Band is formed at the beginning of 2002 by Sebastian (guitars), Yonca (guitars) and Pablo (drums). Band's lineup is soon augmented with Taff (vocals). The project is a realisation of a certain vision - none of its founders have an ambition to start any new trends. All the founders are musicians with some experience under their belts, and ROOTWATER is no one's first band. Taff got famous with GEISHA GONER, Sebastian ran SPARAGMOS for 12 years, Paweł played drums in the Warsaw lineup of NEOLITHIC, and Yonca never tasted fame, but he played with everyone in this country. Six months of rehearsals in the former SPARAGMOS' rehearsal studio CONTRAS is the time spent writing songs for the band's first unofficial recording (demo - reh.). Rehearsal is recorded in July 2002, still without a bass player. In August 2002 Przemo (bass) joins the band and the lineup is at last complete. ROOTWATER begins playing live shows and immediately becomes one of the best live acts in Warsaw. After a series of rehearsals, some polishing touches and final arrangements of songs ROOTWATER enters the 'KOKSZOMAN & Złota Skała' studio at the beginning of October 2002, where it begins recording its debut. ROOTWATER's music is a crossover of various styles, ranging from heavy, hardcore riffs, thrash metal rhythms and mystical ambients to punk-style expression backed by Taff's charismatic singing.
The year 2004 starts with some major changes. After some musical and personal discrepancies Yonca leaves the band to join LICOREA as the second guitar player. Pablo's departure soon after that forces ROOTWATER to back out and regroup. After almost a year of looking for the right people the band returns with young but very talented guitar player Mike and former LICOREA's and BIAN's drummer Artur.
Timeless
Rootwater Lyrics
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I can even make your life better.....
I need more strength ,
I need more respect
I'll never be ridiculous
And nothing for me
All for my friends
My intimates
Why did I do a lot of things for you ?
How do you think ,? is your life better ?
I need more strength ,
I need more respect
I'll never be ridiculous
And nothing for me
All for my friends
For my family
My intimates
You never know
You never know
You never know – where is the lie
(bha gha lha'vamow dha lha'vama mhedhe)
What kind of creature…?
What kind of tree …. ?
I can't remember where's the way
And I don't know what is the game
Who is a player , who's a pawn
What was the reason of this play
I need more strength ,
I need more respect
I'll never be ridiculous
And nothing for me
All for my friends
For my family
My intimates
You never know
You never know
You never know – where is the lie
The lyrics to Rootwater's song "Timeless" explore the themes of strength, respect, and sacrifice for loved ones. The artist questions why they do so much for someone else, and wonders if their efforts have truly created a better life for that person. The repeated lines of "I need more strength, I need more respect" suggest that the artist is struggling with feeling undervalued or powerless. They proclaim that they would never be ridiculous, indicating a desire for dignity and self-respect. The final lines of the song suggest confusion and uncertainty about the world, as the artist asks "What kind of creature...? What kind of tree...?", expressing their inability to understand the game of life and the roles of its players.
Overall, the song seems to speak to the human desire for connection and meaning, and the many complexities and challenges that come with these relationships. The repeated phrase "nothing for me, all for my friends, for my family, my intimates" underscores the idea that love and selflessness are powerful motivators for many people, even in the face of uncertainty and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I do a lot of things for you ?
What motivates me to do so much for you?
I can even make your life better.....
I have the ability to improve your quality of life.
I need more strength ,
I require additional power or energy.
I need more respect
I desire more admiration or esteem from others.
I'll never be ridiculous
I will never be foolish or absurd.
And nothing for me
I do not seek personal gain.
All for my friends
I do everything for my friends.
For my family
I do everything for my family.
My intimates
I do everything for my closest friends and family.
You never know
You can never be sure.
You never know
You can never be certain.
You never know – where is the lie
It is impossible to know, where there is deception.
(bha gha lha'vamow dha lha'vama mhedhe)
Untranslatable lyrics in a foreign language that sounds like a question.
What kind of creature…?
What type of being or animal...?
What kind of tree …. ?
What type of plant or tree...?
I can't remember where's the way
I cannot recall the route or path to take.
And I don't know what is the game
I am unsure what the objective or purpose is.
Who is a player , who's a pawn
Who is in control and who is being used as a tool?
What was the reason of this play
What was the motive or explanation behind this situation?
You never know
You can never be certain.
You never know
You can never be sure.
You never know – where is the lie
It is impossible to know, where there is deception.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@reflektor9018
2020 aż do końca świata będzie grać ta muzyka ✌️😎
DEVILCAT
nigdy nie zrozumiem dlaczego tak mocna kapela z naprawdę baaardzo dobrą płytą nie osiągnęła szczytu. A bezwzględnie za taką muzykę to się należy. Wielkie wieeelkie brawa.
Xionc
od dobrych paru lat w polskim przemysle muzycznym trzeba miec plecy ;)
Karol Rajfur
Gdyby byli znani, i słyszał byś ich wszędzie mówił byś, że się sprzedali..Kto mocno chce zawsze znajdzie swietną kapele i będzie jej słuchał...Z drugiej strony, dla samego zespołu sytuacja powoduje brak motywacji i być może to jest powód dla którego już nie grają :(
Pawcio Adamek
mi osobiście wokal totalnie nie siedzi, i przez niego jakoś nie trawię tej kapeli, poza tym są mało wyraziści, to taki metal szerokopojęty, dla każdego, że niczym się nie wyróżnia @Karol Rajfur
Matt Sorsson
@Xionc ma rację, w polskim przemyśle muzycznym poza skillem trzeba mieć plecy albo naprawdę mocno przygotowany biznessplan i naprawdę dobrą ekipe.
Produkcyjnie płyta mocne meh, muzycznie jak najbardziej na tak.
Zusin aktualnie z małżonką zarabiają w branży filmowej w USA, Pavulon nadal na froncie jako jeden z najlepszych sesyjnych drummerów w polsce, Heinrich prowadzi własne studio nagraniowe. Poza Valeo [*] wygląda na to że wszyscy mają się dobrze.
Krzysztof Bajerski
Ale to już lat zleciało. Pamiętam jak oglądałem wystawki ze studia podczas nagrywania tej płyty. Człowiek się zestarzał ale dobra muzyka nigdy się nie starzeje, oto dowód :)
Olaf Czarnecki
Wchodzi w ucho 🙂
Bartłomiej Jakubiec
pienkna muzyka