There are more than one artist that share the name 'Bikini'. In the order o… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist that share the name 'Bikini'. In the order of the length of their career:

1. Rock band from Hungary.
2. Electronic duo from Canada.
3. New Wave band from Poland.
4. Female vocalist duo from Denmark.
5. Punk-rock duo from Czech Republic.
6. Trip-hop/Dub collaboration from Israel.

1. Formed by Nagy Feró and Németh Alajos in 1982, Budapest, Hungary, Bikini is one of the most successful Hungarian rock band of the eighties. Nagy Feró's (also known as "the cockroach of the nation", as he called himself) former punk band, the legendary Beatrice split up in 1982, after having serious problems with communist authorities, when they formed this band.

The band music and lyrics was, like much of the communist era, filled with hidden meanings against the oppression. With Nagy Feró in the front of the Bikini they produced two studio albums, which were very progressive, post modern punk rock albums. Their debut was "Hová lett?" (1983), followed by the "XX. századi híradó" (1984) one year later. However as the eroding of Hungarian communist regime became more obvious and faster, Feró left the Bikini for reuniting the Beatrice.

In 1985 D. Nagy Lajos arrived to the band as a lead singer, when they progressed to a more accessible and melodic rock sound, and produced legendary and very successful hit songs like "Közeli helyeken" or "Ki visz haza?", which are still very popular and often played in Hungary. The band split up in 1992 but reunited in 1997.

Members are: D. Nagy Lajos, Németh Alajos, Lukács Peta, Mihalik Viktor, Makovics Dénes, Bördén Szabolcs.
Some former members are:
Nagy Feró (vocals 1982-85), Vedres Joe (guitar 1982-91, 1997-1998), Németh Gábor (drums, 1982-1985), Berecz Endre (drums, 1989-1991), Hirleman Bertalan (drums, 1985-1989, 1997-1998), Gallai Péter (keyboards 1985-2003), Daczi Zsolt (guitar 1991-2004), Csillag Endre (guitars 2004-2006), Kató Zoltán (saxophone, 1989-1998).

Official site in hungarian: http://www.bikininet.hu
Bikini on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bikinigroup

2. Bikini (electro-pop dance music duo) is Nigel Diamond and Olivier Olivier. Their music is like Salinger on MDMA. Diamond is originally from Miami and Olivier was classically trained at the Royal Conservatory.

Olivier Olivier is the son of the late Indian poet Fateh Bains and moved to Canada where he attended Glen-Lyon Norfolk School, a school chosen for its musical program affiliated with the Royal Conservatory of Music. It was here Olivier met Nigel Diamond, who was sent down after he was expelled from his previous school.

It wasn’t until after Glen-Lyon Norfolk that the two began to make music together. Olivier composes all the melodies in the fall of each year, drawing his inspiration from the poetry he writes during the summer. He records vocals, exports all his drafts without titles or form to Diamond. Diamond spends the following spring arranging Olivier's melodies, rhythm sequences and vocal treatments, adding his own lines. The result is a finished record. Nothing is sent back to Olivier. The songs are then sent from Diamond to be mastered and released.
http://www.myspace.com/bikinii

3. Bikini is also polish new wave band formed in 1981.

4. Bikini is also the name of a duo of Danish girls who had hits such as 'Don't Look Back', 'Do You Always' and 'If You Want It That Way'. The duo consisted of Christine Marie Buchart and Kamille Francesca Rosenbøg Kiesa.

5. BIKINI (sometimes written B!K!N!) is a Czech punk-rock duo.

6. Bikini was also an Israeli Trip-Hop/Dub collaboration between Karni Postel and Haim Laroz

Itthon vagyok
Bikini Lyrics

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Térdedhez nyomják nyálas orrukat a kutyák,
Mikor ellhalgatnak a harangok munka után.
Narancsot esznek a tenyeredből a galambok,
Mikor elhallgatnak munka után a harangok.

Rendőrsíp és mentőautó sikít,
Úgy fáj, hogy nem fáj nekem, sőt inkább felvidít.
Felkelsz s elalszol, keresztül vágsz a téren,

én ott leszek veled mindenütt, ahol megígértem.

Néha kevés itt a fény
De mégis otthon vagyok
Fújjon bármerről a szél
Én mindig ugyanaz maradok.

Néha kevés itt a fény
De mégis otthon vagyok

Fújjon bármerről a szél
Én mindig ugyanaz maradok.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Itthon vagyok" by Bikini convey a sense of belonging and comfort in one's surroundings, despite the difficulties and challenges that may arise. The first verse talks about dogs pressing their wet noses against your knees and pigeons eating oranges from your palm when the bells stop ringing after work. These images depict a sense of familiarity and the presence of simple joys in everyday life.

The second verse highlights the sounds of police sirens and ambulance screams, which may cause pain to others, but rather uplift the singer. It suggests that even in the midst of chaos and noise, there is a sense of resilience and contentment. The mention of waking up and falling asleep, traversing the square, and the assurance that the singer will be there with you everywhere they promised, further emphasizes the idea of finding solace and security in one's environment.

The chorus reinforces the theme of finding home despite the scarcity of light. It suggests that no matter from which direction the wind blows, the singer will remain unchanged and steadfast. This could symbolize a strong connection to one's roots and a sense of self that transcends external circumstances.

Overall, "Itthon vagyok" explores the concept of home as a state of mind rather than a physical place. It conveys a message of acceptance, resilience, and finding comfort in the familiar, even in the face of challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Térdedhez nyomják nyálas orrukat a kutyák,
The dogs press their drooling noses against your knee,

Mikor ellhalgatnak a harangok munka után.
When the bells stop ringing after work.

Narancsot esznek a tenyeredből a galambok,
The pigeons eat oranges from your palm,

Mikor elhallgatnak munka után a harangok.
When the bells stop ringing after work.

Rendőrsíp és mentőautó sikít,
Sirens of police cars and ambulances scream,

Úgy fáj, hogy nem fáj nekem, sőt inkább felvidít.
It hurts in a way that doesn't hurt me, rather it uplifts me.

Felkelsz s elalszol, keresztül vágsz a téren,
You wake up and fall asleep, you cut through the square,

én ott leszek veled mindenütt, ahol megígértem.
I will be there with you wherever I promised.

Néha kevés itt a fény
Sometimes there is little light here

De mégis otthon vagyok
But still, I am home

Fújjon bármerről a szél
Let the wind blow from anywhere