In late 1983, Predrag Cvetičanin (guitar, … Read Full Bio ↴Niš, Serbia (1983 – 1996)
In late 1983, Predrag Cvetičanin (guitar, vocals) with Zoran Đoređvić (guitar), Branko (bass guitar), and Boban (drums) formed the band Dobri Isak. Having performed at minor local clubs, the band recorded a home made demo recording, however, the lineup dissolved during the summer of the following year. After several months Cvetičanin, with bassist Miloš Miladinović, and drummer Saša Marković "Markiz", reformed the band.
In the period of 1984 and 1985, the band member also became Nenad Cvetičanin, Predrag's brother, who joined the band while his own, Arnold Layne, was on hiatus. Together, the band recorded their first and only studio album Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara (We Cry Behind Dark Glasses), released in 1986 by the Niš Student Cultural Center (SKC), being the first release of the Studentkult production, which released an array of musical and literary releases. The album, released on compact cassette only and printed in a limited number of 100 copies, had been distributed by the Ljubljana ŠKUC, and rapidly sold out.
The band presented their new material to the Niš audience, also performing at the 1985 Serbian Youth Festival in Knjaževac, winning the best performance award, and gaining the opportunity to appear at the Dani Novih Omladinskih Novina in Split on Summer of the same year. After the Split performance, the band appeared with several other Niš bands at the Pozdrav iz Niša manifestation in Skopje. In a short period of time, the band had another performance in Skopje, appearing as guests at the first solo concert of the band Padot na Vizantija. During the late 1985, the band performed at the Rock Bands Festival held at the Belgrade Dom Omladine, and on early 1986, the band had two appearances at the Zagreb alternative rock festival Yu Rock Moment, on March in the semi-final, and on May at the festival finale, held at the Republic Square, performing with Let 3, Oktobar 1864, and Mizar.
In 1994, on the album Land Ho!, Nenad Cvetičanin's band Arnold Layne & Alhemija, covered the song "Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara", and on June 1996, Dobri Isak held their last concert, performed at the Niš Synagogue, appearing with Arnold Layne and Mizar, after which the band split up.
On December 2009, the label PMK Records rereleased Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara with seven additional bonus tracks comprising of unreleased material.
Ona se igra nožem
Dobri Isak Lyrics
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Crno na usne
Crno na oci
Kad krene u grad
Zaustavi te
Nasred ulice
Zavrne rukav
Ona se
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Ona se igra nozem
Ona se
Cut, cut
Igra nozen
Ona se igra nozem
Ona ima
Malog crnca u glavi
Malog crnca u glavi
Male osmehe
U njenoj sobi
Nema svetla
Sedne na pod
I zaigra se
Ona se
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Ona se
Igra nozem
Ona se
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Ona se
Igra nozem
The lyrics of "Ona se igra nožem" by Dobri Isak paint a dark and disturbing picture of a woman who takes pleasure in dangerous acts, particularly in handling a knife. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "black on the eyes, black on the lips" suggesting that the woman in question has a dark and sinister persona. As she heads out to the city, she is stopped by someone who tells her to "look" as she rolls up her sleeve. The woman then takes out her knife and starts playing with it.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "she plays with a knife" in Serbian and describes the woman's twisted mind. The lyrics suggest she has a "little black man" in her head, referring to her morbid and violent thoughts. The song also mentions that there is no light in her room, insinuating that she might be steeped in darkness and depression.
