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.
Wylęknione oczy
Varius Manx Lyrics
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O chwile szczęścia proszą się
Pochowała dumę
Dziś przeżyć chce następny dzień
Teraz z każda chwilą
O lepsze życie stara się
Boi się czy zdąży
Tak mało czasu przecież jest
Modli się o następny dzień
Czuje strach czy jej uda się
Mój Boże pomóż mi
Ja wiem – tak mało znaczę
Pomóż mi
Kiedyś pełna marzeń
Dzisiaj ze strachem liczy czas
Prosi o tak mało
Czy ktoś potrafi jej to dać
Modli się o następny dzień
Czuje strach czy jej uda się
Mój Boże pomóż mi
Ja wiem – tak mało znaczę
Pomóż mi
Daj czas nim Cię zobaczę
Pomóż mi
Ty wiesz – tak wiele tracę
Pomóż mi
The lyrics of Varius Manx's song "Wylęknione oczy" convey a deep sense of fear and desperation intertwined with a glimmer of hope and longing for a better tomorrow. The opening lines speak of eyes filled with fear, pleading for a moment of happiness, burying their pride in order to simply survive another day. The singer of the song, who at one point held onto dreams and aspirations, now finds themselves consumed by fear as they count the moments, hoping for a better life but unsure if time is on their side.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's inner turmoil and their constant struggle for a brighter future. Despite feeling insignificant and uncertain about their own capabilities, they turn to prayer in a plea for divine assistance. The repetition of the phrase "Pomóż mi" (Help me) encapsulates the vulnerability and desperation of the singer, who is aware of their own limitations and the fleeting nature of time. The sense of urgency is palpable as they implore for a chance to see another day.
The juxtaposition between past dreams and present fears is poignantly captured in the lyrics, highlighting the stark contrast between youthful optimism and the harsh realities of the present. The singer's plea for even the smallest comfort or reassurance showcases a deep-seated longing for solace in the face of uncertainty. The acknowledgement of their own insignificance and the acknowledgment of the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better life further accentuates the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Ultimately, the song transcends personal struggles and touches on universal themes of fear, hope, and the relentless passage of time. The singer's prayer for divine intervention, their yearning for a glimpse of a better future, and the acknowledgment of the losses incurred along the way resonate with listeners on a profound level. "Wylęknione oczy" serves as a poignant portrayal of human vulnerability, resilience, and the enduring quest for salvation amidst life's trials and tribulations.
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