Jan is a graduate of law studies at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He worked with Jerzy Grotowski's Theater Laboratory in the late 1970s and created the Orchestra of the Eighth Day in 1977. He recorded his first album "Music For The End," in 1982 for Flying Fish Records (Chicago). In 1989 he moved to Los Angeles. His music was released by Sony Classical, Decca, Varese Sarabande, Milan and Savitor Records. He gives concerts in the USA and in Europe.
In 2005 Jan Kaczmarek received an Oscar for the music (score) in Finding Neverland, directed by Marc Forster. J.A.P.K. also won The National Board of Review award for Best Score of the Year, and was nominated for both a Golden Globe and BAFTA's Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Film Music. In addition to his work in films, Jan was commissioned to write two symphonic and choral pieces for two important national occasions in Poland. “Cantata for Freedom” (2005) to celebrate 25th anniversary of Solidarity movement, and "Oratorio 1956” (2006) to commemorate 50th anniversary of bloody uprising against totalitarian government in Poznan, Poland. Both premiers were broadcast live on national television.
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Jan is also setting up an Institute inspired by the Sundance Institute, in his home country of Poland, as a European center for development of new work in the areas of film, theatre, music and new media. The Institute website (currently under construction) is: http://rozbitek.org. It is anticipated that Rozbitek Institute will be officially open in 2008.
The Cross
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek Lyrics
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Hooligang 705 baby
P Doc
Aye, let’s get it
Doublecross me you take a loss
You just threw away your only chance to get your name with stars
I’m directing this movie and I’ma make it ours
Everything that’s happening now won’t mean a thing tomorrow
Flame emoji, flame emoji, they don’t even listen dog
You can listen when you ask them what’s your favourite song
They don’t even know one lyric and try to brush it off
I’ma put you in a box
Fake talking out your ass rappers all you do is talk
I’m the butane in the zippo and the beat is just the spark
It’s gonna hit you like a hippo came and trampled on you dog
Call me big man
You hanging around some young legends
That’s ‘cause old legends hit me up and call me young legend
Stop flexing in your raps you don’t ask enough questions
Like why does everytime he drop he get the attention, P Doc
You a little dog call me big man
Don’t be claiming what you're not, you're a kick stand
Matter fact you're a chick stan
I was moving how you moving when I was a little man
But you can call me big man
You a lil dog homie call me big man
I take your bitch right from under you
You fake little pussy call me big man
I didn’t have to do it to them
They're all playing checkers man I feel like I could rubiks cube them
I just pull a handful out the quarter-pound
Put it in the grinder hit the humidor and grab a Cuban
And smoke you like I do this cronic
You won’t even answer if I dissed you I’m just being honest
Kush got me feeling like a Greek giant
Strike you like I’m Zeus and I eat them like a carrot olive
I usually never go this hard
You wanna play pretend I guess it’s up to me to raise the bar
Exposing all the fakes
Got the hands, Auston Matthews with the skates
And I never talk to jake
And I don’t pay attention to these people when they hate
If you're asking me it’s fate
I knew way before rap I was destined to be great
You a little dog call me big man
Don’t be claiming what you're not, you're a kick stand
Matter fact you're a chick stan
I was moving how you moving when I was a little man
But you can call me big man
You a lil dog homie call me big man
I take your bitch right from under you
You fake little pussy call me big man
The lyrics of this song represent the artist's frustration towards fake people who try to bring him down. He starts off by warning those who might try to double-cross him, saying that they will lose their only shot at fame. He believes that he is the director of his own movie and he will make it his own. He is exasperated with people who pretend to care but don't really listen to him or understand his lyrics.
The artist then proceeds to attack "fake talking out of your ass" rappers who only brag and don't ask enough questions. He belittles them, sarcastically calling them "little dogs" while declaring himself a "big man." He takes pride in his accomplishments and warns those who try to step in his way by saying that he can easily snatch their women from them.