The lyrics of "Ona se igra nožem" are open to interpretation, but some suggest that they reflect the oppressive and conservative society of Serbia at the time. The song can be seen as a commentary on the lack of freedom and opportunities for expression, particularly for women. It may also be interpreted as a criticism of the dominant patriarchal culture, which often suffocates the creative outlets of women, leaving them with very few ways to express themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Crno na oci
Her eyes are black
Crno na usne
Her lips are black
Crno na oci
Her eyes are black
Kad krene u grad
When she goes out into the city
Zaustavi te
She stops you
Nasred ulice
In the middle of the street
Zavrne rukav
She rolls up her sleeve
I kaze: "Pogledaj"
And says: "Take a look"
Ona se
She
Cut, cut
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
She plays with a knife
Ona ima
She has
Malog crnca u glavi
A little black boy in her head
Malog crnca u glavi
A little black boy in her head
Male osmehe
Small smiles
U njenoj sobi
In her room
Nema svetla
There is no light
Sedne na pod
She sits on the floor
I zaigra se
And plays around
Ona se
She
Cut, cut
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Plays with a knife
Ona se
She
Cut, cut
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
Plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
She plays with a knife
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tanja Matovic
Crno na oci
Schwarz auf den Augen
Black on her eyes
Crno na usne
Schwarz auf den Lippen
Black on her lips
Crno na oci
Schwarz auf den Augen
Black on her eyes
Kad krene u grad
Wenn sie in die Stadt geht
when she goes to town
Zaustavi te
Sie hält dich an
stops you
Nasred ulice
mitten auf der Straße
in the middle of the street
Zavrne rukav
Sie krempelt ihren Ärmel hoch
She rolls up her sleeve
I kaze: "Pogledaj"
Und sagt: "Schau"
and says: "Look"
Ona se
Sie
She
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Ona se
Sie
She
cut, cut
igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Ona ima
Sie hat
She has
malog crnca u glavi
einen kleinen schwarzen Mann im Kopf
a little black man in her head
Malog crnca u glavi
a little black man
einen kleinen schwarzen Mann
Male osmehe
kleine Lächeln (pl.)
small smiles
U njenoj sobi
In ihrem Zimmer
In her room
nema svetla
ist kein Licht
there´s no light
sedne na pod
sie setzt sich auf den Boden
she sits on the floor
i zaigra se
und spielt herum
and plays around
Ona se
Sie
She
cut cut
igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Boris B
Taman kada sam pomislio da nema više stvari koje bi mogle da me oduševe, pojavi se ova stvarčina! Čuo sam je neki dan ovde u lajvu.
Dobar deo pesama Dobrog Isaka sam odslušao, ali mi je ova nekako promakla.
Fantastična stvar!
Alter Ego
the bass player is a genius, just perfect in every song
Миљан Мирић
Where are you from, Stirner fan?
Миљан Мирић
React, pls
Alter Ego
@Миљан Мирић Stirner country. Why?
Миљан Мирић
@Alter Ego Curious. Met a fan of my favorite philosopher in the comment section of one of my favorite channels
Alter Ego
@Миљан Мирић It's always under good music where people recognize him :)
Tanja Matovic
Crno na oci
Schwarz auf den Augen
Black on her eyes
Crno na usne
Schwarz auf den Lippen
Black on her lips
Crno na oci
Schwarz auf den Augen
Black on her eyes
Kad krene u grad
Wenn sie in die Stadt geht
when she goes to town
Zaustavi te
Sie hält dich an
stops you
Nasred ulice
mitten auf der Straße
in the middle of the street
Zavrne rukav
Sie krempelt ihren Ärmel hoch
She rolls up her sleeve
I kaze: "Pogledaj"
Und sagt: "Schau"
and says: "Look"
Ona se
Sie
She
Cut, cut
Igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Ona se
Sie
She
cut, cut
igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Ona ima
Sie hat
She has
malog crnca u glavi
einen kleinen schwarzen Mann im Kopf
a little black man in her head
Malog crnca u glavi
a little black man
einen kleinen schwarzen Mann
Male osmehe
kleine Lächeln (pl.)
small smiles
U njenoj sobi
In ihrem Zimmer
In her room
nema svetla
ist kein Licht
there´s no light
sedne na pod
sie setzt sich auf den Boden
she sits on the floor
i zaigra se
und spielt herum
and plays around
Ona se
Sie
She
cut cut
igra nozem
spielt mit einem Messer
plays with a knife
Ona se igra nozem
Sie spielt mit einem Messer
She plays with a knife
Владан Милојевић
koja si ti kraljina !!!!!da ne kazem carina....
bc1998
ONA SE IGRA NOŽEM