Not everything fits on an album, some stories are so intense that they shouldn’t be placed in company. This is how singles are created—lonely warriors from the world of Kotołak. Here you can get acquainted with all the singles.
Mój orzecznik uzdrowiciel
It’s no secret that I`m disabled. Ironically, as I write this section, I am waiting for another commission. I don’t like to revisit the events that led me to write “Mój orzecznik uzdrowiciel(pl.”My Healing Assessor”) or the whole story of this single. Digging into already healed wounds still hurts. However, sometimes you have to dig into them. The disability assessment system in Poland and the ZUS (Social Insurance) disability case law is pure pathology written by the hands of Satan. The disabled are the most disadvantaged group in Poland, which the authorities of all kinds deeply disregard. The stupid piece of paper that is the disability assessment is the basis for receiving such poor help from the state. What could go wrong? Everything.
What’s the catch? There are no mechanisms controlling the course of case law, the scope of disability benefits awarded, or procedures for punishing medical assessors for their reckless assessments. What does this mean in practice? It means that the medical assessor, the king and ruler, can do whatever they want. They can even state that a person with a broken cervical spine is fully fit for work and entitled to no assistance. Is this in contradiction with medical knowledge and medical ethics? It is… and so what? These are things that happen, and people have to prove the obvious through the court… of course, if the medical experts aren’t idiots either… and that happens. My first experts wrote an opinion contrary to medical documentation and medical knowledge. They only referred to selected documents and pulled their content out of context. So it can be done. It’s also possible to determine disability in such a way as to effectively deprive one of assistance. Yes, it can be done! Welcome to Poland!
Primum non nocere
I have mixed feelings about medical arts. On the one hand, they have saved thousands of lives; on the other hand, modern medicine focuses on invasive procedures and treating diseases rather than addressing their causes. It’s sad that in today’s world, the number of chronically ill people is rising… partly because it’s convenient for pharmaceutical cartels. How often do we hear about unnecessary surgeries? How often do we hear about people who have cured their illnesses despite being given no chance of survival without medication? This text is written by such a person.
I myself fell victim to a medical error. I have criticized procedures more than once. Fortunately, I did not suffer serious harm due to the medical mistake. Not everyone can say the same. In Poland, it is very difficult to prove medical malpractice, and cases in this matter are not exempt from court fees. This means that in order to have a chance of compensation, one must allocate around 20,000 PLN for this purpose. Abroad, in such cases, the hospital, clinic, or doctor also has to gather evidence of their innocence. Not in Poland, where collecting evidence can be difficult. “Primum non nocere” refers to the most important point in the so-called “Hippocratic Oath” – “First, do no harm.”
Wymiar (nie)sprawiedliwości
I had the displeasure of encountering the Polish justice system twice before, this time reaching the second instance. I do not recommend it; other extreme sports are better for your health. My cases are still trivial compared to someone like Tomasz Komenda. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He served most of the sentence. The judge and prosecutor who convicted him still work to this day. I recommend “25 lat niewinności”(pl.”25 Years of Innocence”) and Kazik’s single of the same title. It was one of the impulses behind the creation of this single.
Mój przyjacielu
Throughout my life, I’ve had many pets. For most of my life, they were closer to me than people. Every loss hurt. The first time I wrote an epitaph was for my super intelligent cat, Kamy. In the last year, I lost many furry friends. It was time to refresh the text to be ready for music writing. I dedicate this single to all those beyond the rainbow bridge: Kitek, Kama, Kamyk (Pebble), Kaja, Sinus, Fiona, and Black, Emir’s buddy. The single is still in production.
Biało – niebieskie
The genesis of the title of this single – “Biało niebieskie” (pl.”White – blue”) is a chant of football fans, uniting all clubs. There’s always a rule – first clash with the police, then with the enemy. Generally, the single refers to this incompetent service called the police, also used for political purposes. In the lyrics, I refer to both controversial police actions and my own experiences. Just to be clear – the police are very necessary. There’s a catch – it must function well and not interfere with political matters. The single is still in preparation.
Świąteczna dyskucja o aborcji
Once, I was riding a tram before Christmas to the Christmas Market in Gdańsk. Two girls got on, and one of them said, “Oh damn, here come the holidays again. I’ll have another holiday argument about abortion with my grandma.” That got me thinking – what a brilliant line. A holiday argument about abortion… (the title of the single) something that should never happen. Nowadays, our divisions are especially visible during this warmest and most family-oriented period – my favorite and beloved Christmas-New Year’s period. Furthermore, the commercialization of this holiday has made it all about screaming kids and their whims. It’s sad that this atmosphere is increasingly neglected… we’re letting it slowly die. Single in progress.
Gildia złodzei
This single was born out of a meme and the sad reality that thieves from ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) impose on Poles – the younger they are, the worse off they are. If I can’t do anything about the cancer called ZUS, devouring the lifeblood of my compatriots, I can at least laugh at it.