They are one of a small number of Czech groups who have managed to win recognition abroad. They are the only Czech group to have held their own in England, where, in the early 1990s, they made it into the independent charts and recorded a celebrated session with the legendary John Peel. They released three records on the Go! Discs label - the Fluidtrance Centauri EP made it to number 6 in the British independent charts shortly after its release - but the group's promising start was scuppered when its record label Go! Discs was bought in 1995.
In the Czech Republic, however, the charismatic duo at the heart of the band have gone from strength to strength. A casual glance at most guide books to the country notes them as one of the country's most important domestic acts, the group achieved considerable success with their 4B4 set, which was composed of their first four records. This retrospective collection became part of the Absolut Album series, which also included classic albums from the likes of David Bowie, the Sex Pistols, Velvet Underground and Miles Davis.
Jan P. Muchow, the main driving force behind the band, is now a much-sought-after producer and re-mixer. He has also been successful as a writer of music for film and theatre. His soundtrack for the film Samotáři (Loners) became a cult classic for a whole generation of listeners, while his musical rendering of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream also attracted much deserved attention. Kateřina Winterová, who is also a member of the National Theatre Company, makes up the other half of the band.
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Ikarie XB1
The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa Lyrics
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Listen to the rain on the wall
Watching the graphs falling down
Waiting for the night to come
I just wanna be on my own
Be like a wind like snow
Flying in the air
Out of despair
Proletěli jsme biliony kilometrů,
Jsme tיměř na konci cesty.
Uplynou lיta a děti se budou učit,
Že jsme byli prvnם,
Kteřם se vydali do vesmםru.
I just wanna be on my own
I just wanna be on my own
I just wanna be
I just wanna be
The song "Ikarie XB1" by The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa is a dreamy track that reflects the desire of the singer to be alone and disconnected from the world. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and in need of solitude. They want to escape the noise and chaos around them and find peace in their own company. The singer is hoping for the night to come and to be able to listen to the rain on the wall - this reflects their desire for a calming experience.
In the second verse, the lyrics change to Czech and describe the journey of a group of people who have travelled billions of kilometres and are almost at the end of their journey. The singer suggests that these people will be remembered as the first to travel to space and their journey will be taught to future generations as a significant historical milestone. This adds to the theme of isolation and detachment from the world, as the people on the journey are also far from home and alone.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing for solitude and a desire to be disconnected from the world. The use of dreamy, hypnotic music adds to the theme of escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna be on my own
I desire solitude and independence.
Listen to the rain on the wall
I want to embrace the peacefulness of rainfall.
Watching the graphs falling down
I find joy in watching the decline of societal pressures and obligations.
Waiting for the night to come
I anticipate the tranquility that accompanies the arrival of night.
Be like a wind like snow
I yearn to be free like the motion of the wind and snow.
Flying in the air
I aspire to soar above my problems and setbacks.
Out of despair
I seek to escape the overwhelming feelings of sorrow and hopelessness.
Proletěli jsme biliony kilometrů,
We have traveled billions of kilometers,
Jsme téměř na konci cesty.
We are nearly at the end of our journey.
Uplynou léta a děti se budou učit,
Years will pass and children will learn,
Že jsme byli první,
That we were the firsts ones,
Kteří se vydali do vesmíru.
To venture into the universe.
I just wanna be
All I desire is
I just wanna be
All I desire is
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hynek Rubes
👌( Samotáři.)
4ever242
Jj obojí. A vtipný je, že se písnička objevila i ve filmu Divoké včely, kde si Daniel s Matonohou v tý šestsettrojce pouštěli soundtrack ze Samotářů, protože tam je slyšet útržek hovoru jak Macháček říká "... smotnem brčko a.." 🤣
Sam Garza
great movie <3
Michal Slatina
@Hynek Rubes To ja vim. Sak sem byl na tom kdysi davno v kine. Ale na te Ikarii trvam, checht. 🤓😁😉
Hynek Rubes
@Michal Slatina
Samotáři taky.😁
5:20
https://youtu.be/cN8kOWIZ6OM
Michal Slatina
Ne, Ikarie;-)