Mizeria
Koniec Świata Lyrics

The lyrics of Koniec Świata's "Mizeria" describe the economic and social hardships people in Poland faced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, during the time of political transformation from communism to democracy. The song portrays the diminishing visibility and worth of people working in various industries such as shipyards, mines, and steel mills. The verse, "Stoczniowcy ze stoczni / Stają się niewidoczni / Górnicy z kopalni stają się niewidzialni / Hutnicy z huty będą bony będą buty / Coraz więcej histerii / Coraz więcej mizerii" describes how the workers are losing their jobs or being completely overlooked by the government, which is leading to the increasing despair and chaos in society.

The song also touches on the media's role in shaping public perception of the difficult realities people were experiencing. The line, "Ludzie ze szklanych ekranów / Udzielają nam wywiadu" suggests that the news programs and talk shows often presented a distorted image of the situation, instead of addressing the root causes of the economic issues. The lyrics, "Klimat szpitalnej kawy / Autostrady zaprowadzą do Warszawy" further emphasize the bleakness of the scenario, with the feeling of despair indicated by the reference to the hospital coffee atmosphere and the lack of access to opportunities.

Finally, the song takes a turn towards rebellion and resistance, with the words, "Stoczniowcy ze stoczni / Zemszczą się na wyroczni / Budapeszt, Praga czy Berlin / Przyjadą czterej pancerni" suggesting that the workers will seek revenge against those who caused their suffering, and that they are ready to fight for their country. The lyrics hint at the possibility of an uprising, with the reference to the popular Polish TV series "Czterej pancerni i pies" (Four Tankmen and a Dog).