Biography:
Adi Smolar is a popular slovenian singer and songwriter. He was born on 25. March 1959 in Slovenj Gradec, later he also lived in Muta and Vuzenica, while he spent his student days in Ljubljana and he also settled there for a longer time. Today he lives with his wife and son in Šmartno pri Slovenj Gradcu.
His first gig was held in Cerknica in 1981 and in the following decade he frequently played his own songs at minor events like literary meetings and gallery exhibitions. In that time he gained a moderate following and in 1989 he finally released his first album on cassette. During the nineties he released eight studio albums, one live album and one compilation. He is most known for his hilarious lyrics that often contain also the critique of modern society and values. He plays acoustic guitar but his music frequently also contains folk elements.
He is a prolific writer and lyricist. Besides writing his own songs he also contributed about 40 songs for other popular Slovenian singers. He also writes stories and songs for children. During his career he also got some awards: 7 Zlati petelin awards, 2 Viktor awards for popularity.
Discography:
- 1989 - Naš svet se pa vrti
- 1993 - No ja, pa kaj (live album)
- 1994 - Neprilagojen
- 1995 - Bognedaj, da bi crknu televizor
- 1996 - Saj te prime, pa te mine
- 1997 - Jaz sem nor
- 1998 - Od A do S (compilation)
- 1999 - Je treba delat
- 2000 - Jaz ne grem v šolo
- 2001 - Ne se bat'
- 2002 - Koncert (live album)
- 2004 - Vse je krasno
- 2008 - Brez dlake na jeziku
- 2011 - Se počasi daleč pride
D
Adi Smolar Lyrics
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Vendar sem slišal že za njo,
In sedaj lahko priznam:
Živeti z njo je res težko.
Odkar sva bliže se spoznala,
Mi ubežati več ni moč,
Prisiljen misliti sem nanjo,
Pa naj bo dan al temna noč.
Vsak dan preklinjam usodo svojo,
Ki združila me je z njo,
Sedaj živim le za trenutek,
Ko me zapustila bo.
Sem vajen bil enkrat na dan,
A to se ji premalo zdi,
Po petkrat, šestkrat vsako uro
To zahteva in želi.
Čeprav z močmi sem že na koncu,
Od mene hoče vedno več.
Kar prej rad delal sem z užitkom,
Sedaj opravek je boleč.
Vsak dan preklinjam usodo svojo,
Ki združila me je z njo,
Sedaj živim le za trenutek,
Ko me zapustila bo.
Sem vajen bil enkrat na dan,
A to se ji premalo zdi,
Po petkrat, šestkrat vsako uro
To zahteva in želi.
Zanima vas, kdo je ta ona,
Ki iz dneva v dan vse bolj me stiska.
Gotovo jo prav vsi poznate,
Po domače pravimo ji:
Driska!
The song "D" by Adi Smolar is a humorous take on a frustrating situation that the singer finds himself in. He starts off by saying that he hadn't known "her" before, but had heard about her. Now that they've become closer, he can admit that living with her is difficult. He finds that he can't escape her, and has to think about her all the time, whether it's day or night.
The "her" in question is revealed to be diarrhea, or "Driska" in Slovenian. The singer complains that he used to be able to go once a day, but now she demands that he go five or six times every hour. He's exhausted and in pain, and misses the days when using the bathroom was a pleasure. He curses his fate for being stuck with this condition, and can only look forward to the moments of relief when it's over.
Despite the unpleasant topic, the song is a lighthearted take on a universal experience that most people can relate to. It's also a reminder to appreciate the simple pleasures in life, such as normal bodily functions.
Line by Line Meaning
Doslej je nisem še poznal,
Until now, I didn't know her,
Vendar sem slišal že za njo,
But I have already heard of her,
In sedaj lahko priznam:
And now I can admit:
Živeti z njo je res težko.
Living with her is really hard.
Odkar sva bliže se spoznala,
Since we got to know each other better,
Mi ubežati več ni moč,
I can't run away anymore,
Prisiljen misliti sem nanjo,
I am forced to think about her,
Pa naj bo dan al temna noč.
Whether it's day or dark night.
Vsak dan preklinjam usodo svojo,
Every day I curse my fate,
Ki združila me je z njo,
That brought me together with her,
Sedaj živim le za trenutek,
Now I live only for the moment,
Ko me zapustila bo.
When she will leave me.
Sem vajen bil enkrat na dan,
I used to be used to it once a day,
A to se ji premalo zdi,
But that seems too little to her,
Po petkrat, šestkrat vsako uro
Five, six times every hour
To zahteva in želi.
She demands and wants that.
Čeprav z močmi sem že na koncu,
Although I'm already at the end of my strength,
Od mene hoče vedno več.
She always wants more from me.
Kar prej rad delal sem z užitkom,
What I used to enjoy doing before,
Sedaj opravek je boleč.
Now it's painful to handle.
Zanima vas, kdo je ta ona,
You're wondering who she is,
Ki iz dneva v dan vse bolj me stiska.
Who squeezes me more and more every day.
Gotovo jo prav vsi poznate,
Surely everyone knows her,
Po domače pravimo ji:
We call her by her common name:
Driska!
Diarrhea!
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.