This song is a protest against Berlins wall (song recorded in 1988, a year before the fall of the wall). Its metaphoric lyrics were to avoid censorship. The lyrics are about splitting your house, your body, your street into half. How left side of the street is dark / shut down and right one is shining with colourful neons. How left one never wakes up and right one never goes to sleep. And so on. That's why this song is important for polish people and that's why there is so much emotion behind it. Cuz it's fight for a freedom.

Miałem szczęście być na tym koncercie. Nigdy tego nie zapomnę

The song is timeless. It is about divisions in society. Divisions between left and right. It was applicable ac in socialistic Poland as it is today in the entire world.

Cudowna Kasia Nosowska! Utwór ściska serce... tym bardziej, że tekst tak bardzo oddaję dzisiejsze realia. Polska podzielona jak nigdy wcześniej, a to bardzo boli.

funny thing - the festival is free. It is a thank you from a charity organization to all the donors. No attendance fee, nothing, just get there, and have a few days of music, freedom, and acceptance of whichever way of life you've chosen

You need to know the context of that song. Written in 1987, sang by Kult, The song had to somehow avoid censorship. The song is about the divided society by the Wall- not only by the Berlin Wall- but also by the iron curtain. That song was literally the experience of the most of the nations closed behind the iron curtain. That is why this song is so emotional for Kasia Nosowska. (Well- not only her, but each of us watching it on KZfaq I guess) Also it is strongly related to recent situation in Poland where the society is divided by two, happily after the recent election it all will change. Hopefully… Also it’s one of the songs, that any rock music fan (and not only) will know the lyrics… Here is the text of the song - both in Polish and English below: Arahja Mój dom murem podzielony Podzielone murem schody Po lewej stronie łazienka Po prawej stronie kuchenka Mój dom murem podzielony Podzielone murem schody Po lewej stronie łazienka Po prawej ... Moje ciało murem podzielone Dziesięć palców na lewą stronę Drugie dziesięć na prawą stronę Głowy równa część na każdą stronę Moje ciało murem podzielone Dziesięć palców na lewą stronę Drugie dziesięć na prawą stronę Głowy... Moja ulica murem podzielona Świeci neonami prawa strona Lewa strona cała wygaszona Zza zasłony obserwuję obie strony Moja ulica murem podzielona Świeci neonami prawa strona Lewa strona cała wygaszona Zza zasłony obserwuję obie strony Moja ulica murem podzielona Świeci neonami prawa strona Lewa strona cała wygaszona Zza zasłony obserwuję obie strony Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia Lewa strona nigdy się nie budzi Prawa strona nigdy nie zasypia English Version Arahja My home divided by a wall The stairs divided by a wall The bathroom on the left side The kitchen on the right side My home divided by a wall The stairs divided by a wall The bathroom on the left side The kitchen on the right side My body divided by a wall Ten fingers and toes on one side The other ten on the opposite side My head split right in half My body divided by a wall Ten fingers and toes on one side The other ten on the opposite side My head... My street divided by a wall The right side glowing with neon lights The left side all pitch dark I'm observing the both sides from behind a curtain My street divided by a wall The right side glowing with neon lights The left side all pitch dark I'm observing the both sides from behind a curtain The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep The left side never wakes up The right side never falls asleep lyricstranslate.com/en/arahja-arahja.html

Takie występy i takie wykonania są wartością samą w sobie i pokazuje jak jesteśmy zjednoczeni emocjami, wartościami i historią 🫶

She cried because of the crowd reaction and because how powerful the song is itself.

Buddy, Poland is blood in its veins, it is heart, it is power and strength. When our youth have fun, they have fun, and when they come to fight, they will fight. Long live my beloved homeland Poland ❤️❤️🇵🇱 Greetings to you, friend

I was there...i cried too...greetings from Poland...❤

The song (cover) was played by the band "Hey". Singer Katarzyna Nosowska was very moved because they suspended their activities in 2017 (Hey had been playing since 1992) and audience reacted very enthusiastically to this cover. The song Arahja was written (1987) and performed by the band "Kult". Talks about divisions in life, society, etc. Originally about the division of Berlin (Germany / Europe) into eastern and western.

