Polky - Ache (Live Music Video)

Ache is the new single from Polky's upcoming album, Mother Tongue (set to release in September 2026). It's about what's been passed down through the generations, what gets carried forward, and what gets left behind. Melody and lyrics of the traditional Polish song “Ach mój mocny Boże” from the repertoire of singers from Wola Osowińska in the Lublin region. Arranged by Adam Iredale-Gray and Polky, with original music in the bridge section composed by Peter Klaassen. Official release date: May 28, 2026 Produced by: Adam Iredale-Gray Recorded by: Julian Decorte at Canterbury Music Company in Toronto. Edit and Mix: Adam Iredale-Gray Mastering: Phillip Shaw Bova Featuring: Ewelina Ferenc - lead vocal Marta Solek - Suka from Bilgoray, vocals Sam Clark - fiddle Peter Klaassen - upright bass Max Senitt - drums (recording) Matias Recharte (live show) Guest musicians: Adam Iredale-Gray - electric guitar Lyrics: PL Ach mój mocny Boże, cóż ja ucyniła A że ja przed czasem swój wianek straciła Za cerwony złoty Pozbyłam się cnoty Dla niewdzięcznika Siostra mnie się pyta, A co Tobie Hanuś Co ci we stajence złego cynił Franuś Pognałam ja wółki Pogryzły mnie pscółki I takiem zbladła // Mama się mnie pyta a co Tobie Hanuś Co ci we stajence złego cynił Franuś Jam córka mamusi Prawde wyznać musi Że tak się stało Idźże prec ode mnie nie mojaś córecka Ześ nie donosiła do casu wianecka Idźże prec z mego domu I nie mów nikomu Żeś córka moja ENG Ah, my mighty God, what have I done? I lost my wreath before its time, For a golden coin, I gave away my virtue To an ungrateful man. My sister asked me: “Hannah, what happened? What did Frank do to you in the stable?” I drove the oxen away, The bees stung me, And I went pale. My mother asked me, “Hannah, what happened? What did Frank do to you in the stable?” I am my mother’s daughter, I must tell the truth, This is how it happened “Leave me, you are not my daughter anymore, You lost your wreath before it’s time Leave my house, and don’t tell anyone That you are my daughter!”