: Represent members of the opposition, from experienced activists to the "young wolves" of student movements.
"Obława" is a metaphor for the struggle of the individual against a totalitarian regime. jacek_kaczmarski_oblawa
The song was inspired by Russian bard Vladimir Vysotsky's song "Okhota na volkov" (Hunting for Wolves). Kaczmarski heard the song at a private concert in 1974. : Represent members of the opposition, from experienced
While Vysotsky used "fladry" (red flags used in wolf hunting) to represent the restrictions of the Soviet system, Kaczmarski adapted the image for a Polish audience. He used the pursuit by hound dogs as a metaphor for police surveillance and state pursuit. Kaczmarski heard the song at a private concert in 1974
Kaczmarski expanded the theme into a series of four songs, often called the : Obława (1974) : The original escape from the hunt.
: The song calls for the defense and preservation of one's dignity, ending with the plea: "Nie dajcie z siebie zedrzeć skór!" (Don't let them strip the skin off you!). Legacy