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

The Ball and the Line
Acid Drinkers Lyrics

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Eyy. I got the ball
Hmm... I got the line... I bend the ball, ball to the line
Oh, yeah, the ball to the line
You're welcome to join us all
Though you haven't got the ball
You're welcome to join us all
Let us give you inspiration
Welcome to join

Join our sacred congregation

I bend the ball to the line
I bend the ball to the line!

I bend the ball, ball to the line
Oh, yeah, the ball to the line
I bend it like enchanted
I bend it 'cave I'm haunted
If you have not got the ball
Enter! And mine we will coil
You'll be absolutely pleased
What? You didn't eat meat?
You'll be absolutely pleased
What? You didn't eat meat?
Let us give you inspiration
Join our sacred congregation

I bend the ball to the line
I bend the ball to the line!!

Overall Meaning

"The Ball and the Line" is a song by the Polish heavy metal band Acid Drinkers, which was released in 1992. The track begins with a confident declaration: "Eyy, I got the ball." It is suggested that the singer is in control of the situation and in possession of something valuable. The line "Hmm... I got the line..." suggests that the singer has a clear vision of where they want to go and how they plan to get there. The rest of the lyrics center around this theme, as the singer seems to be urging others to join their "sacred congregation" for inspiration and guidance towards their goals.

Throughout the song, there is a repeated refrain of "I bend the ball, ball to the line. Oh yeah, the ball to the line." This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's ability to navigate challenges and obstacles on the path towards their goal. The repeated use of the word "bend" suggests a certain degree of flexibility and adaptability that is necessary for success. The singer invites others to join in and be a part of this journey, regardless of whether they currently hold the same status or resources.

Overall, "The Ball and the Line" is an anthem for those who are motivated towards a specific goal and willing to work hard to achieve it. It celebrates the idea of determination, flexibility, and community in the pursuit of success.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyy. I got the ball
I possess the ball

Hmm... I got the line... I bend the ball, ball to the line
I have control over the ball and I am able to direct it to its intended target

Oh, yeah, the ball to the line
The successful completion of directing the ball to its intended target

You're welcome to join us all
You are invited to join our group

Though you haven't got the ball
Even if you do not possess the ball

Let us give you inspiration
We will provide motivation and encouragement

Welcome to join
You are welcome to participate

Join our sacred congregation
Become a part of our exclusive group

I bend it like enchanted
I have supernatural control over the ball

I bend it 'cave I'm haunted
I am able to bend the ball due to my supernatural abilities

Enter! And mine we will coil
Come join us and we will work together as a unit