But the real beginning was the song "Drogi" which appeared two years later on "Part One". It was Gutek's first album and Banach's tenth but in many ways his first as he recorded it in a way he had never before.
In 2002 a decision about making the second record was made. The first meeting after couple of years took place in much nicer surroundings - somewhere half way between Szczecin and Koszalin in the attic of the house, boarding with the forest, first song for the new album - "Mental Revolution" was born. Later "The Sign" and "The Sun" were polished although Banach got the idea for those two while in Greece.
It's a very cosmopolitan record - two Poles under Spanish-sounding name, recording Jamaican music, ideas of which were first born in France, Greece and Japan. Even if we try to place Indios Bravos' music somewhere in Poland it proofs to be very difficult. Gutek was born, grew-up and lives in Katowice. Banach on the other hand is from Szczecin and lives in Warsaw. Szczecin is also home of the musicians who make Indios Bravos - the live band because from October 2002 Indios Bravos is not just a studio project but a full band set.
The first gig was very humble. Gutek and Banach were supported on stage by Pawel Gawronski (keboard and backing vocals) and Krzysztof Sak (guitar). Later the band expanded and was joined by Ryszard Labul (bass), Przemek Filipkowski (keyboard) and Tomek Kubik (drums).
Kwiatek
Indios Bravos Lyrics
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To na nic na nic
Nie stój nad kwiatem z konewką i batem
To na nic na nic
Nie zachęcisz go pragnieniem
Nie nie nie
Nie przestraszysz go cierpieniem
Swoją role odegrałeś
Zasadziłeś i podlałeś
To wszystko
A to już wszystko
A to już wszystko
Wszystko
Wszystko
Wszystko
Wiec
Nie stój nad kwiatem z konewką i batem
To na nic na nic
Nie stój nad kwiatem z konewką i batem
To na nic na nic
Mowie ci
Nie zachęcisz go pragnieniem
Nie nie nie
Nie przestraszysz go cierpieniem
Nie nie nie
Swoją role odegrałeś
Zasadziłeś i podlałeś
To wszystko
A to już wszystko
A to już wszystko
Wszystko
Wszystko
The song "Kwiatek" by Indios Bravos carries a powerful and profound message. The lyrics encourage listeners to refrain from exerting control or manipulation over something or someone they care about. The lines "Nie stój nad kwiatem z konewką i batem" translate to "Don't stand over the flower with a watering can and a whip." This imagery suggests that using force or dominance will yield no results or satisfaction.
The repetition of "To na nic na nic" emphasizes the futility of these actions. It implies that no matter how much effort one puts into controlling or influencing something, it ultimately leads to nothing. The song urges listeners to let go of the need to impose their desires onto others or to try to change situations by force.
The lyrics further explore the idea that desires and suffering cannot be used as tools to motivate or intimidate. The lines "Nie zachęcisz go pragnieniem, nie przestraszysz go cierpieniem" mean "You won't encourage it with desire, you won't scare it with suffering." This suggests that genuine motivation or fear cannot be forced upon someone or something. It emphasizes the importance of allowing things to grow and evolve naturally, without coercion or manipulation.
The message of the song becomes clear in the lines "Swoją role odegrałeś, zasadziłeś i podlałeś, to wszystko, a to już wszystko, wszystko, wszystko" which mean "You played your role, planted and watered, that's all, and that's already everything, everything, everything." These lyrics imply that by playing one's part and offering support, one has done enough. Trying to control or force outcomes beyond this point is detrimental and serves no purpose.
In summary, "Kwiatek" by Indios Bravos advises against using force, control, or manipulation to influence people or situations. It emphasizes the futility of such actions and encourages letting go of the need for dominance. Instead, the song suggests allowing things to develop naturally, without imposing personal desires or inducing fear. It reminds listeners that playing their role and offering support is sufficient, and beyond that, things should be allowed to flourish on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Nie stój nad kwiatem z konewką i batem
Don't stand over the flower with a watering can and a whip
To na nic na nic
It's all in vain, it's meaningless
Nie zachęcisz go pragnieniem
You won't encourage it with desire
Nie nie nie
No no no
Nie przestraszysz go cierpieniem
You won't frighten it with suffering
Nie nie nie
No no no
Swoją role odegrałeś
You've played your role
Zasadziłeś i podlałeś
You've planted and watered
To wszystko
That's all
A to już wszystko
And that's all already
A to już wszystko
And that's all already
Wszystko
Everything
Wszystko
Everything
Wszystko
Everything
Wiec
Therefore
Mowie ci
I'm telling you
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