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)
www.russkaja.com
www.myspace.com/russkaja
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Russkaja/187544649772
Slap Your Face
Russkaja Lyrics
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ARRIBA
Heros and Antiheros
AJ AJ
Throw in the Air your Sombreros
HUUUUUI
And bail bail bail like a Ball of Fire
We are between the devil and the deep blue sea
Do you really wanna
Have a change of pace
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
OOO
OOO
OOO
AJ JAJ JAJ
TEM TEREDEREM
RRARIRA
Hej are you ready
READY
Rise and shine be steady
STEADY
Server your Desires
DESIRES
And bail bail bail like a ball of fire
Wake up everybody hej cant you see
We are between the devil
And the deep blue sea
Do you really wanna
Have a change of pace
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Wake up everybody hej cant you see
We are between the devil
And the deep blue sea
Do you really wanna
Have a change of pace
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Wake up everybody cant you see
We are between the devil
And the deep blue sea
Do you really wanna
Have a change of pace
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
OOO
OOO
OOO
AJ JAJ JAJ
The lyrics to "Slap Your Face" by Russkaja convey a message of empowerment and rebellion against the hardships and challenges of life. The song starts with a festive and energetic call to action, urging comrades to rise up and celebrate. The use of Spanish phrases like "ARRIBA" (up) and "Heros and Antiheros" adds to the rebellious and lively mood of the song. The mention of throwing sombreros in the air and dancing like a ball of fire symbolizes letting go of inhibitions and embracing the joy and passion of life.
The chorus suggests that the world is a difficult place to navigate, presenting a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea. However, the lyrics encourage listeners to take control of their destinies and make a change, emphasizing the idea of slapping one's face as a metaphorical wake-up call. This slap represents a call to action, an invitation to break free from the mundane and step out of one's comfort zone. It urges individuals to embrace change and embrace the unknown with confidence and determination.
Overall, "Slap Your Face" is a vibrant anthem that encourages listeners to break free from their limitations, seize the day, and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Hej Companeros
Hello comrades
ARRIBA
Upwards
Heros and Antiheros
Heroes and antiheroes
AJ AJ
Yeah yeah
Throw in the Air your Sombreros
Toss your sombreros in the air
HUUUUUI
Yee-haw
And bail bail bail like a Ball of Fire
And dance, dance, dance with intense energy
Wake up everybody hej can′t you see
Everyone, wake up, can't you see
We are between the devil and the deep blue sea
We are in a difficult position
Do you really wanna
Do you truly desire
Have a change of pace
Experience something different
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Follow my suggestion and wake up from your routine
OOO
Ooo
OOO
Ooo
OOO
Ooo
AJ JAJ JAJ
Yeah yeah yeah
TEM TEREDEREM
Nonsense words without a specific meaning
RRARIRA
Nonsense word without a specific meaning
Hej are you ready
Hey, are you prepared
READY
Prepared
Rise and shine be steady
Rise, shine, and be determined
STEADY
Determined
Serve your Desires
Fulfill your desires
DESIRES
Wishes
And bail bail bail like a ball of fire
And dance, dance, dance with intense energy
Wake up everybody hej cant you see
Everyone, wake up, can't you see
We are between the devil
We are in a difficult situation
And the deep blue sea
And a challenging circumstance
Do you really wanna
Do you truly desire
Have a change of pace
Experience something different
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Follow my suggestion and wake up from your routine
Wake up everybody hej cant you see
Everyone, wake up, can't you see
We are between the devil
We are in a difficult situation
And the deep blue sea
And a challenging circumstance
Do you really wanna
Do you truly desire
Have a change of pace
Experience something different
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Follow my suggestion and wake up from your routine
Wake up everybody cant you see
Everyone, can't you see
We are between the devil
We are in a difficult situation
And the deep blue sea
And a challenging circumstance
Do you really wanna
Do you truly desire
Have a change of pace
Experience something different
Take my advice and SLAP YOUR FACE
Follow my suggestion and wake up from your routine
OOO
Ooo
OOO
Ooo
OOO
Ooo
AJ JAJ JAJ
Yeah yeah yeah
Writer(s): Georgij Makazaria, Engelbert Jun Mayr, Ulrike Muellner, Mario Stuebler, Dmytro Miller, Rainer Gutternigg, Hans Georg Gutternigg
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.