Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 198… Read Full Bio ↴Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 1986.

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

Polish Blood
Acid Drinkers Lyrics

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I'm not too wise but just try to call me stupid
My morals are pretty low, but just try to tell me so
My trap never shuts but just try to say I'm talking shit
My goddamn, my, my polish blood
Walking up I'm never sure what I'll see outside my window
Will there be a ragging mob, will the police sweep them away
Who will be the leader, who will be the leader now
The purple people or the gray

I think I am somebody, I can't imagine why anyone would disagree
Never pro- and alway con- must be in my DNA
My goddamn. God! my po... my polish blood
My polish blood!!

Polish blood! (x2)
My, my goddamn polish blood (x3)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "Polish Blood" explore the complexities of identity, pride, and belonging. The singer identifies strongly with their Polish heritage, using it as a source of pride and strength. However, they also acknowledge that their cultural identity has its flaws and contradictions. Despite their lack of wisdom and low morals, the singer maintains a strong sense of self and refuses to be labeled as stupid or full of shit. They are proud of their identity and unwilling to back down from a challenge.

The song also touches on the political and social tensions in Poland. The singer references the possibility of a raging mob and questions who will be the leader, the purple people or the gray. This is likely a reference to the political divide in Poland - the "purple people" representing the left-leaning politicians and supporters, while the "gray" refers to the right-wing nationalists. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of these divisions but remains proud to be Polish despite them.

Overall, "Polish Blood" is a celebration of Polish identity and a rejection of anyone who would try to put the singer down. It conveys a strong sense of pride and defiance, with the singer refusing to apologize for their flaws and standing tall in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not too wise but just try to call me stupid
Although I may lack intelligence, do not attempt to insult me by questioning my mental capacity.

My morals are pretty low, but just try to tell me so
I am aware that my principles may not align with those of others, but criticizing me for this will not change my behavior.

My trap never shuts but just try to say I'm talking shit
I am often talkative and may have a tendency to exaggerate, but do not accuse me of lying without proof.

My goddamn, my, my polish blood
Despite any flaws or negative qualities, I am proud of my Polish heritage and will defend it fiercely.

Walking up I'm never sure what I'll see outside my window
Every day is unpredictable, and I am unsure of what events may occur.

Will there be a ragging mob, will the police sweep them away
Possibly violent or chaotic behavior may happen, and law enforcement may or may not intervene.

Who will be the leader, who will be the leader now
There may be a power struggle or unclear leadership in certain situations.

The purple people or the gray
Referring to different political or social groups, there may be a division and conflict between them.

I think I am somebody, I can't imagine why anyone would disagree
I have a sense of self-importance and cannot comprehend why others may not share this belief.

Never pro- and alway con- must be in my DNA
I have a predisposition to be critical and against certain ideas or beliefs, regardless of the benefits they may provide.

My goddamn. God! my po... my polish blood
Once again reaffirming my passion and pride for my Polish blood, regardless of my other flaws or negative qualities.

My polish blood!!
An exclamation of enthusiasm and pride for my Polish heritage.

Polish blood! (x2)
Continuing to express my pride and passion for my Polish heritage.

My, my goddamn polish blood (x3)
Repeating the phrase to reinforce my love and loyalty to my Polish heritage.

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