This track was born because of my coexistence between two cities - Gorzów Wielkopolski (Lubusz Voivodeship) and Poznań (Greater Poland). So I try to describe the differences and similarities while quoting people actually talking about them. I also reunite with Qba who recorded music with me mostly in years 2009-2010 in Gorzów.
lyrics
Pola: Za co najbardziej kochasz Gorzów?
Hihi: Bo się tu czuję jak u siebie i czuję, że jak tu jestem, to po prostu mogę sobie być. I czas w sumie jest jakimś takim dziwnym konceptem, jest bardzo płynny. Wszystko jest takie swoje. Takie moje. I czuję się po prostu u siebie.
The first city, in which I was born
Over the seven hills, not far away
Glimpses of the past, the stories worn
Old streets whisper secrets, here they stay
River's the same, people are different
Zest is absent, the youth egress
Otherwise let's chill with calm persistence
Where stairs lead to nowhere and everything's timeless
Always in between, roads intertwine
Memories of the past, echoes in my mind
A tale of two worlds, a journey so wide
Torn between two cities, where my soul resides
The second city, to which I moved
Onward I wandered, to its embrace
Plethora of people, to noise find groove
On diverse situations when souls interlace
Zenith of culture, lively charm to chase
Nights illuminate, parks try to breathe
Abundant passions, in hearts embrace
Now looking forward, with new hopes they seethe
Always in between
Always in between
Always in between
Always in between
Always in between, roads intertwine
Memories of the past, echoes in my mind
A tale of two worlds, a journey so wide
Torn between two cities, where my soul resides
Gorzów / Poznań
Gorzów / Poznań
Always in between, roads intertwine
Memories of the past, echoes in my mind
A tale of two worlds, a journey so wide
Torn between two cities, where my soul resides
Always in between, roads intertwine
Memories of the past, echoes in my mind
A tale of two worlds, a journey so wide
Torn between two cities, where my soul resides
Marta Harat-Tórz: Myślę, że szybko się z Poznania nie wyprowadzę.
Właściwie wpisuje się to w trochę szerszą dyskusję, czy w dobie globalizacji miejsce zamieszkania wpływa na twórczość.
credits
from The Existentialist,
released December 31, 2023
Music by:
Kamil "Wrathu" Kwiatkowski - instrumental, beat, sampling, mix, effects, glitches, synths, voice, lyrics
Maciej "Madrawi" Palicki - electric guitar
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Jakub "Qba" Hynek - beat, synths, bass synth
SAMPLES:
recordings belonging to Stowarzyszenie Na Rzecz Innowacji Społecznych "Novum"
quotes by
Pola Kosicka-Olkowska & Hihi Kalisiak - "Młody Obywatel FM #2 O równości nad Wartą" youtu.be/z72kZwBKKHc?t=2537
Marta Harat-Tórz - "Rozmowy z twórcami Imaginarium Wielkopolskiego" youtu.be/LF3DzPYMcpE?t=1999
From the always-great label Umor Rex comes the latest from Lina Filipovich: A ruthless deconstruction of classical pieces. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 25, 2022
