Tata
Anna Maria Jopek · Jasnos³yszenie [1999]
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Wi¹za³eÅ“ rud¹ wst¹¿kê
Aby nie dotknʳo twego dziecka ¿adne z³o
Czemu ja nic nie pamiêtam Ju¿
Czemu ty to ca³kiem inny ty
Ka¿da ³za ponoæ powraca tu
Ka¿dy gest zostaje
Chocia¿ my gaÅ“niemy, jak wiatr
Znikamy, jak mg³y
Gdy by³am ma³a
I par oczu stu potrzeba by³o aby dostrzec mnie
Mówi³eÅ“ mi: ¿yj do utraty tchu,
Pamiêtaj kszta³ty chmur i liÅ“ci drzew
Dla ciebie chce byæ lekka, jak liÅ“æ
Powiedz, ¿e ja nie zgasnê jak wiatr
Nie zniknê jak mg³a
Obiecaj mi
¯e, tak jak ³zy
Wrócimy tu
About Tata
Anna Maria Jopek's "Tata" serves as a poignant centerpiece on her 1999 album *Jasność*, marking a significant evolution in her musical trajectory. Released during a period where she blended traditional Polish folk sensibilities with contemporary pop structures, the track exemplifies her signature ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary. The song's lyrical focus on the complexities of fatherhood and familial bonds resonates deeply within the Polish pop landscape, reflecting themes often explored in her earlier works while introducing a more mature, introspective tone. As part of her discography spanning from the late 1990s through the 2000s, "Tata" showcases Jopek's versatility and emotional depth. It stands alongside other notable tracks from the era, such as "Smutny Bóg," contributing to a body of work that has cemented her status as a leading figure in Polish music. The recording captures the atmospheric quality characteristic of her mid-to-late 90s output, utilizing rich instrumentation to underscore the song's narrative weight. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to connect with listeners through universal themes of love and responsibility, delivered with the distinctive vocal clarity and artistic integrity that define her career.