Kryštof's first album Magnetické Pole was released in 2001 and was a great success, with singles like Lolita, Ženy and Cosmoshop all charting. Their second album V siločarách came a year later, with single Obchodník s deštěm becoming an instant hit. A remix album, 03, followed in 2003.
In 2004 they released their fourth album, Mikrokosmos, for which Kryštof was awarded the prestigious 'Anděl' prize for Album of the Year. 2005 was the year of their first arena concert tour, which was captured and released as live CD and DVD Ži(v)je. 2006 saw their sixth release in six years, with album Rubikon earning more accolades and was followed by another giant tour in support of the album. In 2007 they released their first greatest hits album, Poločas (translated as 'Halftime'), which included their latest hit single Atentát, from the film 'Bobule'.
Their latest album, Jeviště, was released in 2010, which coincided with the release of biography film 'KryštOFF/ON' and an in-cinema concert tour in support of it.
More information can be found on their official website, www.krystof.net.
Kryštof
Kryštof Lyrics
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Měl štěstí, že žil v tomhle temnym tichym hrobu.
Kdyby uměl mluvit, řek' by snad: (pápápápá)
"Já jsem nechtěnej, nechte mě spát. (pápápápá)
Nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
Malej Kryštof chtěl jen svýho tátu a svoji mámu.
A zatím chudák měl, v popelnici haldu starejch krámů.
Zimou schoulenej: "Nechtě mě spát. (pápápápá)
Nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
Malej Kryštof snil o světě, co zná i lidskou něhu.
A teď utopen spí v řece, která měla stovky břehů.
Kdyby uměl mluvit, řek' by snad: (pápápápá)
"Já jsem nechtěněj, nechte mě spát. (pápápápá)
Tak nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
The lyrics of "Malej Krystof" by Krystof tell the story of a boy named Krystof who lives in a dumpster since the day he was born. He considers himself lucky to live in this dark and silent grave. If he could speak, he would say that he is unwanted and begs to be left alone to sleep. He longs for his parents, who he never knew, and is surrounded by piles of old things in the dumpster. He dreams of a world where he could experience love and tenderness. Sadly, he drowns in a river with hundreds of banks, and if he could speak, he would plead to be left alone to rest, as he never wanted to live in the first place.
The song touches on the harsh realities of life for many, highlighting the struggle of feeling unwanted and unloved, which can lead to a person feeling as though they have no place in the world. The lyrics also speak to the fact that sometimes the very people we long for are the ones who are unable or unwilling to care for us. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by those who are marginalized and forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Malej Kryštof byl v popelnici už od svýho zrodu
Little Krystof was in a garbage can since the day he was born.
Měl štěstí, že žil v tomhle temnym tichym hrobu.
He was lucky to live in this dark, silent tomb.
Kdyby uměl mluvit, řek' by snad: (pápápápá) "Já jsem nechtěnej, nechte mě spát. (pápápápá)
If he could speak, he might say: (pápápápá) "I'm unwanted, let me sleep. (pápápápá)
Nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
Let me be, maybe I won't want to live."
Malej Kryštof chtěl jen svýho tátu a svoji mámu.
Little Krystof just wanted his dad and his mom.
A zatím chudák měl, v popelnici haldu starejch krámů.
And in the meantime, poor boy had a pile of old stuff in the garbage can.
Zimou schoulenej: "Nechtě mě spát. (pápápápá)
Huddled up in the cold: "Don't make me wake up. (pápápápá)
Nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
Let me be, maybe I won't want to live."
Malej Kryštof snil o světě, co zná i lidskou něhu.
Little Krystof dreamt of a world that knows human tenderness.
A teď utopen spí v řece, která měla stovky břehů.
And now he is drowned asleep in a river that had hundreds of banks.
Já jsem nechtěněj, nechte mě spát. (pápápápá)
"I'm more unwanted, let me sleep. (pápápápá)
Tak nechte mě tu být, možná že nebudu chtít žít."
So let me be, maybe I won't want to live."
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.