Last year Akurat gave almost 100 concerts becoming one of the most popular college groups. Their main asset is unique unpretentious style escaping classification. Some link them to reggae legends like Daab and Gedeon Jerubal and even to UB40. To others they are the heirs of the independent stars like Mr.Zoob, Kazik and Kult. AKURAT created their own recognizable style. Their music has loads of positive energy and reflects the joy of playing. It’s a mixture of rock with a solid dose of ska music and intriguing lyrics perfectly describing reality.
AKURAT was set up in November 1994 in Bielsko-Biała – the city in southern Poland called “the second Cracow” - by students with different professional aspirations - graphic designers, a filmmaker, an actor and two ”educated” musicians. The members of the band did not change and they are - Tomasz Kłaptocz (vocals, trumpet), Piotr Wróbel and Wojciech Żółty (guitars), Przemysław Zwias (saxophone, flute), Ireneusz Wojnar (bass) and Łukasz Gocal (drums). Their career begun with a few amateur contests, which brought them prizes (in Bielsko and Andrychów). Later they made their way to Przystanek Woodstock festival in Żary, where they performed three times (in 1998, 1999 and 2001) for thousands of people. They also gave concerts in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 2001 AKURAT recorded their first album ”Pomarańcza” (Orange) – with hits: ”Hahaczyk”, ”Espania”, ”Droga długa jest” (Long is the road) and ”Lubię mówić z Tobą” (I like talking with you). Their next album ”Prowincja” (Province) was issued with their own resources and despite of little promotion turned out to be a success – singles ”Wiej-ska” and ”Do prostego człowieka” (To the simple man) – were on charts in independent radio stations.
Charismatic vocalist, great sound of brass, excellent guitarists and efficient rhythmic section are the main assets of the band, which will publish their new album “Fantasmagorie” (Fantasmagories) in late spring ‘2006. The album, with no doubt, will bring them right to the top of the Polish music scene.
Fantasmagorie
Akurat Lyrics
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Nie zaprzeczy im nikt bo nikt ich nie zna
Nie dowierzam im sam
Ulatuja gdzies, gdzie czasem mieszkam
Dokad czasem posylam marzenie
Wroca po kolana we lzach, po szyje w usmiechach, strumieniem plyna na ziemie
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie
[Takie wlasnie sa]
Takie wlasnie są zamyslenia, chwile pragnienia, jasne horyzonty
Na cienkiej linii losu, na pewno tak, na pewno jest to sposob
Takie wlasnie sa zamyslenia, chwile pragnienia, jasne horyzonty
Na cienkiej linii losu, na pewno tak
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie. /2x
The song "Fantasmagorie" by Akurat is a introspective look at the shapes and thoughts we have in our minds. The first verse talks about how these shapes and thoughts are unique to each individual and cannot be denied by anyone else because nobody else knows what we are thinking. The singer goes on to say that they don't always believe in their own thoughts, but sometimes they escape to a place where they can send their dreams. When those dreams come back, they come back as tears, smiles, and streams of emotions that flow onto the earth.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie" which translates to "Ace, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much here for me." This could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they don't belong in this world or that their thoughts and dreams are too otherworldly to be understood by those around them. The second verse speaks to the moments of reflection and desire that everyone experiences in life and how they all exist on a thin line of fate. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the feeling of detachment and otherworldliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Takie wlasnie sa ksztalty, mysli ktorych nikt nie wymysli
These are the shapes and thoughts that no one has ever thought of
Nie zaprzeczy im nikt bo nikt ich nie zna
No one will deny them because no one knows them
Nie dowierzam im sam
I don't even believe in them myself
Ulatuja gdzies, gdzie czasem mieszkam
They fly away to where I sometimes live
Dokad czasem posylam marzenie
Where I sometimes send a dream
Wroca po kolana we lzach, po szyje w usmiechach, strumieniem plyna na ziemie
They will come back knee-deep in tears, neck-deep in smiles, flowing like a river on the ground
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here, of me, of me
[Takie wlasnie sa] Takie wlasnie są zamyslenia, chwile pragnienia, jasne horyzonty
These are the reflections, moments of desire, clear horizons
Na cienkiej linii losu, na pewno tak, na pewno jest to sposob
On the thin line of fate, surely so, surely this is the way
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here, of me, of me
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here
Esy, floresy, fantasmagorie niewiele tu po mnie, niewiele tu po mnie, po mnie, po mnie. /2x
Sketches, flowers, phantasmagoria, not much of me here, not much of me here, of me, of me. /2x
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scythebootlegs
co za czasy, co za line up, co za enrgia! są ludzie ktorzy oddali by wiele by zobaczyć Was w tamtym składzie... magia
@Sglopur
Jak na 20 urodziny nie przeszedł pomimo 3 rozmów to już raczej nie zobaczymy chłopaków razem
@scythebootlegs
+Sæglópur 1979 o kim dokladnie mowa bo line up dzis jest bardzo zmieniony?
@Sglopur
+lolson kłaptocz
@DApatangieahtziri
I just realized about this band, i don't get a word, but i do understand Ska. Love Ska. My greetings from México. your new mexican fan :)
@filipzkonopiii
Nie słyszałem tego kawałka chyba z 10 lat 😅 2024 😁
@edytamilkowska6216
Dźwięki melodii z trąbki są świetnym dodatkiem do całości utworu i brzmią jak przypomnienie odwetnego legendarnego hejnału sprawiedliwego oko za oko ząb za ząb i coś jak ucho od śledzia......?🤫😉