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.
"Obława" is a metaphor for the struggle of the individual against a totalitarian regime. jacek_kaczmarski_oblawa
: 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 The song was inspired by Russian bard Vladimir
: A reflection on the hunt twenty years later. jacek_kaczmarski_oblawa
: Dealing with being caught in a trap. Obława IV : A final continuation of the predatory metaphor. Cultural Influence It wasn't his scream or a tale about Jacek Kaczmarski