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Kraina I. Je​ż​eli Porcelana

from Kraina by Anselm McDonnell

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lyrics

Text by Stanisław Barańczak © 1960s

Jeżeli porcelana to wyłącznie taka
Której nie żal pod butem tragarza lub gąsienicą czołgu,
Jeżeli fotel, to niezbyt wygodny, tak aby
Nie było przykro podnieść się i odejść;
Jeżeli odzież, to tyle, ile można unieść w walizce,
Jeżeli książki, to te, które można unieść w pamięci,
Jeżeli plany, to takie, by można o nich zapomnieć
gdy nadejdzie czas następnej przeprowadzki
na inną ulicę, kontynent, etap dziejowy
lub świat
Kto ci powiedział, że wolno się przyzwyczajać?
Kto ci powiedział, że cokolwiek jest na zawsze?
Czy nikt ci nie powiedział, że nie będziesz nigdy
w świecie
czuł się jak u siebie w domu?

Translation by Professor Magnus J. Krynski

If china, then only the kind
you wouldn’t miss under the movers’ shoes or the treads of a tank;
if a chair, then one that’s not too comfortable, or
you’ll regret getting up and leaving;
if clothes, then only what will fit in one suitcase;
if books, then those you know by heart;
if plans, then the ones you can give up
when it comes time for the next move,
to another street, another continent or epoch
or world:

who told you you could settle in?
who told you this or that would last forever?
didn’t anyone tell you that you’ll never
in the world
feel at home here?

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from Kraina, released February 23, 2024
Cahal Masterson - piano
Rebecca Murphy - soprano
Jonny McGuinness - recording engineer

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Anselm McDonnell Belfast, UK

Anselm McDonnell is a composer of Irish/Welsh heritage based in Belfast, who has composed over ninety pieces for orchestra, chamber groups, choirs, soloists and electronics. A diverse range of interests have led to the creation of work in collaboration with rap artists, lighting designers, theologians, poets, filmmakers, improvising musicians, fashion designers, dancers, and actors. ... more

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