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.
Time After Time
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek Lyrics
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We gonna ball till we fall
Were real soldiers gonna be there when the homies call x2
Chorus:
If you're lost and you look then you will find me
Time after time (only time will tell)
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
Kane:
The ghetto's tryin to kill me
That's why I stay faded and stoned
Cause when I leave the house I never know if I'm comin home
Bullets got no name it's the dirty game
Wannabe thugs drive by for some ghetto fame
The homie got popped six times needs surgery
Hit my cigar holdin tears cause its hurtin me
I write my cousin in the pen to see if he okay
He's locked up on his little girl's first birthday
To this day love my homies dearly down to die wit em'
I ball and they ball you hear me ima ride wit em'
You fall then we fall I be there when you need me
Its easy all you gotta do is beep me
Chorus x3
(Rapping while chorus is still going)
Master P:
We gonna ball till we fall
We're real soldiers we'll be there when the homies call
Master P:
This Ghetto Got Me trapped
And homies I feel your pain
See these streets is like a living hell
and the devil be the dope man
And everybody want to fix from heron to even powder
My little nephew's a crack baby
When he hollas momma put dinner in his baby bottle
These streets got me doin' shit that I really don't want to
But niggas gotta be strapped
with bulletproof vest or homies will ride
Through and just blast on you
And the game got me trippin
But you know I'm never slippin
And every bitch wit a pretty face and a big butt
you can't just jump in a pool skinny-dippin
Cause you know what life ain't the same nigga
And I mean times can change keep your eyes on your enemy
If you a hustler get what you got to get and get out man
Cause ah see these streets they don't pay to be dumb
And real homies stick together like Kane and Able, P and down to ride
When the time come
Chorus x2
(Rapping while chorus still going)
Master P:
We gonna ball till we fall
We're real soldiers we'll be there when the homies call x2
Abel:
I watched my nieces and nephews grow
Before my very eyes
I pray that they could make somethin' out of their lives
You could lose your breath at the speed of light
What if I'm deaf chasin' dream's in the heat of the night
You might could lose your sight
In these streets ain't no peace
What your eyes see the last man standing off his feet
But times have changed neva love material thangs
If I could promise anythang you gonna leave the way you came
Check my homie Sean Digs doin' life plus one
(So) when he called me collect to accept I press one
My Benz is your Benz, my house is your home
If you eva need a friend then call Abel on the phone
Chorus x3
(Yo)
(This is for the real ballers and players out there)
(Time after time)
(Haha)
(Gonna ball till' we fall
but we gotta be there when the homies call)
(We bout it bout it)
(For real send a few dollars to your boy
in the penitentiary keep your boy on the streets)
(You know what real homies stick together
they don't turn on each other remember that)
(No Limit family baby)
(Master P, Kane, and Abel)
(To the world)
(Haha)
(We're here when all our homies need us
though you heard me ain't nothing changed)
(Just gotta live with changin through
'cause it still the same though it still the same)
(Down for whateva)
(No Limit For Life Baby)
The song "Time After Time" by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek featuring Master P, Kane, and Abel is a rap ballad that talks about the challenges of living in the ghetto, the importance of brotherhood, and the hope for a better future. The verses of the song depict the harsh realities of living in the inner city, where drugs, violence, and poverty are rampant. The rappers talk about the struggles they face every day, the fear of not coming back home when they leave, and the pain of losing loved ones to gang violence or incarceration. However, despite the hardships, the rappers vow to stay strong and loyal to their homies. They promise to be there when their friends need them, to support them through thick and thin, and to never turn their backs on each other.
The chorus of the song, which is sung by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, reinforces the idea of brotherhood and loyalty. He sings, "If you're lost and you look then you will find me, time after time. If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting, time after time." This line implies that no matter what happens, you can always count on your friends to have your back. The repeated phrase, "time after time," suggests that this bond of friendship is not a one-time thing but a lasting commitment that endures the test of time.
