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
Waitin' for the Hair
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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And fago told me it would come back, yeah!
He said: "Sometimes it's very painful
When they are biting and trying to suck, suck!"
You see, this evening as an executioner
Tormented me again
And lost apostles kicked my ass!
Kicked so strong
To make me feel well
They killed my soul
I wanted it cos I'm a fool In Rome you will take your vengeance
-Rocca was sure
It is to be ninety-two, yeah!
-Some guys will cry
And the city always knows where I'm going
In it;s swollen dead body
The city will send apostles
The city's not stupid
Waitin' 4, waitin' 4
Fago wrote me a letter,
He said: "I got no money
For bread, for wine, and for condoms, either but..."
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "Waitin' for the Hair" contain abstract imagery and metaphorical language that can be interpreted in various ways. The song's opening verses about "fifty bears" jumping on the singer's neck and "fago" telling him "it would come back" could represent physical or emotional pain. The bears could symbolize the weight of the world's problems, while "fago" could be an imaginary friend or a person who gives the singer advice.
The following lines mention an "executioner" tormenting the singer and "lost apostles" kicking his ass. This could imply a sense of persecution or suffering. The "colored lady" who "did nothing to make me feel well" could be interpreted as a metaphor for hopelessness or a lack of support. The lyrics also suggest that the singer wanted his soul to be killed because he is a fool.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Waitin' 4" several times and mentions a letter from "fago" who has no money for basic necessities like bread, wine, and condoms. This could represent a life that lacks stability, direction, and purpose. The closing lines of the song mention "taking vengeance" in Rome and some guys crying. This suggests a desire for justice or revenge that may never come.
Overall, the song's lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but they convey a sense of desperation, pain, and ambiguity. The imagery and metaphors used in the lyrics create a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere that hovers between reality and fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Fifty bears jumped on my neck
I am overwhelmed and burdened by life's challenges and obstacles.
And fago told me it would come back, yeah!
Despite my struggles, I have hope that things will get better, as suggested by Fago.
He said: "Sometimes it's very painful
Fago warned me that the road to improvement will not be easy and will involve pain and discomfort.
When they are biting and trying to suck, suck!"
The challenges will come at me fiercely and relentlessly, like wild animals trying to suck me dry.
You see, this evening as an executioner
I am struggling to overcome the crippling weight of my problems, feeling as though I am being executed.
Tormented me again
My problems keep coming back and are causing me pain and distress.
And lost apostles kicked my ass!
I am being beaten down by those who were supposed to be my allies or guides, further complicating my situation.
Kicked so strong
These apostles have hurt me deeply, exacerbating my already-painful situation.
And the colored lady did nothing
Despite my suffering, nobody seems to care or be willing to help me, exemplified by the inaction of the colored lady.
To make me feel well
I am desperate for anyone or anything that can provide me with some comfort or relief.
They killed my soul
My problems are not just physical, but have also crushed my spirit and left me feeling dead inside.
I wanted it cos I'm a fool
At some point, I was foolish enough to believe that I could handle all of this on my own, without asking for help or support.
In Rome you will take your vengeance
There will come a time when I will overcome my problems and take revenge on those who have hurt me or neglected me.
-Rocca was sure
I am not the only one who believes in the inevitability of my triumph over my enemies, as suggested by Rocca.
It is to be ninety-two, yeah!
This victory will come at a specific point in time or age, when I will be 92 years old (perhaps as a metaphor for old age or hard-won experience).
-Some guys will cry
My enemies or detractors will be powerless to stop my revenge and will cry or lament their defeat.
And the city always knows where I'm going
Despite my struggles and my desire for revenge, I am still here in this city, unable to escape my problems or find a new start elsewhere.
In its swollen dead body
The city is sick and rotting, perhaps serving as a metaphor for the decay and despair that I am experiencing.
The city will send apostles
The city will continue to send obstacles or enemies my way, making it difficult for me to achieve my goals or overcome my problems.
The city's not stupid
The city is aware of my struggles and is actively working against me, in its own perverse way.
Waitin' 4, waitin' 4
Despite everything, I am still waiting and hoping for a chance to turn things around and achieve my revenge.
Fago wrote me a letter,
Fago is reaching out to me, offering some form of support or communication.
He said: "I got no money
Fago is struggling himself and is unable to offer me any financial help or resources.
For bread, for wine, and for condoms, either but..."
Fago may not be able to offer me anything practical, but he still cares for me and offers me his moral support and friendship.
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
michael_79
przypominają mi się czasy podstawówki, dźwięk jak by nagrywali na kasprzaku, (podobno był to wzmacniacz wokalowy Vermona), ale klimat niesamowity.