Post Regiment were a Polish punk rock or hardcore punk band. They formed in Warsaw in 1986.
In the early days, Post Regiment had a much slower pace and more conventional singing style with vocalist Darek "Tolek" Gracki. By 1987, he left and Dominika "Nika" Domczyk took over on vocals. The band developed a faster, melodic punk sound by their 1992 self-titled first album.
Their second album, Czarzly, was released in 1995 and adopted a faster crust punk sound with rawer vocals and d-beat-style drumming.
Their final album, Tragiedia wg Post Regiment (which means "Tragedy According To Post Regiment") was released in 1998 on Profane Existence records in the USA and Skuld releases in Europe. It was an album of hardcore punk songs by the Polish band Tragiedia, longtime friends of Post Regiment who broke up without ever putting out a record.
Post Regiment had a fairly unique sound in hardcore punk, with some unusual elements like melodic singing, Eastern European modes, instrumentals and the occasional synthesizer. The band broke up in 2001, although they still practice from time to time.
Members
* Jarek Smok Smak - guitar (1986-2000)
* Rafał Rolf Biskup - bass guitar (1986-2000)
* Darek Tolek Gracki - vocals (1986-1989)
* Maksymilian Max Gralewicz - drums (1986-2000)
* Dominika Nika Domczyk - vocals (1989-2000)
* Janek Cybulski - guitar (1989-2000)
Discography
- Słodka 16-tka, 1988 Demo tape
- Post Regiment, 1992
- Czarzły, 1996
- Tragedia wg. Post Regiment, 1999
Post
Post Regiment Lyrics
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To dopada cię kiedy jedziesz pustym tramwajem
Ty, cichy szept w wielkim hałasie, w wielkim tłumie
Czy na pewno chcesz coś znaczyć i coś rozumieć
Nie masz kurwa dokąd pójść
The lyrics to Post Regiment's song "Post" convey a sense of ennui and hopelessness in modern society. The opening line, "Coś, co już znasz i co zawsze pozostaje" ("Something you already know and always remains") speaks to the monotony and predictability of daily life. This feeling is only amplified when riding a silent tram, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city. The subject of the song is implored to consider whether they truly want to understand and make a difference in the world. The use of profanity in "Nie masz kurwa dokąd pójść" ("You have fucking nowhere to go") further emphasizes the frustration and sense of being trapped.
The song speaks to the experience of many young people who feel disillusioned with society and are searching for purpose. It is also a critique of the shallowness and artificiality of modern life, with its endless distractions and consumer culture. The repetition of "coś" ("something" or "anything") throughout the song also underscores the feeling of dissatisfaction and lack of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Coś, co już znasz i co zawsze pozostaje
Something that you already know and that always stays
To dopada cię kiedy jedziesz pustym tramwajem
It catches up with you when you ride an empty tram
Ty, cichy szept w wielkim hałasie, w wielkim tłumie
You, a quiet whisper in a big noise, in a big crowd
Czy na pewno chcesz coś znaczyć i coś rozumieć
Do you really want to mean something and understand something
Nie masz kurwa dokąd pójść
You don't have a fucking place to go
Contributed by Sydney C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@szczepanv2
It's not an easy feat to get a grasp on the meaning of their songs even when you know the language. I took a shot at translating one of them for you.
"Czarzły" ("Spellevil"):
You are indifferent toward me, you put on evil faces
You are devouring black void, thoughts screaming, you leave me
As always, head splits and somebody averts face
Again it's time to leave, today the last time
Spell evil,, rustle of falling leaves
There won't be any dreams, nothing's needed,
That's OK, OK, OK, that I have nowhere to go,
That there is a flare of distaste amid the evil faces, that's OK,
Among blind windows, heavily falling days,
When I scream I can't hear you, I can't see raised brows,
I pass gates of the night and cross the gates of the day,
A crowd of thoughts clings together, among them I drown
Spell evil, rustle of the falling leaves
There won't be any dreams, nothing's needed,
That's OK, OK, OK, that I have nowhere to go,
That there is a flare of distaste amid the evil faces, that's OK,
Spell evil, rustle of the falling leaves
There won't be any dreams, nothing's needed,
That's OK, OK, OK, that I have nowhere to go,
That there is a flare of distaste amid the evil faces, that's OK,
Edit: Here goes, the second song "Znaczy wiesz" ("It means you know")
Already trampled in tight perimeter, our time
Probably you know it already
When you can't stop the tears, when you can't
Then you know, that something stops you
Everything is wrong – everything that burns you
Yesterday it persisted, but today dies faith
In something that still have any worth
Before we fall face first in the mud
Before they leave us alone in the night
I will go on believing that you are still beside me
And that's what keeps me going
Everything is wrong – everything that burns you
Yesterday it persisted, but today dies faith
In something that still have any worth
Still have any worth
Rain dissolves our words, is there anything that can be saved
When they get you with your back to the wall, when they will cut your skin
That's all right, you have to go on
Everything is wrong – everything that burns you
Yesterday it persisted, but today dies faith
In something that still have any worth
Still have any worth
@realkrzysiek
Chyba będę do końca życia wracał do tej płyty. Głos Niki do dziś uważam za fenomenalny. Szkoda, że tak niewiele materiału muzycznego. No cóż, trzeba cieszyć się tym, co jest.
@irekadamski6623
Jedna z najlepszych kapel tamtych lat...Do dzisiaj słuchając tej płyty ciarki przechodzą i nogi same rwą się do tańca...Coś pięknego.Pozdrowienia dla Wszystkich lubiących dobrego punk rocka.
@rapatackpoland9642
Dokładnie
@DariuszKlecz-og4xg
Fakt jedna z najlepszych kalek tego stylu muzycznego
@realkrzysiek
Pamiętam w tamtych latach. Słuchałem jak zaczarowany, jedna z najlepszych płyt polskiego punkrocka.
@irekadamski6623
Dokładnie.Pozdrowienia.
@DiriaMeneam
@@DariuszKlecz-og4xg😮 nimatojakjolkajolkaabozenon :-(
@joannakatphotography666
31 lat minęło...a teksty w pamięci wyryte i płyną razem z nutą..z perspektywy czasu docierają do psychy bardziej niż wtedy...
@wandamazurkiewicz3450
Post Regiment, nigdy mi się nie znudzi :) Nika ma najlepszy damski wokal jaki słyszałam !!! Byłam na wielu koncertach Post R. zawsze wychodziłam z koncertu cała happy i o to chodzi !!! Pozdrowienia z Krakowa !
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