Polka Wars is an alternative indie rock band formed in early 2010. This Jak… Read Full Bio ↴Polka Wars is an alternative indie rock band formed in early 2010. This Jakarta-based band consists of 4 young delights : Karaeng Raja Adjie (guitar, vocal), Billy Aulia Saleh (guitar), Xandega Tahajuansya (bass) and Giovanni Rahmadeva (drums, vocal).

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/

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Polka Wars Lyrics

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In the dark tonight
In the dark tonight
Fight for golden light
Fighting for the golden light

No words to hold
A sight too cold
In my mind

Rewinded in mind
In my mind
Rewinded in mind

Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
Can't let it go

Every time you go
Every time you walk away
For every thing you've shown
Everything is all I am
No words to hold
A sight too cold
In my mind
Rewinded in mind
Won't be faded in my mind
Rewinded in mind

Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
Can't let it go
Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
To let you go
Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
To let you follow

Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
To let you go
Can't wait
Can't take
Can't make
To let you go

Every time you go
Every time you walk away
For everything you've shown
Everything is all I am
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh you go
In my mind
Rewinded in mind

Won't be faded in my mind
Rewinded in mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Polka Wars' "Avatar" depict an individual fighting for light in the midst of darkness. The repetition of "fight for golden light" emphasizes the struggle for something better, despite the odds. The first stanza describes a feeling of helplessness, with no words to express oneself and a situation that feels too cold to bear. The repetition of "rewinded in my mind" suggests a sense of being stuck in the past and unable to let go.

The chorus repeats the phrase "every time you go," which could refer to someone leaving or abandoning the singer. The line "everything is all I am" indicates a strong emotional connection to this person or situation, making it difficult to move on. The final stanza includes several instances of "can't wait, can't take, can't make" which could imply frustration or disappointment with the circumstances. Overall, the song portrays a struggle for hope in a difficult situation while grappling with the weight of past experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

In the dark tonight
The scene is set in darkness and the mood is grim

Fight for golden light
The singer is struggling to find hope amidst darkness and is putting up a fight against negativity

No words to hold
The singer is unable to articulate their feelings

A sight too cold
The surroundings are bleak and depressing

In my mind
The artist is deeply introspective and caught up in their own thoughts

Rewinded in mind
The singer is replaying memories in their mind over and over again

Can't wait
The singer is impatient and desperate for change

Can't take
The situation is unbearable to the artist

Can't make
The artist feels helpless and unable to effect any change

Can't let it go
The artist is fixated on something and unable to move on

For every thing you've shown
The singer is grateful for what someone has done for them