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).
Nieustanne tango
Republika Lyrics
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przygoda trwa,
Nieustanne tango, krok za krokiem w cieniu dnia,
Biegną w mrok pejzaże kolejne jak w filmie,
A nam pozostaje wciąż ta sama droga.
The lyrics of Republika's song Nieustanne Tango are about an ongoing adventure or journey that seems to last forever. The song describes it as an endless tango where each step is taken in the shadow of the day. It's like a film, and they keep moving through dark landscapes while following the same road. The word "tango" here represents a dance of life, where the twists and turns are part of the journey. The lyrics give a sense of a never-ending journey, where one is constantly moving forward without knowing the destination.
The song seems to be about life and how it sometimes feels like a never-ending dance. The lyrics suggest that although there may be ups and downs along the way, we have to keep moving forward. The phrase "Biegną w mrok pejzaże kolejne jak w filmie" almost seems like an allusion to the fleeting nature of life, where things seem to change fast, sometimes without warning. The song is poignant, and its lyrics could perhaps be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on one's interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ile dni od ilu dni ta
How many days have passed since then?
Nieustanne tango wci?? trwa
The never-ending dance still continues
Przychodz?, odchodz? wci??
People come and go constantly
Gdzie? tam dzwoni? wci?? telefony
Somewhere, phones are still ringing
Ile razy ju? ta?czy?em z ni?
How many times have I danced with her already?
Nieustanne tango wci?? trwa
The never-ending dance still continues
Ona wie, ?e ja zawsze czeka?em na ni?
She knows that I always waited for her
Czeka?em, cho? nie chcia?em czeka?
I waited, even though I didn't want to wait
Nieustanne tango wci?? trwa
The never-ending dance still continues
Ile razy ju? ta?czy?em z inn?
How many times have I danced with someone else already?
Nieustanne tango wci?? trwa
The never-ending dance still continues
Ona wie, ?e ja zawsze j? kocha?em
She knows that I always loved her
Kocha?em, cho? nie chcia?em kocha?
I loved her, even though I didn't want to love her
Nieustanne tango wci?? trwa
The never-ending dance still continues
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