Bonanza Banzai formed in 1987 in Budapest, Hungary following the new wave a… Read Full Bio ↴Bonanza Banzai formed in 1987 in Budapest, Hungary following the new wave and the Depeche Mode trend, it became one of the most popular Hungarian synth-pop band. The band members started playing music in the university.
They split up in 1995.

Line up:
Kovács Ákos - vocals, guitars, drums
Menczel Gábor - keyboard
Hauber Zsolt - keyboard

Discography
1989 Induljon a banzáj! (C`mon start the banzai!) also in English single
1990 A Jel
1990 The Compilation
1991 1984
1991 A pillanat emlékműve
1991 Monumentum
1992 LIVE
1992 Elmondatott
1993 Régi és új
1994 Jóslat
1995 Búcsúkoncert (Budapest 1994-11-12)

www.bonanzabanzai.com

Kovács Ákos started a succesful solo career after the band split up in 1995, and plays mostly rock music with pop and synthpop elements.
Hauber Zsolt and Menczel Gábor are working as musical producers, and writing music for cinema productions.

Apocalypse
Bonanza Banzai Lyrics

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Combination
Condemnation
Violation of a nation turns into segregation

Combination
Condemnation
Violation of a nation turns into segregation

This is it
I’m leaving it
The sacred land where condemnation has led to desperation

It’s evident
I’m so vain
No matter what I feel self commitment or self disdain

It’s trivial
I’m not real
I want to end it all I want my body as cold as steel

Rattlesnakes
Of higher stakes
Are challenging my mind meanwhile my cheap und useless
Body aches…

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

This is it…
This is it…
This is it…

This is it
I’m leaving it
The sacred land where condemnation has led to desperation

It’s evident
I’m so vain
No matter what I feel self commitment or self disdain
It’s trivial
I’m not real
I want to end it all I want my body as cold as steel

Rattlesnakes
Of higher stakes
Are challenging my mind meanwhile my cheap und useless
Body aches…

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

Apocalypse now
I’m laying on the ground
Demolition now
I’m waiting to be found
And I’m sensing every sound around

Apocalypse now…
Demolition now…
Now…

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Egyesülés
Megbélyegzés
Egy nemzet megbecstelenítése elidegenedéshez vezet

Egyesülés
Megbélyegzés
Egy nemzet megbecstelenítése elidegenedéshez vezet

Elég volt
Elhagyom
A szent hazát, hol az elutasítás kétségbeejtő

Nyilvánvaló
Hiába vagyok
Mindegy, mit érzek, legyen az elkötelezettség vagy önutálat

Lejárt lemez:
Nem létezem
Az egésznek végét vetem, testem acél-hideg legyen

A Nagy Tét
Csörgőkígyói
Párbajra hívják az elmémet, míg fáj a testem, az olcsó,
A hasznavehetetlen

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Elég volt…

Elég volt
Elhagyom
A szent hazát, hol az elutasítás kétségbeejtő

Nyilvánvaló
Hiába vagyok
Mindegy, mit érzek, legyen az elkötelezettség vagy önutálat

Lejárt lemez:
Nem létezem
Az egésznek végét vetem, testem acél-hideg legyen

A Nagy Tét
Csörgőkígyói
Párbajra hívják az elmémet, míg fáj a testem, az olcsó,
A hasznavehetetlen

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Apokalipszis, most
A földön fekszem
Összeomlást, azonnal
Várom, hogy rám találjanak
Minden hangot külön érzékelek

Apokalipszis, most…

Összeomlást, azonnal…
Most…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Apocalypse by Bonanza Banzai paint a picture of a person who feels trapped and powerless in a world where oppression and segregation are prevalent. They feel vain and disconnected, and the weight of their pain is physically manifesting in their body. The use of the phrase "rattlesnakes of higher stakes" adds to the sense of danger and challenge that the person is facing, both internally and externally. The chorus asserts that the impending apocalypse is the end result of this oppression and pain, and the person is waiting for it to happen while experiencing every sound around them.

The song speaks to a universal feeling of helplessness and disillusionment that can arise when one feels trapped in a system of oppression. The intensity of the imagery and the repetition of the phrases "combination, condemnation, violation of a nation" and "apocalypse now" emphasize the urgency and gravity of this feeling. The use of the snake metaphor adds to the sense of danger and unpredictability that comes with facing a power greater than oneself.

Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest that the only way to break free from the cycle of oppression and pain is through some sort of apocalypse - a complete dismantling of the current system in order to rebuild something better.

Line by Line Meaning

Combination
The act of combining or joining together

Condemnation
The expression of very strong disapproval or criticism

Violation of a nation turns into segregation
When a nation is violated, it can cause it to fall apart and be segregated

This is it
This is the end

I’m leaving it
I am choosing to exit this situation

The sacred land where condemnation has led to desperation
The land that was once held sacred now brings desperation due to the strong criticism and rejection that has taken place there

It’s evident
It is clear to see

I’m so vain
I am self-centered and concerned only with myself

No matter what I feel self commitment or self disdain
Regardless of my feelings, I have a strong commitment to myself

It’s trivial
It is of little importance

I’m not real
I don’t really exist

I want to end it all I want my body as cold as steel
I want to end my life and have my body be lifeless

Rattlesnakes
Dangerous creatures

Of higher stakes
Of greater risk or more importance

Are challenging my mind meanwhile my cheap und useless Body aches…
My mind is being challenged while my body is in pain and of little value

Apocalypse now
The end of the world is happening now

I’m laying on the ground
I am on the ground, possibly injured or dead

Demolition now
Everything is being destroyed now