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
Mentally Deficient
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Soft treasons, bloody gossips, abominable stories
I will spit on your head, you'll know your neurosis
Your lying eyes make me really f...in' mad
I'll repay, my boy, be sure
I was too nervous, I had piece of mind
I was too colored inside, I thought, that I'm strong
But my sense of safety, my sense of immunity
I'm gonna make an order in, in your brain
You cannot be a dick, so bad to me, OK
Yes, I will be your medicine man, oh baby
I'm gonna make an order in, in your brain
I'll uproot bad habits
My feelings are transformed and breaking through the ass
Of this old red haired bitch - Autumn
Wallow in a gutter
S... eaters, supermeaters, welcome to the club
Greetings to your company and get out of my sight
F... you and your nice lies
I'm gonna make an order in, in your brain
You cannot be a dick, so bad to me, OK
Yes, I will be your medicine man, oh baby
I'll repay, my boy, be sure!!!
The lyrics to Acid Drinkers' song Mentally Deficient are quite aggressive and violent. The song seems to be about seeking revenge against someone who has wronged the singer. The opening lines, "Soft words you can whisper to my charming asshole / Soft treasons, bloody gossips, abominable stories," suggest that someone has been spreading rumors or gossip about the singer or something he cares about. The next line, "I will spit on your head, you'll know your neurosis," is a direct threat of violence. The singer then goes on to say that he will "uproot bad habits" and "make an order in your brain" to get revenge.
The lines "I was too nervous, I had peace of mind / I was too colored inside, I thought, that I'm strong" suggest that the singer was once confident and calm, but something has happened to change that. The metaphor of the "meagre, faulty condom" bursting suggests that the singer's sense of safety and security has been breached. He then goes on to say that his feelings "are transformed and breaking through the ass / of this old red haired bitch - Autumn." It's unclear who Autumn is, but she seems to represent the singer's enemy.
Overall, the lyrics to Mentally Deficient are quite graphic and violent, and the song appears to be about getting revenge against someone who has wronged the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft words you can whisper to my charming asshole
You can try to sweet-talk me or deceive me with flattery, but I am onto you and your true intentions.
Soft treasons, bloody gossips, abominable stories
You are spreading lies and rumors, trying to turn people against me with your malicious words.
I will spit on your head, you'll know your neurosis
I will show you how little I think of you and your crazy behavior by disrespecting you in the grossest way possible.
Your lying eyes make me really f...in' mad
I can see through your lies, and the fact that you think you can deceive me infuriates me.
I'll repay, my boy, be sure
You will not get away with deceiving or disrespecting me - I will get my revenge.
I was too nervous, I had piece of mind
I was anxious and unsettled in my thoughts, not at peace with myself.
I was too colored inside, I thought, that I'm strong
I was too full of emotions and experiences, and I thought that this made me strong.
But my sense of safety, my sense of immunity
But my feeling of being secure and protected from harm,
Burst like a meagre, faulty condom
suddenly and unexpectedly broke down, leaving me vulnerable and exposed.
I'm gonna make an order in, in your brain
I will set you straight and make you see things my way.
You cannot be a dick, so bad to me, OK
You cannot treat me poorly or disrespect me, do you understand?
Yes, I will be your medicine man, oh baby
I will fix what is wrong with you, and make you see things clearly again.
I'll uproot bad habits
I will make you break free from your destructive behaviors and tendencies.
My feelings are transformed and breaking through the ass
My emotions have undergone a radical change and manifested in a powerful, uncontrollable way.
Of this old red haired bitch - Autumn
This person, who is manipulative and deceitful, is like a negative force of nature that I must confront.
Wallow in a gutter
Stay stuck in your misery and ignorance - I won't waste any more time on you.
S... eaters, supermeaters, welcome to the club
You and your kind, who are obsessed with superficial status symbols, are all the same to me - pathetic and shallow.
Greetings to your company and get out of my sight
I acknowledge your presence and the company you keep, but I want nothing to do with any of you - leave me alone.
F... you and your nice lies
I don't believe a word of what you say, and I have no patience for your false sincerity and flattery.
I'll repay, my boy, be sure!!!
You can count on the fact that I will make you pay for what you have done to me - there will be consequences.
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.