Razor-sharp lyrics, shot from the heart and hitting you right in the head. The truth hurts, and Diplomatz tells it without compromise, and without mercy. With the eyes of a psycho and hard, powerful, threatening guitar riffs, he delivers a message without any illusions.
Damir Avdić (from Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina) was known in the 1990's as frontman of the hard-hitting punk rock band Rupa u zidu (Hole in the Wall), with whom he released four albums. They kept on playing and putting out records even during the war in Bosnia.
In 2004 he made his first solo album ...od trnja i žaoka (...by thorns and stings), a kind of soundtrack for his novel Na Krvi Ćuprija (Bridge over Blood), which talks about Bosnia during and right after the war. The CD and novel were both issued by the legendary underground pioneer Zdenko Franjić. Thanks to Damir Avdić’s intense performances, word quickly spread about this unusual (anti-)singer-songwriter.
Diplomatz alias Damir Avdić is everything in one: singer, poet, guitarist, band, actor, writer, thinker. Everything he does, he does from the heart. He comes from the tough underground scene of Tuzla, where he has collaborated with bands like rock'n'rollers No Rules, dub/reggae outfit Defence, and hip-hop rhyme fighter Frenkie. He is currently signed to the Moonlee Records.
His second album Mrtvi su mrtvi! (The Dead Are Dead!), recorded for Moonlee Records, appeared in March 2008. The new album is more direct than its predecessor and just as raw as his live performances. "You can't break the system from outside, by explosion. You have to do it from within, by implosion – and that can bring you down, too," says hardcore Diplomatz, ending his challenge with a question: "Are you ready?"
Kaos
Damir Avdić Lyrics
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reče vrag i nastavi
sudnjeg dana neće biti
anđele ću pojebati
jahači smrti neće doći
i konje ću im ah
uzalud grijehe pokrivaš sve ću vratit unatrag
marširaćete opet svi i nositi svoju laž
osim onih koji ljube nad njima nešto gadno bdije
da li je to lomača
ne čini ništa i ubjedi druge da ne čine
ne radi ništa i ubjedi druge da ne rade
ne privrjeđuj ne doprinosi zajednici
budi parazit društva
kad uništiš sebe
uništićeš i sve što ti smeta
These lyrics from Damir Avdić's song "Kaos" touch upon themes of chaos, rebellion, and self-destruction. The opening line "Ničeg nema samo kaos" translates to "There is nothing but chaos." It sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that chaos is pervasive and dominant. The line "reče vrag i nastavi" translates to "the devil said and continued," indicating that the singer is influenced by negative forces or perhaps represents them.
The lyrics then mention that the day of judgment will not come, and the singer claims they will engage in taboo and immoral actions like having intercourse with angels. The phrase "jahači smrti neće doći i konje ću im ah" can be interpreted as an expression of defiance towards death and its messengers. The singer asserts their power and control over their own destiny.
In the next section, the lyrics imply a sense of revenge or retribution. The line "uzalud grijehe pokrivaš sve ću vratit unatrag" means "in vain you cover sins, I will turn everything back." This suggests that the singer intends to expose the wrongdoing and hypocrisy of others. They want those who have not faced consequences for their actions to face the consequences retroactively. The idea of going backward and making others carry their own burdens seems to be rooted in a desire for justice and a rebellion against societal norms.
The following lines advise others to adopt a similar approach. The lyrics encourage people to convince others not to take action or contribute to society, to be passive, and essentially to become parasites. This attitude can be seen as a form of protest against a corrupt or oppressive society. By promoting inaction and non-contribution, the singer urges others to disrupt the existing system.
The final line, "kad uništiš sebe uništićeš i sve što ti smeta," means "when you destroy yourself, you will also destroy everything that bothers you." This portrays self-destruction and rebellion as a means to bring down the oppressors or those who cause discomfort. It suggests that by resisting and annihilating oneself, one can dismantle the structures that contribute to their suffering.
Overall, these lyrics express a rejection of societal norms, a call for rebellion against authority, and an exploration of self-destruction as a means of dismantling oppressive systems. They depict a chaotic and defiant worldview, where the singer seeks to challenge and disrupt the existing order.
Line by Line Meaning
Ničeg nema samo kaos
There is nothing but chaos, emphasizing the absence of order or stability
reče vrag i nastavi
The devil said this, implying that chaos is his domain and he perpetuates it
sudnjeg dana neće biti
Judgment day will not come, implying a disregard for consequences or accountability
anđele ću pojebati
I will fuck the angels, indicating a rebellious attitude towards spiritual or moral entities
jahači smrti neće doći
The horsemen of death will not arrive, expressing a belief in invincibility or defiance towards mortality
i konje ću im ah
And I will neigh to their horses, further emphasizing a taunting and dismissive attitude
uzalud grijehe pokrivaš sve ću vratit unatrag
In vain, you cover up sins, I will undo everything, suggesting a desire to expose or reverse past wrongdoings
da još jednom sebe nosiš i u vrstu staneš
So that you carry yourself once again and fit into the crowd, suggesting conformity and an urge to blend in
marširaćete opet svi i nositi svoju laž
You will all march again and carry your lies, implying the repetition of collective deceit or false pretenses
osim onih koji ljube nad njima nešto gadno bdije
Except for those who love, something grotesque watches over them, insinuating a corrupt influence or force
da li je to lomača
Is that the stake, suggesting a reference to punishment or persecution
ne čini ništa i ubjedi druge da ne čine
Do nothing and convince others not to do anything, promoting passivity and discouraging action
ne radi ništa i ubjedi druge da ne rade
Do nothing and convince others not to work, advocating for laziness and undermining productivity
ne privrjeđuj ne doprinosi zajednici
Don't earn, don't contribute to the community, suggesting a rejection of social responsibility or contribution
budi parazit društva
Be a parasitic member of society, implying a desire to exploit and take without giving back
kad uništiš sebe
When you destroy yourself, indicating self-destructive tendencies
uništićeš i sve što ti smeta
You will also destroy everything that bothers you, implying a destructive mindset towards obstacles or perceived threats
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Written by: Damir Avdić
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