The lyrics of this traditional polonaise were written by Franciszek Karpiński in 1792. The melody was known to be a coronation polonaise for Polish Kings as far back as the 16th century. It was also considered for a national anthem. It was sung by Polish prisoners of the Auschwitz concentration camp in defiance of German carols. The text describes the paradox of the power of a little child with oxymoronic couplets.
The lyrics of this traditional polonaise were written by Franciszek Karpiński in 1792. The melody was known to be a coronation polonaise for Polish Kings as far back as the 16th century. It was also considered for a national anthem. It was sung by Polish prisoners of the Auschwitz concentration camp in defiance of German carols. The text describes the paradox of the power of a little child with oxymoronic couplets.
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