The band's debut album, The Beginning, which consisted entirely of instrumental music, was released in 1990 with average success. By 1993, the band released the follow-up, The New Shape, with the line-up expanded to include Sławomir Romanowski and Robert Amirian. The album featured vocals by Robert Janson and Robert Amirian, along with guest vocalists including Edyta Bartosiewicz.
The band's breakthrough was the 1994 album Emu, which marked a significant change in musical direction, i.e. the band now had a lead singer, Anita Lipnicka, and started performing primarily in Polish. This formula was highly successful, and both Emu and the following 1995 album, Elf, sold more than half a million copies each. In 1995, the band won a Polish music award, the Fryderyk, for best Polish music group. Furthermore, the band provided a number of songs (mostly from Elf) for the soundtrack of the movie Młode wilki.
In 1996, Varius Manx appeared on the television show "Szansa na sukces", a kind of karaoke show in which the participants sing the songs of the visiting band. The winner of the show was the 19-year-old Kasia Stankiewicz. When, shortly afterwards, Amirian and Lipnicka both left the band, the remaining members asked Stankiewicz to join the band as new lead singer. This new line-up recorded Ego, which featured the band's biggest hit to date, the song "Orła cień".
In 1997, the band released its 6th album, End, which was a commercial hit, though it sold far less that the band's preceding albums.
In 2000, Varius Manx released their first compilation album Najlepsze z dobrych, which included four new songs along with remastered versions of the band's greatest hits. Shortly afterwards, Kasia Stankiewicz left the band and was replaced by Monika Kuszyńska. With her as lead singer, the band recorded the albums Eta (2001), Eno (2002) and Emi (2004).
In 2006, during the band's summer tour, the band members were involved in a car accident, which left lead singer Monika Kuszyńska paralyzed from the waist down. The band suspended its activities until 2010, then with a new lead singer, Lari Lu, with whom the band recorded the album Eli (2011).
The band's current lead singer, since 2013, is Edi Ann.
Dla M.
Varius Manx Lyrics
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Na ten świat tak dziwny mamo
Lepiłaś mnie
Z koronkowych słów mamo
Odchodzę dziś
Wiedziałaś wiem
Tak smutną masz twarz
Lecz teraz ja
Chyba jestem teraz inna
Może trochę sama
Może trochę dziwna jednak
Swoją siłę mam
Pamiętam jak
Czasem było trudno mamo
Mówiłaś mi
Wszystko ma swój kres mamo
Czasami też
Płakałaś wiem
Zrobiłam coś źle
Lecz teraz ja
Na świat siebie wydać mam
Chyba jestem teraz inna
Może trochę sama
Może trochę dziwna jednak
Muszę znaleźć siebie
Chyba jestem teraz inna
Może trochę sama
Noc nie będzie zimna więcej
Gdy on obok śpi
The lyrics of Varius Manx's song "Dla M." convey a deeply emotional journey of self-discovery, growth, and resilience, framed within the dynamic and complex relationship between a mother and her child. The opening lines speak of the mother's influence in bringing the singer into the world and nurturing them with delicate and affectionate words, sculpting their identity and preparing them for life's challenges. Despite the evident sadness in the mother's face as the singer sets out on their own path, there is a sense of determination and agency in the singer's declaration that it is now time for them to offer themselves to the world.
The song delves into themes of transformation and self-realization, with the singer recognizing a shift within themselves. They acknowledge feeling different, perhaps a bit isolated and peculiar, yet they embrace these changes with a newfound sense of strength and purpose. This evolution of character is marked by a resolve to find and assert their own individuality, symbolized by the metaphorical journey of self-discovery that lies ahead.
Through poignant memories shared with the mother, the lyrics reflect on the challenges faced in the past and the wisdom imparted by her during moments of difficulty and tears. The mother's guidance in accepting the transient nature of life and learning from mistakes resonates deeply with the singer, who acknowledges past missteps but is now empowered to take ownership of their identity and choices. This reflection on the past serves as a stepping stone for the singer's personal growth and the realization of their potential.
The closing lines of the song encapsulate a sense of newfound independence and empowerment. The singer expresses a profound sense of self-assurance and resilience, asserting that they have changed, grown, and are now capable of navigating life's uncertainties with newfound confidence and clarity. The imagery of warmth and security conveyed through the mention of a loved one peacefully sleeping beside them signifies a sense of comfort and reassurance in the singer's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Wydałaś mnie
You sent me out into this strange world, mother
Na ten świat tak dziwny mamo
To this world so strange, mother
Lepiłaś mnie
You molded me with lace words, mother
Z koronkowych słów mamo
From lace words, mother
Odchodzę dziś
I am leaving today
Wiedziałaś wiem
You knew, I know
Tak smutną masz twarz
Your face looks so sad
Lecz teraz ja
But now I
Na świat siebie wydać mam
Have to reveal myself to the world
Chyba jestem teraz inna
I think I'm different now
Może trochę sama
Maybe a bit alone
Może trochę dziwna jednak
Maybe a bit strange though
Swoją siłę mam
I have my strength
Pamiętam jak
I remember how
Czasem było trudno mamo
Sometimes it was hard, mother
Mówiłaś mi
You told me
Wszystko ma swój kres mamo
Everything has its end, mother
Czasami też
Sometimes too
Płakałaś wiem
You cried, I know
Zrobiłam coś źle
I did something wrong
Muszę znaleźć siebie
I have to find myself
Noc nie będzie zimna więcej
The night won't be cold anymore
Gdy on obok śpi
When he sleeps next to me
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