The song was originally written for a project honoring the lyrics of the renowned Czech poet and lyricist Michal Horáček . It often features on albums like Deset let Beat ve swingu (2019) or live recordings from tribute concerts.
Dyk is praised for using his voice to mirror the "rippling" (čeření) described in the lyrics. He transitions from intimate, almost whispered verses to powerful, soaring choruses that highlight his background in jazz and swing. Vojtch Dyk - Hladiny (Tribute MH)
The song uses metaphors of "cracking ivory towers" and "thickening honey" to evoke a sense of a world that is constantly shifting and breaking. Where to Listen You can find various versions of this performance: The song was originally written for a project
The music was composed by Petr Hapka , a legendary composer known for his cinematic and emotive style, while the lyrics were penned by Michal Horáček . Musical and Lyric Analysis He transitions from intimate, almost whispered verses to
A high-quality live version is available on the Medvedik Uskaty YouTube channel .
The lyrics describe a search for an impossible place—a "lake of silence" or a "sealed room" where anxiety can be healed—only to conclude that "even in China, surfaces ripple". It suggests that movement and change are inescapable constants of life.
The studio version is featured on Spotify as part of the Deset let Beat ve swingu album. Vojta Dyk - D.Y.K. (2020)