Poland rock music is soo emotional because the roots of band like HEY is in '80 - very hard political time. Not only music, vocal but also a lirycs so important. This music will be always in our hearts. And Kasia Nosowska is one of the best singer in Poland ❤🤍

Moja Polska murem podzielona ….

That was a very old Kult's song and the lyrics describe in allegory way times when Europe was divided and Poland came under Russian occupation 1945-1989. Song is about Berlin Wall, because that symbolized this division

Budka Suflera - Jolka Jolka Woodstock 2014 Must see! This song brings all generations together

I've been there five times. The atmosphere is truly like magic. The song refers to Berlin wall when Germany or even Europe was divided into two pieces. It means that we shouldn't build walls between each other but live peacefully together. Censorship was very severe a that time so the song is one big metaphor.

The song is about the divisions in Europe - left and right (east and west). In Germany, where Berlin was divided into West Berlin and communist Berlin, the border between them ran across the houses and along the streets. A city divided by a wall that fell - the Iron Curtain in 1989. My house that a wall divides The staircase that a wall divides Bathroom on the left side, Stove on the right side My body that a wall divides Ten fingers on the left side Another ten on the right side Head's equal parts On each of the sides My street that a wall divides With neon lights shines the right side Left side lights extinguished From the curtain I watch both of the sides Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep

I really like your reactions man, they are so real. Bless you brother

Kasia Nosowska and this song! Legend! ❤

This song is really deep. You can search for a band: Kult.

'Arahja' was written in late 80's by another Polish band Kult. Hey performed phenomenal cover of this song, but here is the original version kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldynZa5hps2qdmQ.html Song itself treats about division between Western and Eastern Berlin.

Kasia Nosowska - absolutely beautiful voice. Strong and full of emotions.

You should see the video Hey & Agnieszka Chylińska - Angelene (Unplugged) next so you can watch Chylińska and Nosowska perform together. Absolutely mindblowing!

This song is relly deep and powerfull. Iconic for Poland! Very important song for polish ppl. Actualy this song is very sad.

My fav songs by Hey is "Moja i Twoja nadzieja", "Sic!" and "Muka", this singer is a sweetheart and can be easily moved by the crowd's engagement so she is indeed not faking it.

I also recommend the main songs from - Męskie Granie - from the last 10 years. Because every year they create a new song.

As far as I remember this song was written when Poland was under ussr rule. The author has been to Berlin and he saw two different sides of the iron curtain. The lyrics of the song refer to house split into two parts. One of them is full of life and the other one is just quiet and sleeping. Just like Berlin during the times of iron curtain. And you can refer this to what we are now. Divided into western and eastern Poland by voting to different parties 😅 but that's my interpretation. 😅

Hey🔥🔥👍👍.. wychowałem się w tych czasach ♥️

I recommend checking out other songs by Hey and Kasia Nosowska. "Arahja" is not their song. It was originally performed by Kazik Staszewski, an equally important figure in Polish music of the last few decades. The song itself is about division. About the division into the Eastern and Western bloc during the "Cold War", divisions in society, in families, even within ourselves. I recommend checking out Kazik's work, as well as the band Hey and Kasia Nosowska, whose work comes from a more grunge trend and as an example of their work I would recommend some of these songs: "Moja i Twoja Nadzieja", "Teksański", "Dreams", "Mimo wszystko", "List", "Cisza, ja i czas", and "Zazdrość".

She's polish treasure, well known and appreciated singer

fantastic festival. music, friendship and rock and roll✌️🇵🇱

Bro you need one day visit Poland ❤

Nigdy nie byłam na tym festiwalu. Trochę żałuję. Ale zawsze dochodziło do mnie jego echo. Dziękuję za Twoją reakcję. Piękny, głęboki utwór. Wiele dla mnie znaczy, w połączeniu z historią. Pięknie wykonany przez wszystkich. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski 👍👍💕

Bylem tam, przezylem to, spiewalem, serce płakało razem z Kasia. Zaraz będzie ciemno ❤

It makes me cry...very touchable❤

I've been there, I've been singing and crying too! Amazing experience ❤

I was there. I was surprised how many people choose to see this performance, because "Hey" isn't at the peak of popularity at the moment. At the time, many people in our country felt like politicians are trying to divide us, because if you make people argue with each other, they are too busy to keep politicians accountable. This song hit us all hard, I was crying, everyone around me was crying too. When my mom saw this, she cried too.

