Ex members are Titus Vadon (drums, vocals / ex-member from drahdiwaberl & das balaton combo), Zebo Adam (guitar, vocals / ex-member from hallucination company), Antonia-Alexa Georgiew (violin, vocals), Werner Köck (guitar), Manfred Franzmeier (saxophone / member from hot pants road club, ex-member from madrid de los austrias) and Christoph Schödl (drums).
Their music is a rousing mixture of russian folkmusic and ska / ska-punk.
"Russkaja is the exact opposite of Easy Listening music, Russkaja - terror of terrors of all Russian folk music societies - stands for fat Austrian Polka beats. The group members are the most illustrious musicians of the Alpine region, who possess a colourful mix of cultural backgrounds. They pour these various cultural influences into a postmodern version of Russian folk and spread their distinctive music all over Europe. It is sweaty and shouts out loud: Dance Dance Dance! It is a clash of trash metal, world jazz, funky stuff and Frank Zappa-esque Rock. All these things signify: Get down to business!"
There is a word play in the name of the band: RUSSKAJA means 'russian' on russian language, but it also stands for: 'Rus' = Russia - 'Ska' = style of music - 'Ja' = German for: Yes.
Discography:
2006 Dawai, Dawai (EP)
2007 Dope Shit (Single)
2008 Kasatchok Superstar (Album)
2008 More (Single)
2009 Kasatchok Superstar the Song (Single)
2010 Russian Voodoo (Album)
2010 Hammer Drive (Download Single)
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Da Mama
Russkaja Lyrics
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Время деньги, Geld Prozente
Zeitgeist fed by paranoia
Last time utopia
Schnell im Traum die Zeit vergeht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Stein auf Stein das Haus entsteht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Nur für Arbeit gibt es Lohn
Das gilt auch für Dich mein Sohn
Да Мама, Мама Да
Больше, Выше, дальше, шире
Превосходство во всём мире
Сверх задача, Сверх усилья
Сверх законов природы
Schnell im Traum die Zeit vergeht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Stein auf Stein das Haus entsteht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Nur für Arbeit gibt es Lohn
Das gilt auch für Dich mein Sohn
Да Мама, Мама Да
Schnell im Traum die Zeit vergeht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Stein auf Stein das Haus entsteht
Да Мама, Да Мама
Nur für Arbeit gibt es Lohn
Das gilt auch für Dich mein Sohn
Да Мама, Мама Да
Мама оееее, Мама оооох
Мама Да
The lyrics of Russkaja's song Da Mama speak about the struggle of working hard to build a life, while time seems to slip away too rapidly. The beginning of the song touches upon the importance of time and money, implying that people are obsessed with productivity and efficiency. The chorus "Schnell im Traum die Zeit vergeht, Da Mama, Da Mama, Stein auf Stein das Haus entsteht, Da Mama, Da Mama" means "Time passes quickly in a dream, oh Mama, oh Mama, building a house brick by brick, oh Mama, oh Mama." These lyrics may suggest that life passes by so quickly, it feels like a dream.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that earning a living requires hard work and that there is no reward without effort. The phrase "Nur für Arbeit gibt es Lohn, Das gilt auch für Dich mein Sohn, Da Mama, Mama Da" means "There is only pay for work, this also applies to you, my son, oh Mama, Mama, oh Mama." The complexity of life and the struggles of making a living are further emphasized in the bridge of the song, where they sing about the pursuit of excellence and the idea of going above and beyond despite the laws of nature.
Overall, the song seems to convey a message that life is tough and requires hard work, but with perseverance, one can build something meaningful. The repetition of "Da Mama" throughout the song may imply that the singer is seeking guidance or support from their mother, hoping to find comfort in the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Bistro schnell, schnell, rapidomente
Quickly, quickly, rapidly
Время деньги, Geld Prozente
Time is money, money makes more money
Zeitgeist fed by paranoia
The spirit of the times fueled by fear
Last time utopia
The idea of a perfect society is a thing of the past
Schnell im Traum die Zeit vergeht
Time flies quickly in dreams
Да Мама, Да Мама
Yes, Mama, Yes, Mama
Stein auf Stein das Haus entsteht
Brick by brick, the house is built
Nur für Arbeit gibt es Lohn
Only work will earn you wages
Das gilt auch für Dich mein Sohn
This applies to you as well, my son
Да Мама, Мама Да
Yes, Mama, Mama Yes
Больше, Выше, дальше, шире
More, higher, further, wider
Превосходство во всём мире
Superiority in the whole world
Сверх задача, Сверх усилья
Beyond tasks, beyond efforts
Сверх законов природы
Beyond the laws of nature
Мама оееее, Мама оооох
Mama, oh yeah, Mama, ooh
Мама Да
Yes, Mama
Writer(s): Alexa Georgiew
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.