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
Run Run Away
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
[chorus]
See chameleon
All things to everyone
Run run away
If you're in the swing (money ain't everything)
If you're in the swing
Run run away
{chorus}
If you gotta crush (don't beat about the bush)
When I gotta crush
Run run away
{chorus}Z
Oh now can't you wait (love don't come on a plate)
Oh now can't you wait
Run run away
See there chameleon
Lying there in the sun
All things to everyone
Run run away
Run run away
Run run away
Run run away
The song "Run Run Away" by Acid Drinkers is a lively, upbeat track that seems to convey a message about freedom and living life on one's own terms. The song begins with the line "Hold on!" which could be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to pay attention and take notice of what is being said. The opening line of the chorus, "See chameleon lying there in the sun," is perhaps a metaphor for the idea of blending in and being adaptable in different situations, in order to be successful or get what one wants. The song seems to be about bucking convention and living life in a way that goes against societal norms and expectations.
The lyrics to "Run Run Away" are fairly simple and repetitive, but there are a few lines that stand out as particularly meaningful. The line "If you gotta crush, don't beat about the bush" seems to be about being direct and honest about one's feelings, rather than playing games or beating around the bush. The line "Oh now can't you wait, love don't come on a plate" implies that love and happiness must be actively pursued and worked for, rather than simply being handed over on a platter. Overall, the song seems to be encouraging the listener to embrace their individuality, take risks, and pursue their dreams without fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on!
Pause and listen to me for a moment!
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
I prefer simplicity and clarity in my thoughts and actions.
You like black and white
You also prefer simplicity and clarity in your thoughts and actions.
Run run away
Let's escape our problems and stresses.
See chameleon
Observe the way people adapt to their surroundings and situations.
Lying there in the sun
Relaxing and taking it easy.
All things to everyone
Trying to please everyone and be all things to all people.
If you're in the swing (money ain't everything)
If you are doing well financially, that doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness or fulfillment.
If you're in the swing
If you are successful and popular.
If you gotta crush (don't beat about the bush)
If you have a romantic interest in someone, don't be afraid to be straightforward about it.
When I gotta crush
When I have a romantic interest in someone.
Oh now can't you wait (love don't come on a plate)
Patience is required when it comes to love - it won't be handed to you on a silver platter.
See there chameleon
Observe how people change and adapt to different social environments.
Run run away
Let's escape from the pressure and demands of society.
Run run away
Let's forget our troubles and just keep moving forward.
Run run away
Let's take care of ourselves first instead of constantly trying to please everyone else.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.