Polska muzyka jest genialna, tylko niedoceniana za granicą

WOW! I just bumped on your channel. I am amazed and so happy someone from outside of PL recognizes the beautiful, heart ripping polish rock. I have goosebumps all over! The carousel of emotions is unreal, right? I am greeting you and subscribing straight away!

This song is about Poland and Poles it's so so true to our nature. Divided and united at the same time. Great you have an intrest in polish culture🖐🏻

What a beautiful reaction of a beautiful human being.❤️

“Arahja” is a piece about the Berlin Wall, the symbol of the division of Germany. Thanks to the lack of literalness and high metaphorical nature, Kazik managed to avoid censorship, which in 1988 was finally in its last throes. The home the author sings about here is none other than Germany, or even Europe, divided by the Cold War and in conflict with itself. The singer wants to show us the senselessness of wars and conflicts, reminding us that we are all people and we should tear down walls between ourselves rather than build them. This was best seen in the example of Germany - former friends and even families now stood on both sides of the barricade, feeling still connected to each other, but still distant because of these arbitrary borders. Staszewski clearly suggests that it is much better to look for a common language than to stand against each other. After all, the whole world is our big home, so why do we keep cutting ourselves off from others, trying to carve out separate places for ourselves, closing ourselves off to otherness?

Kasia jest pełna emocji wie o czym śpiewa oryginała zespołu , kult,,

The original song is by Kazik Staszewski with band Kult.

FANTASTIC REACTION..!! Thank You.. 🤩🤩

Been there that day, saw that live There are no words to properly explain that feeling

It's been called The most beautiful festival in the world, and it stands to it's name. Amazing atmosphere, great people. Each year a band is chosen by the people to perform on the ASP which stands for Akademia Sztuk Przepięknych (Academy of Finer Arts, it's a play on Akademia Sztuk Pięknych - Academy of Fine Arts) which basically is a supporting scene on that festival. There are lectures, yoga classes and many other activities for people. It's great! It's one of the very last big events in Rock/Metal/Alternative music, nowadays everything's about rap & hiphop, but Pol'n'Rock stays strong!

Check out polish guitarist by the name of Marcin Patrzalek - arguably one of the best in world right now..

Kasia Nosowska is the vocalist of the band "Hej". It is one of the most significant bands in Poland, with a very long history. He performs a song by the distinguished band "Kult", which was created in 1982 w and continues to create wonderful things. The "Kult" band has always been a political commentator and still is. You should take a look at their work

i was there, crying and singing with crowd

I was there! It was amazing experience

love woodstock the atmosphere is the best

Im sooooo happy cuz you made this video... we poles know how to be placed in the background of europe...

Thank you for that. Good job!

I'm Polish and based on the emotions with which you watch our films, I can say that you are already half Polish ☺️

Thank you for your video!!!❤

That was actually the first Woodstock I've ever been on - just thinking about that performance gives me shivers!

No phones. Just listening 😊

Utwór wszechczasów, niezapomniany i nasza Kaśka 😊

I'm going to Woodstock Festival every year since 2014, and this one performance is something that I'll never forget. Magic.

I still remember my first big concert, it was Hey and I was 15. I feel so old now lol but at the same time lucky that I was born at the time when music was still great

I’m 16 years old and I’ve been on Woodstock 8 times already, with my parents. And now it feels like home everytime I go back there. I cry everytime I hear this song

thank you

I can see other Poles gave you the historic background. This particular performance was so emotional because Katarzyna Nosowska could feel that we are again in the same place - people were at that time divided, far away from each other and fighting. The political situation in Poland was hopeless.

Watch Sabaton live at woodstock in 2012, 40-1.

polandrock is a magic place

i have been there !!! so cool concerts

This is amazing!!!!!!!

Różne liczby 700 000 , 800 000 ludzi

That was my first time I went to Przystanek Woodsock. I love it so much! I enjoyed hearing it and them being on gig with Kult who originaly performed it I think two years later, which I think was biggest Woodstock gig ever made. I am happy to meet Kazik Staszewski (leader of Kult) in person so as his family, great people and definetely he is great artist. Love them so much!

