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.
První veselá
Kryštof Lyrics
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Samé vodné, stočné, zrcadlení
Jsme krajkami i pancíři, z beskydských hor kacíři
Paralelní jak loděk kymácení
Máme do podkroví víza,
Jsme rozestlaná schýza i když kvete kvítí a slunce svítí
A každá křídla zablátí ti a může být,
Že najdu klid v bráně nocí, přestanu bdít
A dá-li Bůh, rozevře se kruh, zlehka proletím
Tímhle stoletím a někam vodletím
A prý ta naše kapela je jak kulka do čela,
Přitom Země je prý vážně místo skvělé
Jak Robinsoni v matce měst, co prsty deště svírají v pěst
A pozor další jinotaj to je všechno co maj', ano to je celé
Máme do podkroví víza
jsme rozestlaná schýza i když kvete kvítí a slunce svítí
Ona ta realita snová do srdcí nám klová
A každá křídla zablátí ti a může být,
Že najdu klid v bráně nocí, přestanu bdít
A dá-li Bůh, rozevře se kruh a zlehka proletím
Tímhle stoletím a někam odletím
Prý ta naše kapela i z rána půlnoc udělá,
S vanilkovým nebem nevystačíš,
Prý tenhle kůň má hendikep a mikrokosmos rychlý tep
A až nad ránem se proradujem k pláči
Tatáda tátádadá…
Tatádádadá…
Tádádadá… jé…
The song První veselá by Kryštof explores the idea that despite criticism, their band is not just about happy-go-lucky songs, they delve into complex themes and emotions. The opening lyrics “Prý ta naše kapela vůbec není veselá” or “They say that our band isn't happy at all” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics continue to describe the various perceptions of their music, such as “Samé vodné, stočné, zrcadlení” or “All the same water, sewage, reflections.” They seem to be suggesting that their music is deeper than just the perception of it being light-hearted.
The lyrics also portray a sense of duality, where the band is “krajkami i pancíři, z beskydských hor kacíři” or “lace and armor, heretics from the Beskydy Mountains.” The band is seen as tough, yet delicate, and this duality is mirrored in their sound. They have “víza do podkroví,” or access to the attic, which could suggest that they have access to a higher level of perception or consciousness.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning to escape reality and find peace. The “realita snová” or “dream reality” keeps “klová” or stabbing them in the heart. However, they also suggest that they might find solace in the “brána nocí” or “gates of night” and potentially find a way to “proletím” or fly away from their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Prý ta naše kapela vůbec není veselá
According to others, our band is not upbeat at all
Samé vodné, stočné, zrcadlení
All about dreary, depressed life situations
Jsme krajkami i pancíři, z beskydských hor kacíři
We are both fragile and strong, and like outlaws in the Beskid Mountains
Paralelní jak loděk kymácení
Parallel like the rocking of boats in the water
Máme do podkroví víza
We have visas to the attic
Jsme rozestlaná schýza i když kvete kvítí a slunce svítí
We are a troubled mess even when the flowers bloom and the sun shines
Ona ta realita snová do srdcí nám klová
The dreamy reality strikes straight to our hearts
A každá křídla zablátí ti a může být,
And every wing will get muddy and it may be
Že najdu klid v bráně nocí, přestanu bdít
That I will find peace in the gate of nights by not staying awake
A dá-li Bůh, rozevře se kruh, zlehka proletím
And if God wills, the circle will open, and I'll glide lightly
Tímhle stoletím a někam vodletím
Through this century and fly somewhere
A prý ta naše kapela je jak kulka do čela,
Others say our band is like a bullet to the head
Přitom Země je prý vážně místo skvělé
Although Earth is supposedly a great place
Jak Robinsoni v matce měst, co prsty deště svírají v pěst
Like Robinson Crusoes in the mother city who clench their fists to the rain
A pozor další jinotaj to je všechno co maj', ano to je celé
And beware, that's all they have, yes, that's everything
Prý ta naše kapela i z rána půlnoc udělá,
Allegedly, our band can turn morning into midnight
S vanilkovým nebem nevystačíš,
You won't be satisfied with just a vanilla sky
Prý tenhle kůň má hendikep a mikrokosmos rychlý tep
They say this horse has a handicap and the microcosm has a fast beat
A až nad ránem se proradujem k pláči
And when it's dawn, we'll break down in tears
Tatáda tátádadá…
Tatada tatadada...
Tatádádadá…
Tatadadada...
Tádádadá… jé…
Tadadada... oh...
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.