Hektolitry literally means "hectoliters," a unit of volume equal to 100 liters. It's a surprisingly specific and unique word to find in a song's lyrics, making it instantly memorable and intriguing.
In this song, it's used metaphorically in the line "Wylał hektolitry łez" (poured hectoliters of tears). This vivid imagery exaggerates the amount of tears shed, powerfully conveying deep sorrow and heartbreak. It's a fantastic way to learn a new word and its poetic application.
Ever felt like a relationship was a play that ended too soon? That's the heart of this emotional duet by Polish pop stars Dawid Kwiatkowski and Margaret. "Później Ci Opowiem," which means "I'll Tell You Later," is a powerful conversation between two people looking back at their love story, trying to figure out where it all went wrong. They ask a lot of questions: Who was the first to say "I love you" in the past tense? Who gave up? Who felt relieved when it was over?
Despite the sadness and confusion, there's a strong feeling of hope. The singers aren't ready to let go. The chorus is a plea: "Take my hand, and later I'll tell you what really happened when we stopped running." It’s a promise to explain everything and a desperate wish to walk in the same direction again. The song captures that complicated moment after a breakup when you're filled with regret but still believe that what was once yours can be "ours" again.
Dawid Kwiatkowski is one of Poland's most popular pop singers. Born in 1996 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, he rose to fame in 2013 as a finalist on the third season of X Factor Poland, and his debut album 9893 went straight to number one at home that same year. Since then he has released a string of albums and picked up an MTV Europe Music Award for Best European Act, becoming a household name for a whole generation of young Polish fans.
Here he is joined by Margaret, one of Poland's leading female pop artists. Born Małgorzata Jamroży in 1991 in Stargard, she broke through in 2013 with the international hit "Thank You Very Much" and has since built a career blending pop, hip-hop and electronica. "Później Ci opowiem" marks the first time these two Polish stars have recorded together.