The band was formed in 1993 by Nele Karajlić who, after relocating to Belgrade from Sarajevo, decided to revive Zabranjeno Pušenje, a band he co-founded with Sejo Sexon in 1980 that had at that point been dormant since 1990. Initially, the band performed as Zabranjeno Pušenje, but ultimately changed the name to Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra when renowned filmmaker Emir Kusturica (who had previously played with the band in 1987) re-joined it in 1998.
Sanela
Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra Lyrics
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kuda plove naše sudbine
Imal tamo ljubavi sanela
imal sreće kuda ideš ti
Zašto kradeš naše snove Sanela
zašto kradeš uspomene
Tudja ruka tebe vodi Sanela
Fifteen dollars
fiftteen dollars
fifteen dollar Honey
The lyrics of "Sanela" by Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra are poetic and deeply emotional. The song is a lament for lost love and missed opportunities. The lyrics ask questions about where ships are going and where destinies are headed. The singer wonders if there is love and happiness where the ships are sailing to. The name Sanela is repeated numerous times throughout the song, indicating that this person is the focus of the singer's longing and sadness.
The lyrics then turn to accusing Sanela of stealing dreams and memories. The singer believes that someone else is leading and controlling Sanela's actions, causing her to do things that hurt other people. The final part of the song repeats the phrase "fifteen dollars" several times. It's unclear what this means, but it adds to the surreal nature of the song.
Overall, "Sanela" is a melancholy reflection on lost love, missed opportunities, and the strange twists and turns of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Kuda idu brodovi Sanela
Where do the ships of Sanela go?
kuda plove naše sudbine
Where do our destinies sail?
Imal tamo ljubavi sanela
Is there love there, Sanela?
imal sreće kuda ideš ti
Is there happiness where you're going?
Zašto kradeš naše snove Sanela
Why do you steal our dreams, Sanela?
zašto kradeš uspomene
Why do you steal memories?
Tudja ruka tebe vodi Sanela
A stranger's hand leads you, Sanela
tudjin pita samo pošto si?
The stranger asks only how you are?
Fifteen dollars
Fifteen dollars
fiftteen dollars
Fifteen dollars
fifteen dollar Honey
Fifteen dollars, honey.
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ederzuaid4357
Kuda idu brodovi, SANELA
kuda plove naše sudbine
imal tamo ljubavi, SANELA
imal sreæe kuda ideš ti
Zašto kradeš naše snove, SANELA
zašto kradeš uspomene
Tudja ruka tebe vodi neka
tudjin pita samo pošto si?
@dragecc
Where do the boats go Sanela?
Where are our destinies floating?
Is there love Sanela?
Is there happiness, where you go?
Why do you steal our dreams Sanela?
Why are you stealing memories?
A strange hand is leading you Sanela.
A stranger only asks what's your price.
15$ Honey!
@marilou5782
Epic time! Best concerts of my life! Free concert and crazy people!!!! Ty Sir Kusturica for your political position in your art expression!
@francescopetillo5467
Sublime.
@ederzuaid4357
Kuda idu brodovi, SANELA
kuda plove naše sudbine
imal tamo ljubavi, SANELA
imal sreæe kuda ideš ti
Zašto kradeš naše snove, SANELA
zašto kradeš uspomene
Tudja ruka tebe vodi neka
tudjin pita samo pošto si?
@SnickeringSnark
I was listening to this song in the background while fucking around on reddit.
Didn't realize I was bobbing my head so hard to the beat until my headphones nearly fell off.
@madxisbonafe779
Musicalmente hablando esto es una obra de arte
@cristianmazadiego419
Escucharlos en el Vive Latino fue una gran experiencia :D
@perraperdida2129
could you please update more music of Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra
@zabranjenopusenje-triratna7848
Ja sam plavi i zeleni
@ricareggaeroots
para estar con una botella de licor en la mano
@loco056
hola, eso es lo que hago ahora !