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
Stick Around
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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That doesn't work for me
In next few hours
All the killers will be free
No need to wander
Sit by the telephone
Just stay at home
Stay all night long
That doesn't work for me
In next few hours
All the killers will be free
No need to wander
Sit by the telephone
Just stay at home
Stay all night long
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around [x3]
Just, just, just, just
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around
Wait at the end of freeway
I will pick you up on way
Hang in the local area
We got a lot of things to say
Sit in the corner
Of the same old bar
I will get you on my way
Gona dance to Whiskey In The Jar
Wait at the end of freeway
I will pick you up on way
Hang in the local area
We got a lot of things to say
Sit in the corner
Of the same old bar
I will get you on my way
Gona dance to Whiskey In The Jar
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around [x3]
Just, just, just, just
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around
Just, just, just, just
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around
Don't go too far away
That doesn't work for me
In next few hours
All the killers will be free
No need to wander
Sit by the telephone
Just stay at home
Stay all night long
Stick around just stick around
Just stick around [x3]
Just stick around
The song "Stick Around" by Acid Drinkers is a heavy metal track that hints at danger and the need for safety. The lyrics suggest that someone close to the singer, perhaps a lover or a friend, should stay close and not wander too far as dangerous killers may be released soon. The words "Don't go too far away, That doesn't work for me" are repeated multiple times in the song to emphasize the importance of not straying too far. The message is clear: The world can be a dangerous place, and it's best to stay close to those you trust.
The song continues to suggest a plan for staying safe: Wait at the end of the freeway, hang in the local area, sit in the corner of the same old bar, and dance to "Whiskey in the Jar". It's apparent that the singer is trying to convince their loved one to stick around and stay safe, offering to pick them up and take them out to have some fun to take their minds off of the dangers lurking nearby. The repeated chorus of "Stick around just stick around, Just stick around" is a plea to stay close despite any outside pressures.
To summarize, Acid Drinkers' "Stick Around" is a heavy metal song that emphasizes the urgency of staying close to loved ones as danger lurks nearby. The lyrics offer a plan to stay safe and have fun while avoiding danger. The repeated chorus serves as a plea to stay close and not wander too far.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go too far away
Please stay close to me
That doesn't work for me
It's not acceptable if you go far away from me
In next few hours
Within a few hours from now
All the killers will be free
There is a possibility of violent people being let loose
No need to wander
You don't have to roam around
Sit by the telephone
Please stay near the telephone
Just stay at home
Kindly remain at home
Stay all night long
Please don't leave at night
Stick around just stick around
Please stay close to me and don't leave
Wait at the end of freeway
Please wait for me at the end of the freeway
I will pick you up on way
I'll come and get you on my journey
Hang in the local area
Stay in the nearby vicinity
We got a lot of things to say
We have many things to talk about
Sit in the corner
Please sit in the corner
Of the same old bar
In the usual, familiar bar
I will get you on my way
I'll pick you up as I pass by
Gona dance to Whiskey In The Jar
We're going to dance to the song Whiskey In The Jar
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