Kabát is considered as a rockband but in many of their songs you can hear the influence of folk and country music.
Kabát is a holder of many Czech musical awards.
In 2007 they participated in Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki.
Burlaci
Kabát Lyrics
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Zkaženej dech a čtyry deci pod kůží
Nebe rudý břízy brzo pokvetou
A chlapy z nudy baví se ruskou ruletou
Když svoje lodě proti proudu táhnou
Navzdory všem kamenům
Proč jenom touhy po čase vadnou
Otroci řeky prach a špína tvrdá zem
Jediná výhra je tanec smrti s medvědem
A tak si žijou ze dne na den tisíc let
Burlaci pijou jak bylo by to naposled
Když svoje lodě proti proudu táhnou
Navzdory všem kamenům
Proč jenom touhy po čase vadnou
Otoč se a podívej
Nebe je temný a mnohem níž
Jen vlků dávnej chorál z hor
A já tu marně hledám skrýš
Když cesta rovná se nám ztrácí
Lidi jsou andělé a nebo draci
A každej dobrej skutek sílu vrací
No tak jen otoč se a podívej
Na lodě za tebou
Není to lehký ve světě lží a polopravd
Na břehu řeky harmonika začla hrát
A toho léta vítr stopy zahladil
Jsme jako oni už nezbejvá nám tolik sil
Když svoje lodě proti proudu táhnem
Navzdory všem kamenům
Jednou si každej až na dno sáhne
Otoč se a podívej
Nebe je temný a mnohem níž
Jen vlků dávnej chorál z hor
A já tu marně hledám skrýš
Když cesta rovná se nám ztrácí
Lidi jsou andělé a nebo draci
A každej dobrej skutek sílu vrací
No tak jen otoč se a podívej
Na lodě za tebou
Tak se mi zdá
Nebe je temný a mnohem níž
Jen vlků dávnej chorál z hor
A já tu marně hledám skrýš
Když cesta rovná se nám ztrácí
Lidi jsou andělé a nebo draci
A každej dobrej skutek sílu vrací
No tak jen otoč se a podívej
Na lodě za tebou
Tak se mi zdá
Nebe je temný a mnohem níž
Jen vlků dávnej chorál z hor
A já tu marně hledám skrýš
Když cesta rovná se nám ztrácí
Lidi jsou andělé a nebo draci
A každej dobrej skutek sílu vrací
No tak jen otoč se a podívej
Na lodě za tebou
The song "Burlaci" by Kabát is a story about a group of men who live life dangerously, caring only about the moment and the pleasure it brings. The lyrics speak of their reckless behavior, drinking heavily and playing Russian roulette to pass the time. The first few lines speak of their ability to withstand the effects of bad habits, such as smoking and drinking, with the line "Konopný lana tak ty už něco vydrží" (Hemp ropes, so you can endure something already).
The chorus of the song suggests that life is not always easy, as the men push their boats upstream despite the obstacles they face. The lyrics state, "Když svoje lodě proti proudu táhnou, navzdory všem kamenům, proč jenom touhy po čase vadnou" (When their boats go against the current, despite all the rocks, why do desires fade away over time?). The verses also allude to the idea that life is harsh, with the mention of "slavery of the river, dust, and dirt" but the only victory the men have is dancing with death in the form of a bear.
The song seems to be a metaphor for life, emphasizing that everyone has their own journey, with its own obstacles and rewards. And just as the men push their boats against the tide, everyone must push through their own struggles. The final line, "no tak jen otoč se a podívej na lodě za tebou" (so just turn around and look at the boats behind you), implies that despite the difficulties, it’s essential to take a moment, look back, and reflect on the journey and its struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Konopný lana tak ty už něco vydrží
Hemp ropes can withstand a lot, just like the men who are toughened up by heavy drinking.
Zkaženej dech a čtyry deci pod kůží
Their breaths are stale from alcohol and they have four deciliters of liquor in their blood.
Nebe rudý břízy brzo pokvetou
Red sky and birch trees signal the coming of spring, a time when men find entertainment in playing Russian roulette out of boredom.
A chlapy z nudy baví se ruskou ruletou
Men entertain themselves out of boredom by playing Russian roulette.
Když svoje lodě proti proudu táhnou
When they are going against the tide and facing obstacles.
Navzdory všem kamenům
Despite all the obstacles in their way.
Proč jenom touhy po čase vadnou
Why do desires and dreams fade away with time?
Otroci řeky prach a špína tvrdá zem
They are slaves to the river, the dust, and the harsh earth.
Jediná výhra je tanec smrti s medvědem
Their only victory is the dance with death, symbolized by wrestling a bear.
A tak si žijou ze dne na den tisíc let
And so they live from day to day, feeling like the thousand years have passed.
