Batalion
Divokej Bill Lyrics

The lyrics to "Batalion" by Divokej Bill paint a vivid picture of a journey on the River Styx, a mythical river in Greek mythology that separates the living from the dead. The barge on the river is carrying the singer and their companions, and they have lost faith in morality and believe in nothing. The mention of the last few coins being hidden until morning suggests a sense of inevitability and finality, as Charon, the ferryman of the Underworld, demands more from them.

As they continue on the river, the Polarka (a symbol of light or hope) disappears, leaving nothing in sight. The image of armies of soldiers turning in their graves hints at a sense of unrest and turmoil. The mention of the last battalion returning home adds a layer of melancholy and reflection on the experiences of war and death, perhaps symbolizing the return of those who have fallen in battle.

The imagery shifts to a personal encounter as the singer sees someone spinning in the wind with their skirt swirling. They are greeted with tears on a balcony, hesitant and disbelieving, as if seeing a ghost. The repetition of this scene with dancing in the wind and tearful reunions reflects a sense of uncertainty and surrealism, as the person cannot believe they are seeing the singer alive and returning home.

The chorus reinforces the themes of loss, disbelief, and return, as the barge continues on the River Styx and the soldiers in the graveyards turn back. The repetition of the phrase "Ná na ná" emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and death, while the mention of the last battalion returning home brings a sense of closure and reunion. The final lines describing arrival at an old train station, pouring drinks, and escaping from the clutches of the gravediggers with the singer's companions add a sense of triumph and resilience in the face of adversity.