The music has been described as an interesting combo of reggae, dub and punk. One journalist wrote: "...heavy roots rockers style, reggae vibe without compromise, warrior directions, not sunshine..."
They have so far played several international festivals and published 3 official albums. This tour 2004 promotes their third album, titled "Telewizor", released on their own independent label "Karrot Kommando".
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Promises
Paprika Korps Lyrics
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They want to suck blood from my vains
Where are all those JFK's with their trustworthy promises
There's no need to be obsessed
Searchin' for the knowledge you can't have
Truth's out of reach of your hands
Lying in the drawer of their desks
They're redefining the meaning of the word morality
Flying ten kilometres above the law
Givin' show to the mob to cool down the heat
The government will feed itself again
The lyrics to Paprika Korps's song Promises are powerful and insightful, expressing the artist's frustration and cynicism towards politicians and their empty promises. The lyricist begins by questioning why they have a feeling that politicians want to take advantage of them, perhaps even metaphorically sucking the life out of them. They then refer to John F. Kennedy, a former US president who was known for his idealistic promises and commitment to democracy. The artist seems to be lamenting the fact that JFK's type of trustworthy leadership is nowhere to be seen in modern politics.
The second stanza is more critical of government and those who seek knowledge or truth from them. The artist is suggesting that politicians are not trustworthy, and they have hidden the truth away in their desks, and searchers for the truth are obsessing over something that they will never find. The next line appears to suggest that politicians are redefining morality, which sounds like they are operating outside of moral or ethical standards. They are above the law, and they just put on a show to keep the public quiet while they continue to feed themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I have this feeling
Questioning the unease or suspicion felt
They want to suck blood from my veins
Feeling exploited or taken advantage of
Where are all those JFK's with their trustworthy promises
Lamenting the lack of trustworthy leaders with integrity
There's no need to be obsessed
Dismissing the idea of obsessively seeking knowledge
Searchin' for the knowledge you can't have
Pointing out the futility of trying to obtain certain knowledge
Truth's out of reach of your hands
Asserting that truth is unattainable or kept out of reach
Lying in the drawer of their desks
Insinuating that truth is being deliberately hidden or ignored
They're redefining the meaning of the word morality
Observing that those in power are changing the definition of morality to suit their interests
Flying ten kilometres above the law
Imagining those in power as being untouchable by the law
Givin' show to the mob to cool down the heat
Suggesting that the government is placating or manipulating the people
The government will feed itself again
Asserting that those in power will continue to prioritize their own interests over the people's
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.