Song Meaning
The lyrics paint a picture of someone weary of unsolicited advice and judgment. The opening lines, "Všechno vim a všechno znám" (I know everything and I know it all), are attributed to others, suggesting a chorus of people offering opinions. The narrator feels this constant input is consuming, "Žere mi mozek mele z něho prejt" (It eats my brain, grinds it into pâté), and that these voices move on, "A jde dál / Jinam bejt světovej" (And moves on / Elsewhere to be worldly). This sets up a feeling of being bombarded by external narratives.
The core tension arises from the narrator's internal struggle against this external noise. They acknowledge hearing the words, "Slova sem a slova tam" (Words here and words there), but often tune them out, "Někdy je ani nevnímám" (Sometimes I don't even perceive them). Yet, there's a passive agreement, "A potom kejvám jako ten pes / Co je sám / Malej a plyšovej" (And then I nod like that dog / That is alone / Small and plush). This image is striking, suggesting a lonely, almost toy-like compliance that belies a deeper internal state.
The refrain, "A tak mám v zadku drát / A v hlavě šroub" (And so I have a wire up my ass / And a screw in my head), is a visceral expression of feeling controlled or manipulated. The narrator's defiant stance, "Jen ho nechám dotáhnout / A pak mi může každej z vás / Akorát" (I'll just let it tighten / And then each of you can / Just...), implies a point of no return where they will simply endure the discomfort and then dismiss everyone. This is further emphasized in the bridge where they declare, "Radši budu pro ostudu ale svůj" (I'd rather be a disgrace but my own), a powerful assertion of self-determination over external approval.
What makes these lyrics resonate is the raw, almost crude imagery used to convey a very relatable feeling of being overwhelmed by societal expectations and opinions. The contrast between the passive nodding dog and the defiant, self-possessed individual who embraces being a disgrace but remains true to themselves is stark. The narrator's ultimate rejection of external validation, opting for a self-defined, albeit potentially shameful, existence, is a potent and memorable statement.