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

Katica II
Bikini Lyrics

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1. Rutinos megalkuvók fejében
Hajlongó gondolatok között,
Kígyókként csúszó érvekkel
Vigyáznak jó hírnevükre az évek.

2. Lányok előtt térdre eső férfiasságuk
Mosolyogva metszi el nyakam,
Szokatlan hangomat morzsolgatva a zsebükben.

R. Nemrég még egymásért kiabáltunk,
Ma már csak egymás mellett állva ordítunk.
Tegnap még élt a katicabogár,
De ma már csak egymásnak bólogat a bábu pár.

3.Térdig letolt vélemények
Rogynak a bokámra naponta,
Eseményeket helyettesítő fényképként
Ragadnak az arcomba a tények.

4. Párnás semmittevéshez szokott,
Fapados gondolataik,
Első osztályon utaznak,
Érdemeiket mozdonyként használva a síneken.

R., instr., R., R.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics by Bikini in their song "Katica II" portray a sense of compromise and hesitation in the face of societal pressures. The first verse suggests that people reluctantly maneuver through life, with thoughts lingering like snakes, carefully guarding their reputation. It implies that individuals are willing to compromise their true thoughts and beliefs to maintain a certain image.

The second verse speaks of masculinity, suggesting that men willingly submit to the expectations of women, symbolized by the act of bowing down before them. It also highlights the discomfort in expressing one's true voice, as the unusual sound is being suppressed and hidden away.

The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the contrast between the past and the present. It suggests that there was once a time when people passionately fought for one another, yelling and standing up for their beliefs. However, now they only stand beside each other, silently screaming. The metaphor of the ladybug, which used to be alive but now only nods along, represents the loss of vibrancy and active engagement in relationships.

The third verse describes how strongly held opinions and beliefs fall to the ground, weakening the singer's stance and causing them pain. The replacement of real events with mere photographs highlights the superficiality and detachment from reality.

The final verse depicts a habit of idleness, where thoughts are mundane and lacking depth. The imagery of traveling in different classes suggests that people are utilizing their achievements solely for personal gain, completely disregarding the impact on others.

Overall, "Katica II" seems to critique the compromising, superficial nature of society and the loss of genuine connection between individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

Rutinos megalkuvók fejében
In the minds of experienced compromisers

Hajlongó gondolatok között
Amidst submissive thoughts

Kígyókként csúszó érvekkel
With arguments that slide like snakes

Vigyáznak jó hírnevükre az évek.
They guard their reputation over the years.

Lányok előtt térdre eső férfiasságuk
Their masculinity kneels before girls.

Mosolyogva metszi el nyakam,
It cuts my neck with a smile.

Szokatlan hangomat morzsolgatva a zsebükben.
They fumble with my unusual voice in their pockets.

Nemrég még egymásért kiabáltunk,
Not long ago, we yelled for each other.

Ma már csak egymás mellett állva ordítunk.
Now, we only scream standing next to each other.

Tegnap még élt a katicabogár,
Yesterday, the ladybug was alive.