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
Walkway To Heaven
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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If you really loved me, you'd never forget me
If you really loved me, you wouldn't give me the things I don't want
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want anything but me
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
If you really loved me, you wouldn't leave me waiting in the hall so long
If you really loved me, you'd give me some of your time
If you really loved me, you wouldn't hang on others arms
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want anyone but me
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
You can't buy a walkway to heaven 'cause they don't exist
If you really loved me, you wouldn't break my hurting heart
If you really loved me, you'd never doubt my love
If you really loved me, you'd take me everywhere you go
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want any more
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
For you I'm always there
Just walk there ain't no stairs
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "Walkway To Heaven" express the frustration and disappointment of someone in a relationship who feels undervalued and unappreciated by their partner. The singer in the song is pleading with their loved one to show them the affection and attention they deserve if they truly love them. The repeated refrain of "For you I'm always there, Just walk there ain't no stairs" emphasizes the singer's loyalty and willingness to be there for their partner, but also hints at the feeling of being taken for granted. The line "You can't buy a walkway to heaven 'cause they don't exist" suggests that true love and happiness cannot be bought with material possessions, and that the only way to achieve a fulfilling relationship is through genuine care and commitment.
Overall, "Walkway To Heaven" is a poignant and introspective look at the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and longing, but also a determination to hold on to the hope of finding true connection with someone who values and cherishes them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you really loved me, you'd take me out to town
If you truly had genuine feelings for me, you would take me out to places and treat me well.
If you really loved me, you'd never forget me
If you really cared for me, you would never forget about our special bond.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't give me the things I don't want
If you really loved me, you would know what I want and wouldn't give me anything that doesn't bring me happiness.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want anything but me
If you genuinely loved me, you would want only me and nobody else.
For you I'm always there
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens.
Just walk there ain't no stairs
You don't have to climb stairs, just walk with me and I'll guide you through everything.
You can't buy a walkway to heaven 'cause they don't exist
It's impossible to purchase a path that leads to heaven because it doesn't exist in reality.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't leave me waiting in the hall so long
If you really loved me, you wouldn't keep me waiting in a hallway for an extended period of time.
If you really loved me, you'd give me some of your time
If you truly loved me, you would prioritize spending some of your valuable time with me.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't hang on others' arms
If you genuinely loved me, you wouldn't seek comfort in the arms of others.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want anyone but me
If you truly cared for me, you would only desire me and nobody else.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't break my hurting heart
If you really loved me, you would never do anything to hurt me or break my heart.
If you really loved me, you'd never doubt my love
If you really cared for me, you would never doubt my love for you.
If you really loved me, you'd take me everywhere you go
If you genuinely loved me, you would want to take me everywhere you go so that we can share experiences together.
If you really loved me, you wouldn't want any more
If you truly loved me, you wouldn't desire anything else because having me would be enough for you.
For you I'm always there
I am always available for you and will never stop being there for you.
Just walk there ain't no stairs
You don't have to go through any obstacles, just walk with me, and I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
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