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
E.E.G.O.O
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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When you open them, I'll be here
I come back like a boomerang
Like a bad penny in your purse
Bart and I will unleash hell
You will spice it with your sauce
Place and money is correct
It is time to wake the demons
Close Your eyes and pray the lord
When you finish, I'll be here
I'll be gushing and spewing
Like bugs bunny and a tank in one
I'll tango in such a way
That the day will never start
Let somebody raise the curtain
We should have already begun
Wake the demons
Wake'em up
Wake the demons
Now
Close your eyes and call the monsters
When you open them, we will be here
Close them back, we will not vanish
Sorry, We've been welded together
Even if shit was raining on our heads
We'd play in one team from now on
And now tell me, the fuck
Is my shadow as drunk as I am??
Close Your eyes and pray the lord
When you finish, I'll be here
I'll be gushing and spewing
Like bugs bunny and a tank in one
I'll tango in such a way
That the day will never start
Let somebody raise the curtain
We should have already begun
Wake the demons
Wake'em up
Wake the demons
Now
I come back like boomerang
Don't you even try to hang yourself
Close your eyes and count to three
When you open them, I'll be here
I come back like a boomerang
Like a bad penny in your purse
Bart and I will unleash hell
You will spice it with your sauce
Place and money is correct
It is time to wake the demons
Wake the demons
Wake'em up
Wake the demons
Now
I come back like boomerang
Don't you even try to hang yourself
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song E.E.G.O.O are enigmatic, with a playful tone and a scattering of references that can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, it seems to be a rallying cry to "wake the demons" and unleash a frenzy of wild behavior. On the other hand, it could be read as a metaphorical description of the band's own creative process, with the demons representing the inner drives that fuel their music and performance.
The opening lines "Close your eyes and count to three / When you open them, I'll be here" seem to set the stage for a fantastical, almost surreal experience. The repeated refrain "I come back like a boomerang / Like a bad penny in your purse" implies a sense of persistence or resilience, as if the singer (perhaps the band themselves) is able to bounce back from setbacks and continue on their path. The mention of "Bart" might be a reference to founding member Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki, who often goes by the nickname Bart.
The lines "Close Your eyes and pray the lord / When you finish, I'll be here / I'll be gushing and spewing / Like bugs bunny and a tank in one" introduce a note of absurdity, as if the band is taking pleasure in being over-the-top and outrageous. The reference to Bugs Bunny, a classic cartoon character known for his wit and irreverence, adds to this impression. The line "I'll tango in such a way / That the day will never start" may be an allusion to the idea of music and dance as a way to transcend mundane reality and enter a more altered state of consciousness.
The repeated call to "Wake the demons" is both an invitation and a challenge, as if the band is daring its listeners to join them in a wild, chaotic celebration of life. The closing line "I come back like boomerang / Don't you even try to hang yourself" suggests that even in the face of adversity or despair, the band's music will provide a lifeline or a way out. Overall, the lyrics of E.E.G.O.O are intriguing and playful, conveying a sense of irreverence and joy in creative expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes and count to three
Take a deep breath and prepare yourself
When you open them, I'll be here
I'll stick around through thick and thin
I come back like a boomerang
I'm always coming back, no matter what
Like a bad penny in your purse
I'm more of an annoyance than a pleasant surprise
Bart and I will unleash hell
We're about to get crazy and wild
You will spice it with your sauce
Bring your own energy to the mix
Place and money is correct
The setting and cash flow are in order
It is time to wake the demons
Let's unleash our inner demons and go wild
I'll be gushing and spewing
I'll be letting loose and showing my true self
Like bugs bunny and a tank in one
I'm a force to be reckoned with
I'll tango in such a way
I'll dance in my own unique style
That the day will never start
I'll keep the party going all night
Let somebody raise the curtain
Let's get this party started
We should have already begun
We're behind schedule, we need to start having fun
Wake the demons
It's time to let our wild side out
Wake'em up
Let's get everyone involved and energized
Now
No time like the present to start the party
Close your eyes and call the monsters
Let's embrace our inner demons and let them out to play
Close them back, we will not vanish
We're here to stay, so let's keep the party going
Sorry, We've been welded together
We're inseparable, like two pieces of metal fused together
Even if shit was raining on our heads
No matter how bad things get, we won't let it ruin our fun
We'd play in one team from now on
We're all in this together, and we're not leaving each other's side
And now tell me, the fuck
Now that we're here, what are we waiting for?
Is my shadow as drunk as I am?
Am I the only one feeling this wild and carefree?
Don't you even try to hang yourself
Don't let anything bring you down or dampen your spirits
Contributed by Alex D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.