Budka Suflera - Jolka, Jolka #Woodstock2014 !!!! THE BEST

I was at this concert, and I still get goosebumps all over my body when I see and hear videos of this event. First of all, I was surprised that the band Hey played the song "Arahja" by Kult. Secondly, the song is full of emotions. It was written with the division of Europe by the Berlin Wall in mind, but it is still relevant and can be perceived differently. A person may be divided in his apartment and have to repay the loan to the bank for many years. You can be divided by internal worries... A song can reach the heart.

Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱❤️

I listened to Hey and Kasia Nosowska and their songs when I was in my primary school. Polish music in the 1990s was quite good. It's to recollect that times.

This song always gives me a goosebumps. I love Kasia Nosowska and Hey.

The unique story about that concert is just before this song, gates to concert area was closed and ppl pushing on fence and when Kasia started, we opened that gates by force and all that crowd aload a place. I was there in the first lin at gates.

I was at this concert, I screamed all the lyrics and cried like a beaver. this is a song about the fall of communism in our region. I am old enough to remember the times of geopolitical transformation in Poland and the entire region. those were crazy times, beautiful and tragic at the same time (the original performed by "KULT" with Kazik on vocals is even better kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8WGnLOKprmdd4k.html)

You are an empathetic human being ❤️

byłem na tym koncercie:)

It was my first woodstock - i was there i cried with her.

Thank You again, I really enjoy watching Your reactions. Please check UNREAL guitarist Marcin Patrzalek - Carmen Habanera, for example. Cant wait next reaction. Czesc

❤❤❤

I was lucky to be at this festival (while still called Przystanek Woodstock) as a photojournalist. And man - when I first found myself on stage - taking photos of the crowd in front of me (around 300,000 people at the time) it was so incredibly hypnotizing and paralyzing - that I didn't take any photos. Only subsequent entrances to the stage were photographically "successful". And I heard the same thing from the musicians performing there - that it was an incredibly powerful event for them and the best part of their career

I think you can also see a very energetic performance in Łzy - Agnieszka also from Woodstock :)

The lyrics in translation sound simple, they're about everything (around you and in you) being divided into halves that oppose each other. But the meaning has so many layers, and that's why this song is so moving and still relevant. It can be about the Berlin wall, but it can also be about political divisions, that we observe in most countries now, that run deep and seemingly there are no ways of finding common ground. It might be about inner conflicts that most people experience at some point in their lives. And all that is seasoned with some very eastern European soul-ache that's painful and beautiful at the same time. There's just a lot to this song.

@mertpol you should check the lyrics

I was at Lady Pank this year and I recommend it

Sabaton Woodstock festiwal

it is so emotional....wow

off topic but I think you should see the polish film "Chłopi"

Brother You should to know her personality... she is amazing human

I think not only the song is important, but also the band after this concert announced the end of their career. It was their last big concert. I think this intensifies the emotions

W Polsce mamy wiele piosenek o wielkim znaczeniu dla każdego pokolenia np. " Nie pytaj o Polske " G Ciechowskiego , "Wieża radości , wieża samotności" zespołu Sztywny Pal Azji i jeszcze wiele innych. Pozdrawiam

Arahja Tłumaczenie : My house that a wall divides The staircase that a wall divides Bathroom on the left side, Stove on the right side My house that a wall divides The staircase that a wall divides Bathroom on the left side, On the right side... My body that a wall divides Ten fingers on the left side Another ten on the right side Head's equal parts On each of the sides My body that a wall divides Ten fingers on the left side Another ten on the right side Head's... My street that a wall divides With neon lights shines the right side Left side lights extinguished From the curtain I watch both of the sides My street that a wall divides With neon lights shines the right side Left side lights extinguished From the curtain I watch both of the sides My street that a wall divides With neon lights shines the right side Left side lights extinguished From the curtain I watch both of the sides Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Left! side never wakes up Right! side never falls asleep Tekst pochodzi z www.tekstowo.pl/piosenka,kult,arahja.html

This piece was written at a time when communism reigned in Poland. The creator and actual performer is Kult - a legendary Polish alternative rock band.

I ve been a few times. Mad. Ppl are awesome. It's the best place ever.

Byłam tam :)

I,m love this song..😢❤💪🔥

the berlin wall... that's what this song is about

Come to polandrock in 2024❤ you will see❤