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
WAKE ME UP
Russkaja Lyrics
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Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
but I know where it starts
they tell I'm too young to understand
they say caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by
if I don't open up my eyes
So wake me up when it's all over
when i'm wiser and I'm older
all this time i was finding myself
and I... didn't know I was lost I tried carrying the weight of the world
but I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
And I don't have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is a prize
So wake me up when it's all over
when i'm wiser and i'm older
all this time I was finding myself
and I... didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
By: Zignusis Kuroshi
The song "Wake Me Up" by Russkaja is about a journey through life, guided by a beating heart. The singer is feeling his way through the darkness, not knowing where the journey will end, but knowing where it starts. The lyrics depict the singer being told that he is too young to understand life, caught up in a dream. However, he is not afraid of life passing him by, as he is finding himself through the journey.
The singer seeks for someone to wake him up when it is all over, when he is wiser and older. Throughout the journey, he has been finding himself and didn't even realize that he was lost. The song talks about the struggles that come with carrying the weight of the world, while having only two hands. The singer hopes that he gets the chance to travel the world and does not have any specific plans for the future. He wishes to stay young forever and not be afraid to close his eyes, as he believes that life is a game that was made for everyone, and love is a prize.
Overall, the song is about living life to the fullest, finding oneself along the way, and not being afraid of the unknown future. The singer is ready to face life's challenges and enjoy every moment of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the darkness
I am navigating through life without a clear path or direction to follow.
Guided by a beating heart
I am driven by my passions and emotions.
I can't tell where the journey will end
I am unsure of what the future holds and where my path will take me.
But I know where it starts
I am certain of where I come from and my roots.
They tell I'm too young to understand
People often underestimate me because of my age.
They say caught up in a dream
Others perceive my aspirations and goals as unrealistic fantasies.
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
If I don't take action and pursue my dreams, life will continue without me making a difference.
That's fine by me
I am okay with life passing me by if it means staying true to my beliefs and values.
So wake me up when it's all over, when I'm wiser and I'm older
I don't want to miss out on life, but I also want to grow and gain wisdom before facing it head-on.
All this time I was finding myself, and I... didn't know I was lost
I have been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and it has helped me realize that I was lost without even realizing it.
I tried carrying the weight of the world, but I only have two hands
I tried to take on too much responsibility and struggled to handle it all on my own.
I hope I get the chance to travel the world, and I don't have any plans
I am open to new experiences and opportunities that come my way, even if they are unexpected.
I wish that I could stay forever this young; not afraid to close my eyes
I want to hold onto my youthful spirit and fearlessness, even as I grow older.
Life's a game made for everyone, and love is a prize
Life is an adventure meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and the greatest reward is love.
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martinortigoza1928
Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well that's fine by me
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is the prize
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
@112steinway
Further proof that everything sounds better with a Russian accent.
@sporn23
the real russian horns section of the band souds better than the original
@ilsgrade8357
@@sporn23 100% agree
@olegk.742
Exactly 🔥🔥🔥
@joshlasky8789
Accurate AF statement
@marekstaron7749
Pl
@TheDude8008
It's unfair that Russkaja ended. May the music you guys made live forever.
Saludos desde México.
@daverok
Wait, they did?😮
@mt.penguinmonster4144
@@daverok It was in February 2023, around the time they released Turbo Polka Party.
@MatthewHill
And for such a stupid reason, too... fuck putin and his doomed attempt to recapture the fading glory of a lost empire.