Kabát ("Coat" in English) is a Czech rock band from the town of Teplice, CZ… Read Full Bio ↴Kabát ("Coat" in English) is a Czech rock band from the town of Teplice, CZ. They have been on the musical scene since 1983, at the beginning they played thrash metal. The line-up of Josef Vojtek (vocals), Milan Spalek (bass), Tomas Krulich (guitar), Ota Vana (guitar) and Richard Hurcik (drums) has not changed since 1990. The lyrical themes of their songs are not very intellectual but funny and memorable. That is perhaps one of the reasons that Kabát is quite often played on Czech radio stations (very few rock bands are played at all).
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.

Cesta do Kadaně
Kabát Lyrics

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My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

Do Vídně už nikdy ne, na to velký ruský kolo
na ruským kole zvracím a prachbídně mi bolo
víckrát už ne do Bystrý, ona čeká tajně doufá

a pro mě je to nejistý ať, si holka zoufá

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

Po hlavní né moc doprava stojí knajpa Rudá hvězda
vrchní je trochu divnej a dvakrát se mi nezdá
topinky a blbá kořalka, která nikdy neviděla švestky
občas facka jak od Macka, ale jinak je tam hezky

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

Maj tam dobrý fazole a hrách
a holky v rytmu tančí čardáš na stole a prach
se víří pod lampou, kde sedí pavouk admirál
a se svou vahou pavoučičí v pavučinách
mouchy slinou rozkládaj si dál

ve Slaným je to nemastný a v Aši opět na kaši
v Rudný je to nudný stejně ve dne i jako v noci
v Teplicích je veselo a v Dubí je tělo na tělo
bydlí tam náš Hurvajs a ještě ňáký cvoci

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně

my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc

Overall Meaning

The song "Cesta do Kadaně" by Czech rock band Kabát tells a story of a group of friends embarking on a journey to the cities of Kadani and Pardubice. The lyrics describe their adventures and experiences along the way.

The first verse talks about how they are taking a direct route to Kadani and hoping to have a great time there, insinuating that the town has a reputation for being exciting. The lyrics then mention their previous travels and how they have no intention of going to Vienna again because of a bad experience with Russian vodka. The singer also decides not to visit a girl in Bystrá because their relationship is uncertain.

In the second verse, the group reaches a place called Rudá hvězda (Red Star) where they enjoy some food and drink while the server's behavior causes the singer to question their experience. However, despite the previous uncertainty, the lyrics state that the town of Kadani has the best beans and peas, and there are women dancing on tables in synchrony.

Overall, the song depicts a group of friends exploring different places and enjoying new experiences. The lyrics are written in a storytelling style and paint a picture of a wild and adventurous journey.

Line by Line Meaning

My táhnem rovnou cestou do Kadaně
We're taking a direct route to Kadan and hoping to have a good time there

a tam si užijem patrně do dlaně
We'll have a lot of fun there and likely get carried away

my všichni táhnem rovnou cestou do Pardubic
All of us are taking a direct route to Pardubice

a tam si užijem, doufám, že ještě víc
We hope to have an even better time in Pardubice

Do Vídně už nikdy ne, na to velký ruský kolo
We won't go to Vienna again, especially not on a big Russian bicycle

na ruským kole zvracím a prachbídně mi bolo
I got sick and felt terrible on the Russian bicycle

víckrát už ne do Bystrý, ona čeká tajně doufá
I won't go to Bystřice again, as she waits for me secretly, hoping I'll return

a pro mě je to nejistý ať, si holka zoufá
It's uncertain for me, and the girl is desperate

Po hlavní né moc doprava stojí knajpa Rudá hvězda
On the main street, not far to the right, stands the Red Star pub

vrchní je trochu divnej a dvakrát se mi nezdá
The waiter is a bit odd, and I'm not sure about him

topinky a blbá kořalka, která nikdy neviděla švestky
They have toast and bad plum brandy that's never seen plums

občas facka jak od Macka, ale jinak je tam hezky
Sometimes there's a slap like from Macko, but otherwise it's nice there

Maj tam dobrý fazole a hrách
They have good beans and peas there

a holky v rytmu tančí čardáš na stole a prach
And the girls dance the czardas rhythm on the table, kicking up dust

se víří pod lampou, kde sedí pavouk admirál
Dust swirls under the lamp where the admiral spider sits

a se svou vahou pavoučičí v pavučinách
And with its weight, the little spider destroys the spiderwebs

mouchy slinou rozkládaj si dál
Flies drool and decompose, spreading further

ve Slaným je to nemastný a v Aši opět na kaši
In Slaný, it's uneventful and in Aš, it's bad again

v Rudný je to nudný stejně ve dne i jako v noci
In Rudná, it's boring day and night

v Teplicích je veselo a v Dubí je tělo na tělo
In Teplice, it's festive, and in Dubí, it's body on body

bydlí tam náš Hurvajs a ještě ňáký cvoci
Our Hurvajs lives there and still some other dudes