In 1981, Grzegorz Ciechowski, taking over the as the new head, moved the group's sound from prog rock closer to New Wave and rechristened the band Republika. He did not, however, completely abandon the band's roots; rather, he adapted Ian Anderson's "heavy-metal flute" into a "New-Wave flute" which featured prominently in such early tracks as Nowe Sytuacje and Kombinat.
The group disbanded in 2001, following Ciechowski's death (cardiac aneurysm).
Masakra
Republika Lyrics
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całe stada ich pasą się tu
święte krowy bezmięsne co wciąż
kręcąc mordą ocalić mnie chcą
wolę masakrę
wolę masakrę
wolę masakrę
są ośliźle przychylne i wciąż
patrzą z troską gdy płyniesz pod prąd
ich ławice łaskoczą cię gdy
gdy się zbliża wodospad a ty
wolisz masakrę
wolisz masakrę
wolisz masakrę
chcę usłyszeć ten huk
proszę bardzo
The lyrics to Republika's song "Masakra" paint a dark picture of compromise and conformity. The first stanza describes a herd of cows, obedient and without a voice, which symbolizes the masses blindly following those in power. The singer mentions wanting to be saved from this fate, suggesting a desire to break free from societal norms and expectations.
The chorus features the repeated phrase "wolę masakrę," which can be translated to mean "I prefer a massacre." This can be seen as a desire for chaos and destruction, a rejection of the status quo and a call for change. The singer wants to hear the "huk," or noise, of this upheaval.
The second stanza talks about people who are "przychylne," or inclined to be sympathetic, but ultimately don't act on their feelings. They watch as the singer goes against the current, but don't offer any real help. The line "gdy się zbliża wodospad a ty" (when you approach the waterfall) suggests a moment of decision, where the singer must choose between conformity or taking a risky, but ultimately necessary leap.
Overall, "Masakra" can be interpreted as a call for rebellion against societal norms and expectations, and a desire to shake things up and create change.
Line by Line Meaning
Kompromisy się łaszą do stóp
Compromises are bending down to the feet
całe stada ich pasą się tu
Their whole herd grazes here
święte krowy bezmięsne co wciąż
Holy, lifeless cows that still move
kręcąc mordą ocalić mnie chcą
Twisting their mouth, they want to save me
wolę masakrę
I prefer a massacre
wolę masakrę
I prefer a massacre
wolę masakrę
I prefer a massacre
chcę ustyszeć ten huk
I want to hear the noise
są ośliźle przychylne i wciąż
They are stubbornly favorable and still
patrzą z troską gdy płyniesz pod prąd
They watch with concern as you flow downstream
ich ławice łaskoczą cię gdy
Their waves splash against you when
gdy się zbliża wodospad a ty
you approach the waterfall and you
wolisz masakrę
prefer a massacre
wolisz masakrę
prefer a massacre
wolisz masakrę
prefer a massacre
chcę usłyszeć ten huk
I want to hear the noise
proszę bardzo
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