Towards the end of the song, the rapper makes it clear that he knew he was destined for greatness, even before he entered the rap world. He leaves a powerful message for his audience, urging them to ignore the haters and focus on their own paths to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Doublecross me you take a loss
If you betray me, you will suffer consequences and lose.
You just threw away your only chance to get your name with stars
By going against me, you ruined your best opportunity to succeed.
I’m directing this movie and I’ma make it ours
I am in control of the situation and I will make it to my advantage.
Everything that’s happening now won’t mean a thing tomorrow
The current situation is temporary and will become irrelevant in the future.
Everybody pouring fake gas on me
People are pretending to be supportive of me but are actually insincere.
Flame emoji, flame emoji, they don’t even listen dog
People are giving superficial compliments without actually caring about my work.
You can listen when you ask them what’s your favourite song
People do not even know my music and pretend to be fans.
They don’t even know one lyric and try to brush it off
People are not genuinely interested in my music and are lying to seem cool.
I’ma put you in a box
I will limit and defeat my enemies.
Fake talking out your ass rappers all you do is talk
Other rappers are only pretending to be tough and are actually all talk.
I’m the butane in the zippo and the beat is just the spark
I am the driving force behind my music and the beat only enhances it.
It’s gonna hit you like a hippo came and trampled on you dog
My music will hit my enemies hard like a hippo charging at them.
Call me big man
Address me with respect as a person of significant importance.
You hanging around some young legends
You only associate with up-and-coming artists to seem relevant.
That’s ‘cause old legends hit me up and call me young legend
Established artists recognize my talent and influence as a young musician.
Stop flexing in your raps you don’t ask enough questions
Stop pretending to be someone you are not and start seeking knowledge and growth.
Like why does everytime he drop he get the attention, P Doc
Question why certain artists get more attention and recognition than others.
You a little dog call me big man
I am more powerful and influential than those who oppose me.
Don’t be claiming what you're not, you're a kick stand
Do not pretend to be something you are not as you are only providing weak support.
Matter fact you're a chick stan
In fact, you are a devoted fan of female artists.
I was moving how you moving when I was a little man
I was hustling and making moves like you when I was much younger.
I take your bitch right from under you
I can easily attract and steal the women from those who oppose and disrespect me.
You fake little pussy call me big man
Address me with respect and acknowledge my superiority over you.
I didn’t have to do it to them
I did not have to outshine or overpower my competition as they are already beneath me.
They're all playing checkers man I feel like I could rubiks cube them
My competition is simplistic and one-dimensional while I am multi-dimensional and can easily defeat them.
I just pull a handful out the quarter-pound
I am in possession of a large quantity of marijuana.
Put it in the grinder hit the humidor and grab a Cuban
I prepare my marijuana by using a grinder and then smoke it with a Cuban cigar.
And smoke you like I do this cronic
I can easily defeat and overpower my competition like I can smoke marijuana.
You won’t even answer if I dissed you I’m just being honest
You are too weak to respond if I were to insult you and I am only speaking the truth.
Kush got me feeling like a Greek giant
Marijuana is making me feel strong and powerful like a mythical Greek giant.
Strike you like I’m Zeus and I eat them like a carrot olive
I will strike and overpower my competition like the Greek god Zeus and consume them like a snack.
I usually never go this hard
I rarely put this much effort in my music as it is usually unnecessary.
You wanna play pretend I guess it’s up to me to raise the bar
You are only pretending to be good and it is my responsibility to set the standard higher.
Exposing all the fakes
I am calling out and revealing those who are dishonest and fake.
Got the hands, Auston Matthews with the skates
I am very skilled and talented like the hockey player Auston Matthews.
And I never talk to jake
I never speak to or associate with law enforcement.
And I don’t pay attention to these people when they hate
I do not let the negativity of others distract me or bring me down.
If you're asking me it’s fate
I believe my success and talent are predetermined and meant to be.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Patrick Docherty
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