Departing from the desire to explore music more widely, Karaeng, Billy, Xandega, and Giovanni had agreed to engage to their own formula of crafting Polka Wars' distinctive sound: the sound of honest feelings and gentle confusions wrapped in layers of sonic pleasure. With two vocal ranges (baritone and alto), variety of instruments (including wind instruments), and synth-generated cold electronic ambient, they are ready to spread their music to that whole new level.
So far, Polka Wars had recorded 4 songs: Coraline & Horse' Hooves (released as a digital demo sampler - 2011) and Sanctuary & This Providence (released as a 7" single - 2013).
To complete the ecstatic experience of Polka Wars' live performance, Gerinov (saxophonist) and Sawi Lieu (keyboards & synthesizers) are now joining the lineup.
As for media coverage, Polka Wars has already well known trough many respectable blogs around the globe. They’ve been featured in NYLON magazine and soon will be joining several music compilations such as Indie Music France (http://www.indiemusic.fr/) and Music Alliance Pact Compilation (http://www.guardian.co.uk).
Instrumentation
Billy Saleh - Guitar / Vocal
Giovanni Rahmadeva - Drums / Vocal
Karaeng Putra Adjie - Lead Vocal / Guitar
Xandega Tahajuansya - Bass / Vocal
Links
Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/polkawarsmusic
EPK http://www.sonicbids.com/polkawarsmusic
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/polkawars
Tumblr http://polkawars.tumblr.com/
Alfonso
Polka Wars Lyrics
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it swirls on and on like fire (unresolved)
The seven seas have hold the arms of old
Time will cease the hope. of vagueness in dispose
Day each day. so beautiful
We'll remember her. i rest assure you so ooohhh
I can't even relent the sin and vanity that you
The smell of empathy that you resent (as if you own the land)
Heard about the virgin says Out of blue, comes the red Flee the king in comes the queen (of lone)
Suck you dry for (all your frown). i'll just laugh at your forlorn
Dare you take me on beyond the home,
I‘ll devour the sun. from your youthful babylon ooohhh
Take your vest updn the myre,
grace the core. relief the realm
honor me in your descend, bless the pyre in old world scent
Oh. the calling of your time will be fair
(But the dream won't me today)
Oh, the calling of your time will be fair
(But the dream won‘t come today. my King)
The lyrics of Polka Wars's song Alfonso seem to convey a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty about life, death, and the passage of time. The opening line "Called into the art of faking life," suggests that the singer may feel as though they are living in a world that is not entirely authentic or sincere. The following line, "it swirls on and on like fire (unresolved)" further emphasizes the idea that life can feel chaotic and unpredictable, with no clear resolution or endpoint.
The next set of lyrics, "The seven seas have hold the arms of old / Time will cease the hope. of vagueness in dispose" can be interpreted as referencing the passage of time and how things change and decay over time. The image of the "seven seas" holding onto the "arms of old" suggests a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. However, the sentiment of "time will cease the hope of vagueness in dispose" suggests that this nostalgia is fleeting and ultimately will not bring any resolution or clarity.
Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics continue to reference themes of death, power, and uncertainty. The final lines, "Oh. the calling of your time will be fair / (But the dream won't me today) Oh, the calling of your time will be fair / (But the dream won‘t come today. my King)" can be interpreted as a plea for fairness and equality, but also a recognition that this idea may only exist as a dream, rather than a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Called into the art of faking life
Starting with deception, life imitates art as it moves forward in a never-ending cycle
it swirls on and on like fire (unresolved)
Life is full of anticipation, passion, and endless unresolved moments
The seven seas have hold the arms of old
The past has a strong grip over human history, just like the seven seas have held on to the legacy of old
Time will cease the hope. of vagueness in dispose
Hope is fleeting and undefined, but time has the power to clear the fog and bring clarity
Day each day. so beautiful
Beautiful days are not rare, and one should cherish and remember them
We'll remember her. i rest assure you so ooohhh
As time passes, we'll remember the beauty of the past days fondly
Forsake. the hour of my death
The fear of death cannot be ignored but must be confronted head-on
I can't even relent the sin and vanity that you
One cannot escape their own vanity and sins, even as they try to escape the same in others
The smell of empathy that you resent (as if you own the land)
Those who are not capable of empathy often look down upon those who do, as if empathy is an act of claim on the land
Heard about the virgin says Out of blue, comes the red Flee the king in comes the queen (of lone)
The unknown future holds sudden and drastic changes, just like a virgin birth, as the old king fades and the new queen arrives
Suck you dry for (all your frown). i'll just laugh at your forlorn
People who drain you of your joy and positivity and leave you forlorn are not worth your time or attention
Dare you take me on beyond the home,
Challenging someone to take on an adventure beyond their safe space
I‘ll devour the sun. from your youthful babylon ooohhh
An assertation of power and youth, as the singer plans to conquer the young and their energy and vibrancy
Take your vest updn the myre,
Gearing up to face the danger ahead and take on the difficult journey
grace the core. relief the realm
Find courage in the soul and bring relief to the world
honor me in your descend, bless the pyre in old world scent
Carry the legacy forward through descent and honor and bless the traditional ways
Oh. the calling of your time will be fair
The future holds promise and hope for those who embrace it
(But the dream won't me today)
But today, the dream may not come true
Oh, the calling of your time will be fair
The future holds promise and hope for those who embrace it
(But the dream won‘t come today. my King)
But today, the dream may not come true, even for the one who has the most power
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.