Overall, the song "Time After Time" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to brotherhood and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We gonna ball till we fall
We're going to party until we can't party any longer
Were real soldiers gonna be there when the homies call x2
We're dedicated friends who will be there for each other when needed, no matter what
If you're lost and you look then you will find me
If you're struggling and searching, I'll be there for support
Time after time (only time will tell)
Over time, we'll see what happens
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
If you make a mistake, I'll be ready to help you recover
The ghetto's tryin to kill me
The harsh realities of living in a disadvantaged area are making my life difficult
That's why I stay faded and stoned
To cope with the stress of my surroundings, I use substances to escape
Cause when I leave the house I never know if I'm comin home
The danger of the streets makes every outing a potential life or death situation
Bullets got no name it's the dirty game
Violence in the area is random and uncontrollable
Wannabe thugs drive by for some ghetto fame
Inexperienced criminals commit violence to gain reputation
The homie got popped six times needs surgery
My friend was shot multiple times and requires medical attention
Hit my cigar holdin tears cause its hurtin me
I'm emotional about the violence and heartache those around me experience
I write my cousin in the pen to see if he okay
I reach out to my incarcerated family member to check on their wellbeing
He's locked up on his little girl's first birthday
My cousin is in jail and unable to be with his young daughter on her special day
To this day love my homies dearly down to die wit em'
I deeply care for my friends and would sacrifice everything for them
I ball and they ball you hear me ima ride wit em'
I party and have fun with my friends and am committed to being there for them
You fall then we fall I be there when you need me
If you make a mistake or struggle, I'll be there to help and support you
Its easy all you gotta do is beep me
You just need to contact me and I'll be there for you
This Ghetto Got Me trapped
The area I live in is controlling and difficult to escape from
And homies I feel your pain
I understand the challenges and struggles my friends face
See these streets is like a living hell
The environment I live in is unbearable and traumatic
and the devil be the dope man
The drug dealers in the area bring negative consequences and ruin lives
And everybody want to fix from heron to even powder
People turn to drugs for relief, whether it's heroin or cocaine
My little nephew's a crack baby
My young relative was born addicted to crack cocaine
When he hollas momma put dinner in his baby bottle
My nephew's mother has to put food in his bottle to keep him alive
These streets got me doin' shit that I really don't want to
I am forced to engage in negative activities to survive
But niggas gotta be strapped with bulletproof vest or homies will ride
I need to protect myself with body armor because violence is ever-present
Through and just blast on you
People will harm you in an instant
And the game got me trippin
The lifestyle I'm involved in is overwhelming and stressful
But you know I'm never slippin
But I remain alert and aware of my surroundings
And every bitch wit a pretty face and a big butt you can't just jump in a pool skinny-dippin
I need to be careful and not trust people just because they are attractive
Cause you know what life ain't the same nigga
The challenges and obstacles of life are constantly shifting and evolving
And I mean times can change keep your eyes on your enemy
The world is changing and it's important to stay aware of those who oppose us
If you a hustler get what you got to get and get out man
If you're working hard, it's important to achieve your goals and move on
Cause ah see these streets they don't pay to be dumb
Being ignorant in this environment will only lead to failure or death
And real homies stick together like Kane and Able, P and down to ride
True friends support each other through thick and thin
I watched my nieces and nephews grow
I've seen the children in my family grow up
Before my very eyes
I've witnessed their growth and change
I pray that they could make somethin' out of their lives
I hope that they are able to achieve success in their lives
You could lose your breath at the speed of light
Danger and violence can strike without warning
What if I'm deaf chasin' dream's in the heat of the night
I wonder if my goals are worth risking my health or life for
You might could lose your sight
Stress and fear can cloud your perception of the world
In these streets ain't no peace
There is no tranquility in this environment
What your eyes see the last man standing off his feet
The violence is constant and never-ending
But times have changed neva love material thangs
Material possessions are not important in this world
If I could promise anythang you gonna leave the way you came
I can guarantee that you will gain nothing from this lifestyle
Check my homie Sean Digs doin' life plus one
My friend is serving a life sentence in prison
(So) when he called me collect to accept I press one
I accept his phone calls from jail and provide support however I can
My Benz is your Benz, my house is your home
I'm willing to share what little I have with my friends
If you eva need a friend then call Abel on the phone
If you ever need someone to talk to, reach out to me
Yo
Hey
(This is for the real ballers and players out there)
This is for those who have achieved success
(Haha)
Laughing
(Gonna ball till' we fall
We're going to party until we can't party any longer
but we gotta be there when the homies call)
But we always prioritize being there for our friends
(We bout it bout it)
We are serious about this lifestyle
(For real send a few dollars to your boy
Send me some money
in the penitentiary keep your boy on the streets)
So I can continue to survive in the dangerous streets
(You know what real homies stick together
True friends support each other
they don't turn on each other remember that)
They never betray each other
(No Limit family baby)
We're part of the No Limit organization
(Master P, Kane, and Abel)
These are our names and we are a team
(To the world)
Shoutout to everyone around the world
(Haha)
Laughing
(We're here when all our homies need us
We'll always be there for our friends when they need us
though you heard me ain't nothing changed)
We're still the same people
(Just gotta live with changin through
We adapt to the changes around us
'cause it still the same though it still the same)
But some things never change
(Down for whateva)
We're willing to do whatever it takes to survive
(No Limit For Life Baby)
We're a part of No Limit forever
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Radek Bartczak
MUZYKA BOSKA ! Dziękuję !
Laeti Carrasco
one of the best in history! BEYOND AMAZING!
Amiga Preciosa
This is incredible!!!!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕💕💕💕
Karys Griffiths
been trying to find this peice of music for so long..my favourite ever. first listened to it on finding neverland. amazing!
Stelios
I cannot believe they still haven't printed this soundtrack on Vinyl.
Joelle Brauw
Jan A.P Kaczmarek is incredible!!!
Małgorzata Zapert
This is my countryman...I'm proud to be POlish woman
Tomasz Zień Music
Piekne. Klasa. Lubie taka muzyke, prosta w sumie strukturalnie ale gleboka, ilustracyjna...
cristian Andrés leiva rivera
para mí no tiene palabras es hermocicimo...tiene sentido tiene vida tiene ganas realmente es hermoso escuchar a estos brillantes de la música
Marcelle Nassreddine
best music ever in the world,,, i still listen to the soundtracks of neverland and watch this movie for million of times, all love from Lebanon