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

Veri az élet
Bikini Lyrics

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1. Nyár van és éget a nap,
Unom a banánt és ezt a nyarat.
Nincs változás,
Csak egyik nyár jön a másik után.

2. Megjött újra a délibáb,
Az egész világ a fején áll.
Csak nézek,

És senkit-semmit nem értek.

R. --: Ide szól jegyem, itt a helyem,
Nem szól szám és nem fáj fejem.
Veri az élet, very happy,
Mindenki veri, beleveri. :--

3. Indul a vonat és a bakterház,
Nem marad más csak a szegényház.
Vigyázz rá, ha nem figyelsz,
Azt is ellopják.

4. Mennék-mennék előre,
De a sapka rászorult a fejemre.
Nincs megállás,
Az élet így is megy tovább.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Veri az élet" by the Hungarian band Bikini. The song reflects on the monotony and repetitiveness of life, particularly during the summer season. The first verse highlights the frustration of enduring the hot weather and the boredom that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that there is no change, just one summer following another, symbolizing the cyclic nature of life.

The second verse introduces the concept of a mirage, the "délibáb," which figuratively represents the distorted perception of the world. The lyrics express a feeling of confusion and detachment as the singer observes the chaos around them and struggles to comprehend or make sense of it all.

The chorus serves as a contrasting moment of contentment and acceptance. It suggests that the singer has found their place in this seemingly nonsensical world, where their ticket is valid, their seat is reserved, and they feel no pain. The repetitive phrase "veri az élet, very happy" (life beats, very happy) implies that life continues, regardless of its challenges or contradictions, and everyone has to embrace it.

The third verse introduces the image of a departing train and a poorhouse, symbolizing the passage of time and the struggle of survival. The lyrics warn to be careful and not to overlook the precious things in life because they can easily be taken away.

The fourth verse expresses the desire to move forward in life, but the metaphor of the hat being stuck on the singer's head indicates a sense of being stuck or trapped in a particular situation. Despite this, the lyrics acknowledge that life goes on, continuously moving forward.

Overall, "Veri az élet" reflects on the ups and downs of life, the confusion and monotony that can be felt, but also the need to find contentment and acceptance in the midst of it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Nyár van és éget a nap
It's summer and the sun is scorching

Unom a banánt és ezt a nyarat
I'm bored of the banana and this summer

Nincs változás
There's no change

Csak egyik nyár jön a másik után
Just one summer follows another

Megjött újra a délibáb
The mirage has appeared again

Az egész világ a fején áll
The whole world is upside down

Csak nézek
I just watch

És senkit-semmit nem értek
And I don't understand anyone or anything

Ide szól jegyem, itt a helyem
My ticket is valid here, this is my place

Nem szól szám és nem fáj fejem
There's no song playing, and my head doesn't hurt

Veri az élet, very happy
Life is beating, very happy