Tranzicija
Dubioza Kolektiv Lyrics

The song "Tranzicija" by Dubioza Kolektiv is a commentary on the post-Communist transition in the Balkan region, focusing on the political and economic changes that occurred in the wake of Yugoslavia's disintegration. The opening lines describe how the wind of change blows through society, prompting even symbols of the old regime like the five-pointed star to be replaced by new symbols like fezzes. The lines "traje dok se nije uhljebila rodbina" (It lasts until the family has found employment) refer to the corrupt nepotism that pervades much of the region's politics, whereby people use their connections in power to secure jobs for their relatives.

The chorus chants "Tranzicija, Svima prija" (Everyone likes the transition), satirizing the idea that people believe the transition to capitalism and democracy has brought progress and prosperity to the region. The second verse focuses on the consumerism that the new economic system has brought about, with a proliferation of commercials selling new products and treatments to the public. The line "dal' je bolje biti Srbin, Hrvat il' musliman" (Is it better to be Serbian, Croatian or Muslim) highlights the continued ethnic divisions and tensions that persist in the region despite the promise of a new democratic order.

The final verse describes how the new system has failed to bring genuine change, with many of the old faces of power and corruption remaining in positions of influence. The left and right-wing parties are derided as equally ineffective, with the left-wing repeating the same failed policies and the right-wing being interested only in enriching themselves. The line "ostao je izjeban ko god nije pobjeg'o" (Whoever didn't escape was screwed) suggests that the transition has only benefited those who have the means to leave the region.