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
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Russkaja/187544649772
Sorry
Russkaja Lyrics
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I've been running away to find out the wrong the right the fake
I′m down on my knees ashamed of myself
It took me far too long to put it into the words - I'm sorry
Потерян путь в темноте
Жизнь превратилась в враньё
Слова мелькают в огне
Сказать их так нелегко
Я не позволю губить
Гордыне эту любовь
Я не могу отрицать
I need you by my side
I know that I crossed the line
I lost myself by the time
You were gone I'm crying for my soul it′s dying
Dying every day
Every little day is dying
I′ve been so far away from the glory to learn from my mistakes
I've been running away to find out the wrong the right the fake
I′m down on my knees ashamed of myself
It took me far too long to put it into the words - I'm sorry
I′m down on my knees ashamed of myself
It took me far too long to put it into the words - I'm sorry
The lyrics of Russkaja's song "Sorry" talk about the regret and self-reflection of the singer for his wrongdoings in a relationship. The lines "I've been so far away from the glory to learn from my mistakes, I've been running away to find out the wrong, the right, the fake" express the singer's realization that he had lost his path and that his actions had been fake and wrong. He expresses humility and regret by saying "I'm down on my knees ashamed of myself, it took me far too long to put it into words - I'm sorry".
The Russian lyrics "Потерян путь в темноте, Жизнь превратилась в враньё, Слова мелькают в огне, Сказать их так нелегко" convey a sense of despair and confusion. The singer feels lost and trapped in a life filled with lies and regrets. He cannot find the right words to express his feelings because they are consumed by the turmoil he is experiencing.
In conclusion, the song "Sorry" by Russkaja is a powerful expression of regret and self-reflection. It captures the complexity of relationships and the emotions that come with it. The singer's words evoke a sense of empathy for those who have experienced similar struggles and can relate to his message.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been so far away from the glory to learn from my mistakes
I've been distant from success and unable to recognize and learn from my errors.
I've been running away to find out the wrong the right the fake
I've been escaping in search of certainty about what is wrong, right, and phony.
I'm down on my knees ashamed of myself
I am completely humbled and apologetic for my actions.
It took me far too long to put it into the words - I'm sorry
It's taken me an excessive amount of time to admit fault and convey my apology.
I know that I crossed the line
I realize that I have violated an established boundary or norm.
I lost myself by the time
I became lost or disconnected from who I truly am.
You were gone I'm crying for my soul it's dying
In your absence, I am grieving for my inner being that's slowly perishing.
Every little day is dying
Each day is slowly slipping away and ending.
Потерян путь в темноте
Lost my way in the darkness
Жизнь превратилась в враньё
Life has turned into a lie
Слова мелькают в огне
Words flicker in fire
Сказать их так нелегко
It's not easy to say them
Я не позволю губить
I won't allow to ruin
Гордыне эту любовь
This love to pride
Я не могу отрицать
I can't deny
I need you by my side
I require you to be with me.
Writer(s): Walid Azak, Skero, Georgij Makazaria, Engel Mayr
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.