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
Be Careful With This Gun Daughter!
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Pack your lunch!
Pack your extra magazine!
We have a wonderful day ahead!
Your Magnum is laying by the phone
Ready for the day
Don't look that way, honey
I know it's like a second right hand
You know that's important
Be alert at your lessons
Have eyes in the back of your hand
Be quick or you will die
Don't be taken by suprise
There is an early relase
For shooting dealers!
Can anybody?
No! Nobody can!
Tp help me to stop
To be still a man
We have a wonderful day ahead
Be quick or yuo will be dead
We have a wonderful day ahead
Be quick or yuo will be dead
We have a wonderful day ahead
Be quick or yuo will be dead
We have a wonderful day ahead
Be quick or yuo will be dead
Can anybody?
No! Nobody can!
Tp help me to stop
To be still a man
Can anybody?
The lyrics of "Be Careful With This Gun Daughter!" by Acid Drinkers are a satirical commentary on the gun culture in America. The song reflects on the prevalence of guns in society and how people have become accustomed to them. The references to packing a lunch, an extra magazine, and cleaning the gun show how owning a gun has become a routine part of daily life. The line, "Your Magnum is laying by the phone, ready for the day" implies that having a gun by your side is necessary to face the challenges of the day, even if they are mundane.
The lyrics also express the danger that comes with owning a gun. The lines, "Be alert at your lessons, have eyes in the back of your hand" and "Don't be taken by surprise" suggest that guns are not only a means of protection but also a source of fear and paranoia. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being quick and alert or else face the consequences, implying that having a gun can also bring about a sense of insecurity.
Overall, "Be Careful With This Gun Daughter!" highlights the complexities and contradictions of America's gun culture. It exposes the ways in which guns have become normalized in society and how they can simultaneously be a source of protection and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweetheart!
Affectionate term of address for the daughter.
Pack your lunch!
Prepare your food for the day ahead.
Pack your extra magazine!
Bring an additional cartridge clip for your gun.
We have a wonderful day ahead!
An optimistic outlook for the day.
Your Magnum is laying by the phone, ready for the day.
The gun is readily accessible if needed.
Don't look that way, honey.
Don't be distracted by others.
I know it's like a second right hand.
The gun is a necessary tool for protection and defense.
Did you clean the gun?
Ensuring the gun is properly maintained for peak performance.
You know that's important.
Recognizing the importance of proper gun maintenance.
Be alert at your lessons.
Being attentive and aware of surroundings.
Have eyes in the back of your hand.
Being aware of all surroundings, including behind you.
Be quick or you will die.
Reacting quickly in dangerous situations is crucial for survival.
Don't be taken by surprise.
Remaining alert and aware to prevent being caught off guard.
There is an early release for shooting dealers!
The daughter is being trained to protect herself against harmful individuals.
Can anybody? No! Nobody can! To help me to stop, to be still a man.
The father is relying on himself to provide protection and guidance to his daughter.
We have a wonderful day ahead. Be quick or you will be dead.
The day may hold challenges that require quick action for survival.
We have a wonderful day ahead. Be quick or you will be dead.
The day may hold challenges that require quick action for survival.
We have a wonderful day ahead. Be quick or you will be dead.
The day may hold challenges that require quick action for survival.
We have a wonderful day ahead. Be quick or you will be dead.
The day may hold challenges that require quick action for survival.
Can anybody? No! Nobody can! To help me to stop, to be still a man.
The father is responsible for being a protector and role model for his daughter.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.