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.

Virtuóz
Kabát Lyrics

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Řeknu Vám, já na to mám
Můžu zahrát klidně blues
Mám rychlost, rytmus, techniku
Styl a vytříbenej vkus
Mně nástroj v rukách sluší moc
Hendrix by mu záviděl
A nabídek mám plnej stůl
Já umím hrát, tos neviděl

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál
Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Jsem virtuoz a hudba má
Je dokonalá a soudobá
Hraje vleže vestoje
Umim rockový postoje
Je virtuoz a techniku má
To se vás chlapci netýká
Jsem krásnej, vtipnej, štíhlej
A má bílej digitál dýlej

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál
Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Umím na tenorsaxofon
A jak mi sluší makrofon
První, druhý, třetí housle dávám
Až moje sláva pomine tak z hudby už moc nezbyde
Pardon milá paní, ale už jde na mě spaní

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál
Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál
Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál
Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Po něm zbyl jenom randál

Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá

Overall Meaning

In Kabát's "Virtuóz," the singer boasts about his musical prowess and virtuosity, claiming that he can play anything from blues to rock and has the speed, rhythm, technique, style, and taste to prove it. He imagines that Jimi Hendrix would be envious of his guitar skills and that he receives countless offers and invitations. He asserts that he is the ornament of his time and that wherever he plays, he leaves chaos behind. The chorus repeats that he is a virtuoso and that whatever he touches, thrives.

The singer's arrogance and over-the-top self-confidence create a humorous and satirical tone that pokes fun at the rock and metal genre's tendency to emphasize technical skill and flashy showmanship. The song's title and lyrics may have been inspired by similar themes in classical music, where the term "virtuoso" refers to a performer with exceptional technical ability and showmanship. However, Kabát, a Czech rock band, brings the concept into the context of modern rock and metal music.

Overall, "Virtuóz" celebrates the extreme technical skill and confidence associated with rock and metal music, while also parodying the genre's excesses and self-absorption. It serves as a tongue-in-cheek reminder that, despite their remarkable talent, even the most skilled musicians are not immune to ridicule or criticism.

Line by Line Meaning

Řeknu Vám, já na to mám
I have the skills needed to play music at a high level.

Můžu zahrát klidně blues
I am capable of playing blues music with ease.

Mám rychlost, rytmus, techniku
I possess speed, rhythm, and technique when playing music.

Styl a vytříbenej vkus
I have refined style and taste in music.

Mně nástroj v rukách sluší moc
I am skilled at playing instruments and they are a natural fit for me.

Hendrix by mu záviděl
Even Jimi Hendrix would envy my musical abilities.

A nabídek mám plnej stůl
I have plenty of offers to showcase my musical talent.

Já umím hrát, tos neviděl
I am a skilled musician, in ways you have never seen before.

Tam, kde byl, všude zahrál
Wherever I have been, I have played music there.

Po něm zbyl jenom randál
After I play music, there is only chaos left in my wake.

Já jsem tou ozdobou léta
I am the shining star of this generation.

Na co sáhne to mu vzkvétá
Anything that I touch, flourishes and thrives under my leadership.

Jsem virtuoz a hudba má
I am a musical virtuoso, and my music is perfect and modern.

Je dokonalá a soudobá
My music is flawless and up to date.

Hraje vleže vestoje
I can play music in any position, standing or lying down.

Umim rockový postoje
I can strike rock star poses while playing my music.

To se vás chlapci netýká
My musical abilities are beyond what you mere mortals can comprehend.

Jsem krásnej, vtipnej, štíhlej
I am handsome, witty, and slim.

A má bílej digitál dýlej
And I possess a white digital timer as proof of my musical prowess.

Umím na tenorsaxofon
I can play the tenor saxophone with great skill.

A jak mi sluší makrofon
I look great with a microphone in my hands.

První, druhý, třetí housle dávám
I can play the first, second, and third violin parts with ease.

Až moje sláva pomine tak z hudby už moc nezbyde
When my fame fades away, there won't be much left of my music.

Pardon milá paní, ale už jde na mě spaní
Excuse me, dear lady, but I am feeling sleepy and need to rest now.