LEARN LYRICS

Wałkiem is the instrumental case of wałek, which literally means 'rolling pin'. However, in Polish slang, wałek also commonly refers to a 'scam', 'swindle', or 'trick'.

In the song, the taxi driver Rysio is described as driving "z delikatnym wałkiem" (with a delicate wałek). This implies he's engaging in a small, subtle scam with the fare, rather than literally carrying a rolling pin. This double meaning makes it a clever and intriguing word for learners.

Welcome to a masterclass in storytelling from Polish hip-hop producers White House Records! The title "Każdy Ponad Każdym" translates to "Everyone Above Everyone," and this song is a perfect illustration of that idea. It weaves together the seemingly separate lives of several characters over a single day, showing how one small, selfish act can create a ripple effect with chaotic and unexpected consequences for everyone involved. It’s a story about how people often act superior, judging others and thinking only of themselves, without realizing how interconnected we all are.

Get ready to follow a wild chain of events! We meet:

• Marysia, who has just cheated on her boyfriend and feels she deserves better.
• Ryszard, her taxi driver boyfriend, who is busy overcharging an elderly customer.
• Janina, the elderly woman, who then wrongly identifies an innocent man to the police out of prejudice.
• Grzegorz, the innocent man, who just arrived in the city after dodging a train fare.
• Karol, Grzegorz’s old friend, who decides to play a prank by putting acid on a pizza.

Each character acts with a sense of being "above" the rules or other people, leading to a hilarious and karmic mess. The song is a brilliant look at how our actions, big or small, can come back around in the most unexpected ways.