Raz po raz

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of existential unease, contrasting personal desires for peace with external pronouncements of doom. The narrator acknowledges individual paths, noting how their own vision of a simple, good life – "Dom grzać słońcem i deszczówkę z chmur pić" – is disrupted by a nagging question: who is actively fighting for a better world? This internal conflict is amplified by the repeated refrain, "Raz po raz straszą nas," which translates to "Again and again they scare us." These external voices predict finality, whether through cosmic events like "komet deszcz" (comet rain) or by blaming "my" for all the world's ills. The narrator, however, seems to harbor a sliver of doubt, suggesting that perhaps "tęgi łeb" (a clever mind) is mistaken and the "kurtyna" (curtain) might rise instead of fall. The second verse introduces a sense of disconnect, with the narrator questioning if their understanding of the world is flawed: "Może ja jadłem inny chleb" (Maybe I ate different bread). This leads to a profound, screen-induced query about whether the current chaotic state of the world is humanity's sole contribution. The contrast between the dire predictions and the narrator's potential for a "lepszy wzrok" (better sight) and a developing "niezły plan" (good plan) hints at an internal resilience or a different perspective emerging. Ultimately, the lyrics find a strange solace in the face of overwhelming negativity. The narrator admits to feeling "zamęt" (confusion) but finds release in music and dance, a state where they "mogę wieki trwać" (can last for ages). This suggests that while external pronouncements of endings persist, the internal response can be one of enduring, even joyful, defiance, finding connection through a "tęczy most" (rainbow bridge) despite the predicted demise of the perceived chaos.