Currently he runs three po… Read Full Bio ↴Martin is a polish podcaster from Krakow.
Currently he runs three podcasts:
- Masa Krytyczna (Critical Mass):http://www.masakrytyczna.com/ - This podcast is about everything that Martin finds interesting and has been run for more than 2 years now. Unfortunately he doesn't have much time to keep it updated any more.
- Odwyk (Drying-out): http://www.odwyk.com - Martin's newest venture. As conterweight for "Masa Krytyczna" this podcast is meant to be serious (but not boring!) and reflect author's oppinion about God and Bible.
- Koczowisko Dekadencji: www.koczowisko.com - that podcast is in Polish. Each Monday live talk about freedom.
Polish Ladies
Martin Lechowicz Lyrics
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Farewell and adieu to you, Polish ladies,
E C D
Farewell and adieu to you, Polish girls;
G D e
For we've received jobs and are flying to England,
A C D e
But we hope in a short while to see you again.
Chorus:
We'll rant and we'll roar like true Polish workers,
We'll rant and we'll roar and drink all day long.
To France and to Finland, to Ireland, to England;
When you're stoned completely the work can't go wrong.
The first job we sighted was frying cheesburgers,
And sweeping the floors and cleaning the bar
We love cleaning toilet, we're workers of Poland
D e
We'll do anything just to buy that new car.
We're plummers in Paris, we're drivers in London
Constructing new houses in Dublin and Rome
But we'll always remember old vodka from Poland
We'll never forget taste of moonshine at home.
Now let ev'ry man drink off his full bumper,
And let ev'ry man drink off his full glass;
We'll drink and be jolly and drown melancholy,
And here's to the health of each true-hearted lass.
The song "Polish Ladies" by Martin Lechowicz is a farewell tribute to the women of Poland as the men leave their homeland to fly to England for better job opportunities. The lyrics convey the sadness of leaving behind their beloved ladies, but also the hope of returning to them soon. The chorus expresses the men's determination to work hard and party harder, whether in France, Finland, Ireland or England. They vow to drink, rant and roar like true Polish workers, but also remember their roots and the moonshine taste of home.
The first stanza highlights the men's excitement at receiving jobs abroad, but also their nostalgia for the Polish ladies they will have to say goodbye to. The melancholic tone conveys deep love and empathy, while the chorus shifts the mood to a more upbeat and jovial tone. The second stanza illustrates the men's willingness to do any type of work, from frying cheesburgers to cleaning toilets, to achieve their dreams of buying a new car. Moreover, they take pride in being plumbers in Paris, drivers in London, and house builders in Dublin and Rome. However, they always keep in mind their favorite drink - vodka - and the taste of moonshine from their homeland.
In conclusion, "Polish Ladies" is a fun and heartwarming song that celebrates the Polish culture and work ethic. It portrays the men as hardworking and loyal to their roots, but also as wild and adventurous spirits who enjoy a drink and a good time. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the life of migrant workers who leave their homes to chase after their dreams, while also keeping alive their traditions and memories of home.
Line by Line Meaning
Farewell and adieu to you, Polish ladies,
We bid adieu to Polish ladies as we embark on a journey to England for work.
Farewell and adieu to you, Polish girls;
We say goodbye to Polish girls, whom we hope to see again soon.
For we've received jobs and are flying to England,
We got jobs in England, so we're flying there to start working soon.
But we hope in a short while to see you again.
We look forward to meeting our Polish friends again after a short while.
We'll rant and we'll roar like true Polish workers,
We'll work hard and party just like Polish workers do.
We'll rant and we'll roar and drink all day long.
We'll work hard, party hard, and drink all day long.
To France and to Finland, to Ireland, to England;
We'll work in different countries, like France, Finland, Ireland, and England.
When you're stoned completely the work can't go wrong.
When we're completely drunk, we won't care about our work or any mistakes we make.
The first job we sighted was frying cheesburgers,
Our first job was frying burgers, sweeping floors, and cleaning the bar.
And sweeping the floors and cleaning the bar
In addition to cooking burgers, we had to clean and sweep the bar.
We love cleaning toilet, we're workers of Poland
We don't mind even cleaning toilets, as we are hard-working Poles.
We'll do anything just to buy that new car.
We're willing to do any job to save money and buy a new car.
We're plummers in Paris, we're drivers in London
We work as plumbers in Paris and drivers in London.
Constructing new houses in Dublin and Rome
We are building new houses in Dublin and Rome for work.
But we'll always remember old vodka from Poland
We'll never forget the taste of Polish vodka even while working abroad.
We'll never forget taste of moonshine at home.
We'll always treasure the taste of homemade moonshine from our homeland.
Now let ev'ry man drink off his full bumper,
Now, let's raise a toast and drink to our hearts' content.
And let ev'ry man drink off his full glass;
Everyone should drink up their glasses.
We'll drink and be jolly and drown melancholy,
We'll drink and be merry, and forget our sorrows.
And here's to the health of each true-hearted lass.
Here's to the good health of all the honest and loyal women.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martin Lechowicz
Dzięki wam bardzo! Nawet nie wiecie jak bardzo takie komentarze motywują. Póki się to komuś podoba, będę pisał/nagrywał dalej!
dubcrob
Awesome version of Spanish Ladies. I can appreciate his pride of the Polish work ethic, and his sadness from his country's women leaving their homeland for work abroad. Sto Lat Polska!
Mateusz Zatorski
koleś jesteś idolem moim :) mam nadzieje że zagram tak kiedyś na gitarze jak ty :)
Małgorzata Olszewska
super! Świetny głos, gitara perfect... podoba mi się nawet...
antares85PL
super,po prostu swietne,pozdrawiam:)
Catherine Kate
podoba mi się:) super ze grasz na gitarze i masz idealny głos do punk-rocka:)
OldWaysFollower
fajne:) Świetnie się wpisuje w tradycję tworzenia szant i folkloru; zabieg tworzenia nowych słów do starych piosenek jest także określany jako "filk", ale jest to raczej mało znane określenie. Tak czy inaczej, POZDRAWIAM!!
Anna Reeves
By the way, I really liked the song and found it quite moving - giving it all up for the future and being aware of their own reputations and realistic about their slightly sad and depressing prospects.
SiriuszBlack
WoW gościu masz talent!
Zania Power
Jesteś najlepszy ! czekamy na nowe kawałki