The story of Indios Bravos probably began when Piotr Banach first met and -… Read Full Bio ↴The story of Indios Bravos probably began when Piotr Banach first met and - most importantly - heard Gutek (Piotr Gutkowski). It was in Katowice's Spodek, somewhere around 1996 on some music bussiness party. At the time Banach was in Hey and Gutek was vocaly supporting Overmind.

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).

Sign
Indios Bravos Lyrics

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Somewhere between the clouds I've finally seen a good sign
All of the sudden what was dark now became so bright
But you are asking me if weed took me higher
Or maybe what I saw was God? (cha!)
The point is not what I saw and I am not liein'
You wont understand without triein'

Under the stormy surface my mind is always quiet

Instead of chasing happiness I've found it in my life
Still you are asking me if weed took me higher
Or when I wrote it was I drunk?
The point is not what I did and I am not liein'
You wont understand without triein'

All I know sometimes we have to stop
Let our mind take a shape of a drop
Scrumble out of this devolish trap
All I know sometimes we have to stop

To take a look inside of our mind
Look inside of our mind...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Indios Bravos's song "Sign" are about personal revelation and the quest for an inner peace. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes we need to step back from our busy lives and the noise of the world around us to see clearly. The first verse talks about seeing a good sign in the clouds, which represents a moment of clarity or a revelation. The second verse mentions finding happiness in life by stilling the mind and avoiding material pursuits. The refrain emphasizes the need to take time to reflect and look inside oneself.

The lyrics also address the skeptical or dismissive attitudes of others who might attribute the singer's revelations to drug use or intoxication. However, the point of the song is not whether the singer used drugs or alcohol, but rather that personal insight must be sought through introspection and quiet time.

Overall, "Sign" is a call for reflection and self-awareness in a world that can feel chaotic and overwhelming.

Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere between the clouds I've finally seen a good sign
After a long time, I have finally found a sign that gives me hope and optimism.

All of the sudden what was dark now became so bright
Something that was once gloomy and dull has become vibrant and lively all of a sudden.

But you are asking me if weed took me higher
You are suspecting that I might have consumed marijuana which caused me to see things differently.

Or maybe what I saw was God? (cha!)
It could also be that what I experienced was a divine intervention, a manifestation of God's presence.

The point is not what I saw and I am not liein'
The most significant aspect of my experience is not what I perceived, and I am not fabricating anything.

You wont understand without triein'
Unless you try to experience it yourself, you will not be able to comprehend what I went through.

Under the stormy surface my mind is always quiet
Despite appearing to be troubled on the outside, my mind remains calm and composed underneath.

Instead of chasing happiness I've found it in my life
I have stopped pursuing happiness and realized that contentment can be found in the present moment.

Or when I wrote it was I drunk?
Are you suggesting that I might have been intoxicated when I wrote this piece?

The point is not what I did and I am not liein'
What matters is not my actions, but my sincerity in conveying my message.

All I know sometimes we have to stop
At times, it is necessary to pause and reflect.

Let our mind take a shape of a drop
Allow our thoughts to form like droplets, a natural and effortless process.

Scrumble out of this devolish trap
Break free from the negative thought patterns and escape the vicious cycle of despair.

To take a look inside of our mind
It is essential to examine our inner selves and understand our thoughts and emotions.

Look inside of our mind...
Peek into our minds, and we might discover something new about ourselves.

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