Żeby Polska była Polską

Zeby Polska BYLA Polska ( Poland This Poland ) is a 1976 book written by the satirist and comedian January Pietrzak Polish song. The music comes from Włodzimierz Korcz. In 1980, the song the unofficial anthem of the independent trade union Solidarity and was regarded as an expression of the struggle against the communist rule. Even today it is often sung in public.

The song begins with a review in the mythical early days of Poland and is reminiscent of the legendary founding fathers of Piast, Krak and Lech. Then it mentions some people and events from the division of time about farmers Michał Drzymała which the Prussians with his car led around by the nose, or the romantic poet Cyprian Kamil Norwid. After referring to the Polish Legions, the song ends with an evocation of the struggle for honor and country, and for the unity of all Poles " from Chicago to Tobolsk " in faith.