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The song by the Polish rock/reggae/ska band Akurat is a high-energy adaptation of Julian Tuwim’s iconic 1929 anti-war poem. It remains one of the band's most recognizable tracks, originally released on their 2003 album Prowincja . Historical & Cultural Context

Akurat's interpretation blends rock, ska, and punk elements, using a driving tempo that matches the urgent, percussive nature of Tuwim's original meter. Quick Resources Full Lyrics: Available on Genius and Tekstowo . akurat_do_prostego_czlowieka

Can be heard on the Akurat Official YouTube Channel . The song by the Polish rock/reggae/ska band Akurat

The song is a powerful pacifist manifesto. It warns the common citizen against propaganda—the "black print" of mobilization posters—and calls for personal rebellion, famously urging the listener to "smash your rifle against the pavement" ( rżnij karabinem w bruk ulicy ). Quick Resources Full Lyrics: Available on Genius and

The lyrics are taken directly from Julian Tuwim’s poem, which was first published in the newspaper Robotnik in October 1929. At the time, Tuwim was heavily criticized by nationalist circles for his pacifist stance, as the poem encourages the "simple man" to refuse to fight in wars that primarily benefit elites ("kings and pot-bellied lords") and corporate interests ("oil").

The lyrics employ sharp, pejorative language to describe the ruling class ( "fat scoundrels," "shyster" ), contrasted with the empathetic address to the worker ( "my neighbor," "uneducated friend" ).

The full 1929 text and its history are archived on Poezja.org .