Taniec Pingwina Na Szkle
Lombard Lyrics

Lombard's song Taniec Pingwina Na Szkle, which translates to "The Penguin's Dance on Glass", depicts the hardships of a working-class man who lives his life like a machine. The opening lyrics, "W domach jak klocki olbrzyma, Rury zawyły ze strachu przed dniem", paints a picture of a complex and daunting system, where the man feels like he is just a small part of a giant machine. The phrase "znowu zaczyna taniec pingwina na szkle" is repeated throughout the song, indicating that the man is stuck in a loop, repeating the same mundane and unfulfilling activities every day.

The next verse describes the man's physical appearance and mental state - "Zwija śniadanie w gazetę, Chowa pod skrzydło pysk blady jak wosk, Dziób mu się zgina rośnie łysina od trosk." He is constantly worried and stressed, shown by the growing bald spot on his head, and has lost his vitality and passion for life, as represented by his pale and expressionless face. The line, "czasem obrywa, czasem się zgrywa jak paw", implies that although he tries to maintain a confident exterior, he sometimes loses control and becomes vulnerable.

The final verse shifts focus to the man's perspective, as he dreams of a better life while simultaneously feeling trapped and unable to escape the monotony of his daily routine. The phrase "sni o melonie, spi na peronie pod wiatr" shows that his wishes are not grand or unrealistic, as he only dreams of something as simple as eating a melon in comfort or sleeping without worrying about his next shift. The repetition of "W domach jak klocki olbrzyma, rury zawyły ze strachu przed dniem" reinforces the idea that there is no escape from the system he is trapped in.