She released her first, self-produced solo album, Kamien (Stone), in 1996. It was a great success, consisting of melancholy pop songs. In the same year, she was voted ‘Vocalist of the Year’ by the Polish music industry and received a Fryderyk in recognition of her achievements.
In 1997, she received another Fryderyk, this time for the album Zebra, in the category of ‘Composer of the Year’. With Zebra she changed her style, moving in the direction of American soul music.
In 1999, she recorded one of the most popular Polish albums ever, with the Balkan composer Goran Bregović, entitled Kayah & Bregović: it is a blend of old Slavic songs and modern rhythms. Most of the music was composed by Bregović for the band Bijelo Dugme (White Button), which he had been a part of and movie soundtracks that he had worked on. The lyrics are both translations of the original text and inspired. In the same year she was awarded a Wiktor and another Fryderyk, in the category ‘Vocalist of the Year’.
In 2000, she released the album Jaka Ja Kayah which featured pop, jazz, and techno-influenced songs. She also released the single "Aniol Wiedzial" ("The Angel Knew") from the album, duetted with Cesaria Evora in Portuguese, and recorded English-language versions of some of her songs.
She was twice cast in advertisements for Polish mobile phone's Web - Orange POP (formerly Idea POP).
Sites: En.Wikipedia.
Co Ich To Obchodzi
Kayah Lyrics
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Ludzką rzeczą błądzić, by odnaleźć się
Co ich to obchodzi, żyję tak jak chcę
Ludzką rzeczą błądzić, by odnaleźć się
Czuję że dzięki wam odnalazłam siebie teraz
Ja ciągle wierze są ludzie którym dźwięki
Rewelacje, uczucie z drugiej ręki
Może pomyliłam słowa do piosenki
Jestem tylko człowiekiem (człowiekiem)
W życiu i na scenie .
Jeśli jesteś nieomylny, pierwszy rzuć kamieniem
Co ich to obchodzi, żyję tak jak chcę
Ludzką rzeczą błądzić, by odnaleźć się
Co ich to obchodzi
In Kayah's song "Co Ich To Obchodzi," she presents a defiant and empowering message about living life on her own terms, regardless of others' opinions. The lyrics express her indifference towards the judgment and interference of others. She asserts her right to wander and explore on her own path in order to find herself.
The repetition of the phrase "Co ich to obchodzi" emphasizes her disregard for what others think of her choices. She is determined to live according to her own desires and needs. The line "Czuję że dzięki wam odnalazłam siebie teraz" suggests that she has found herself through the support and acceptance of certain individuals who appreciate her music and the person she is beyond external appearances.
Kayah goes on to assert her humanity both on and off stage, recognizing that being flawed is natural. She challenges any perceived perfection in others, inviting them to cast the first stone if they believe themselves to be faultless. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of her right to live and explore freely, without conforming to societal norms.
Overall, "Co Ich To Obchodzi" is a powerful anthem promoting self-expression, individuality, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Co ich to obchodzi, żyję tak jak chcę
Why should they care, I live as I want
Ludzką rzeczą błądzić, by odnaleźć się
To wander through human things, to find oneself
Czuję że dzięki wam odnalazłam siebie teraz
I feel that thanks to you, I have found myself now
Ja ciągle wierze są ludzie którym dźwięki
I still believe there are people to whom sounds
Są bliższe niż makijaże i sukienki
Are closer than makeup and dresses
Rewelacje, uczucie z drugiej ręki
Revelations, the feeling second-hand
Może pomyliłam słowa do piosenki
Maybe I mixed up the lyrics of the song
Jestem tylko człowiekiem (człowiekiem)
I am just a human (a human)
W życiu i na scenie .
In life and on the stage.
Jeśli jesteś nieomylny, pierwszy rzuć kamieniem
If you are infallible, then throw the first stone
Co ich to obchodzi, żyję tak jak chcę
Why should they care, I live as I want
Ludzką rzeczą błądzić, by odnaleźć się
To wander through human things, to find oneself
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Michał Snarski
Chciałbym być tam z Wami! Dzięki za film Iwona.
abdullah peter Bradshaw
Possibly we only pass this way once. I need a T Shirt to show the Words, I am unable to talk in Polish right now. Maybe Later. This Music is a wonderful achievement. Encore ! Jesus
Kuba Mazur
Na początku tak smutno że to tak jak by film pożegnalny Kasi.
PamelaOlk
@domekb1 Voice of Poland został Damian Ukeje z drużyny Nergala.
Grace Kelly
Przeciez ta piosenka pochodzi z płyty Kayah "mtv unplugged" a nie z programu!
tadeusz kurzeluk
Słyszałem jak Pani Kayah narzekała że świat jest tak zapchany muzyką że nie ma się co wychylać z nową , A - M O Ż E - C Z A S - W Y J Ś Ć - N A - U L I C Ę - D O - L U D Z I ?
maciej lignowski
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