Kabanos is a self-proclaimed "moroncore" band from Piaseczno, Poland. The a… Read Full Bio ↴Kabanos is a self-proclaimed "moroncore" band from Piaseczno, Poland. The act's beginnings can be traced to 1997, when founding member Zenon Kutapasa (then known as Zenon Danon) assembled two of his cronies in his bedroom and recorded the three of them yelling hastily written lyrics over instrumental backgrounds thrown together from various tapes (including the works of Nirvana, Silverchair etc). Two additional "albums" in this style were created up to 2001, each improving on the predecessor's audio processing quality and performance.

At this point, a proper band line-up was assembled, leading to the act's first proper concert (September 2nd 2001). Eventually, Kabanos decided to try their hand at making their own material, and the debut single "Za X" was recorded in 2002. A few member changes later, a proper full-length "Zęby w ścianę" saw the light of day in 2007. "Flaki z olejem" followed in 2009, and the group's most recent full-length of original material is "Kiełbie we łbie" from 2012. Kabanos is evolving from release to release, letting their growing musical abilities shine and gradually replacing the off-the-wall ramblings of their earlier materials with easily discernible, more mature themes.

Karolka
Kabanos Lyrics

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Karolka daj se wreszcie spokój
Z tym szczylem spod bloku
Wczoraj widzieli cię z nim w kinie
Przynosisz wstyd rodzinie
Ten obszczymur obdarty
Nie jest ciebie warty
Gdybym była jego wzrostu
Rzuciłabym się z mostu

I może jestem trochę mały
Nieco zakompleksiały
I może nie dostaję do sedesu
I ryj mam obity przez dresów
I nie raz dostanie mi się w zęby
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Overall Meaning

The song Karolka by Kabanos is about a girl named Karolka who is being criticized for her relationship with a boy from her neighborhood. The singer tells her to finally let go of the boy, who is not worthy of her, and stop bringing shame to her family. He describes the boy as a disheveled, worthless individual and even admits that if he were as tall as him, he himself would jump off a bridge.

The second verse of the song is sung from the perspective of the boy who is being judged by others, including the singer. He admits to being short, having some insecurities, and often being beaten up by local tough guys. However, he is not ashamed of himself and urges Karolka to ignore the judgement of others and stand by him. He believes that his shortcomings will not destroy their love.

The song raises the issue of social class, discrimination, and bullying. The singer is criticizing Karolka for having a relationship with someone who is considered inferior based on outward appearances. However, the boy defends his love for Karolka despite his perceived shortcomings, which reflects the true nature of love - it is not based on superficial qualities such as height or social class.

Line by Line Meaning

Karolka daj se wreszcie spokój
Karolka, please give yourself some peace

Z tym szczylem spod bloku
Stop hanging out with that kid from the block

Wczoraj widzieli cię z nim w kinie
Yesterday we saw you at the movies with him

Przynosisz wstyd rodzinie
You bring shame to the family

Ten obszczymur obdarty
That raggedy bum

Nie jest ciebie warty
He's not worthy of you

Gdybym była jego wzrostu
If I were his height

Rzuciłabym się z mostu
I would jump off a bridge

I może jestem trochę mały
And maybe I'm a little small

Nieco zakompleksiały
Slightly insecure

I może nie dostaję do sedesu
And maybe I don't have a fancy toilet