Burlaci pijou jak bylo by to naposled
Drinking like there's no tomorrow, living in the moment.
Nebe je temný a mnohem níž
The sky is dark and much lower than before.
Jen vlků dávnej chorál z hor
Only the ancient choir of wolves can be heard from the mountains.
A já tu marně hledám skrýš
And I am searching for a hiding place, but to no avail.
Když cesta rovná se nám ztrácí
When our path becomes unclear and we lose our way.
Lidi jsou andělé a nebo draci
People are either angels or demons.
A každej dobrej skutek sílu vrací
Every good deed gives us strength in return.
No tak jen otoč se a podívej
So just turn around and look.
Na lodě za tebou
At the boats behind you.
Není to lehký ve světě lží a polopravd
It's not easy in a world of lies and half-truths.
Na břehu řeky harmonika začla hrát
On the river bank, a harmonica started playing.
A toho léta vítr stopy zahladil
And that summer, the wind erased the footprints.
Jsme jako oni už nezbejvá nám tolik sil
We are like them, but we don't have as much strength anymore.
Jednou si každej až na dno sáhne
One day, everyone will hit rock bottom.
Tak se mi zdá
So it seems to me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Milan Spalek, Ota Vana
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Johnator45
This song is amazing and deep about struggles of life. They sing about Burlaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlak ) and how we are not that different from them. Enjoy!
(intro)
Hemp ropes
They can really endure
Rotten breath
And four shots (booze) under the skin (in the belly?)
(verse)
The sky is red
Birches will soon bloom
And guys out of boredom
Enjoy Russian roulette
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Slaves of the river, dust and dirt, rough ground
The only victory is a dance of death with a bear
And so they live from day to day for a thousand years
Burlaks drink
Like it would be for the last time
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
(verse)
It's not easy
In a world of lies and half-truths
On the river bank
The harmonica began to play
And that summer
The wind wiped out the tracks
We are like them
We don't have that much strength left
When we pull our ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Everybody hits rock bottom at some point
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
That's how it seems to me
(2x chorus)
@Johnator45
This song is amazing and deep about struggles of life. They sing about Burlaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlak ) and how we are not that different from them. Enjoy!
(intro)
Hemp ropes
They can really endure
Rotten breath
And four shots (booze) under the skin (in the belly?)
(verse)
The sky is red
Birches will soon bloom
And guys out of boredom
Enjoy Russian roulette
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Slaves of the river, dust and dirt, rough ground
The only victory is a dance of death with a bear
And so they live from day to day for a thousand years
Burlaks drink
Like it would be for the last time
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
(verse)
It's not easy
In a world of lies and half-truths
On the river bank
The harmonica began to play
And that summer
The wind wiped out the tracks
We are like them
We don't have that much strength left
When we pull our ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Everybody hits rock bottom at some point
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
That's how it seems to me
(2x chorus)
@avatar_xtheabisswalker6299
Je zbytečné se ptát kdo poslouchá v tento a tento rok. Ruku na srdce, nikdy sme neodešli.
@zanda8359
true
@ondrejpolansky7626
Tím bych si nebyl tak jistej, Avatare. Řekl bych, že ti starší z nás někteří odešli (zvlášť po to slavným Covidu) .
@temnepodzemie
Amen.
@swda
Pravda
@somalec_24
True
@przybysz309
Zdravím Vás s Polská! Krásná hudba a slova! Děkuji moc za všechno!!
@DethOfDrgnz
A friend of mine from the Czech Republic told me about these guys I had not heard of them this song and video is awesome! Mad respect from Canada!
@Johnator45
This song is amazing and deep about struggles of life. They sing about Burlaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlak ) and how we are not that different from them. Enjoy!
(intro)
Hemp ropes
They can really endure
Rotten breath
And four shots (booze) under the skin (in the belly?)
(verse)
The sky is red
Birches will soon bloom
And guys out of boredom
Enjoy Russian roulette
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Slaves of the river, dust and dirt, rough ground
The only victory is a dance of death with a bear
And so they live from day to day for a thousand years
Burlaks drink
Like it would be for the last time
When they pull their ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Why do desires wither with time?
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
(verse)
It's not easy
In a world of lies and half-truths
On the river bank
The harmonica began to play
And that summer
The wind wiped out the tracks
We are like them
We don't have that much strength left
When we pull our ships upstream
Despite all the stones
Everybody hits rock bottom at some point
Turn around and look
(chorus)
The sky is dark and much lower
Only wolves' ancient chant from the mountains
And I'm looking for a hiding place in vain
When the straight path vanishes
Humans are angels or dragons
And every good deed returns strength
So just turn around and look
At the ships behind you
That's how it seems to me
(2x chorus)
@dominikkrupicka6879
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