była promowana pod hasłem: " call it punk or call it metal but it's a brilliant"