Their first album Goblini ("The Goblins") was released only on tape in small printing in April 1994. A-side of the tape included songs by Lorelai and the B-side featured new songs. A few months later Divnić went to the army and was replaced by Nedeljko "Meketa" Nedić with whom the band recorded their second album Istinite priče I deo ("True Stories Part I") also released on tape. The album featured "Ciponjka", "eLeSDi se vraca kući" ("LSD Is Coming Home") and "Za Lorenu" ("For Loreena") and five rerecorded tracks from the first album. Divnić recorded drum sections on one part of the material. Later that year the band was joined by Džukele member Leo "fon Punkerstein" Pilipović since his band took a break because band members went to the army. In May 1995, Nedić left for Cyprus and was replaced by Zoran "Fric" Jević.
During the same year the band released a live tape of their appearance at Belgrade's KST on August 31, 1995. Among their songs the band played cover versions of KUD Idijoti's "Pisma o ribaru Marinu, Mari i moru" and "Minijatura", Ramones' "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" and "Commando" and a Serbian language version of The Clash's "I Fought The Law" (titled "Ne mogu više") which were regularly performed on concerts. The band also played Boris Novković's song "Tamara" since Jovanović was a part of Novković's band. "Ne mogu više" was dedicated to former president Slobodan Milošević and the last verse of the song is taken from the Talking Heads's track "Road To Nowhere". With the producer Aca Radosavljević the band recorded the CD U magnovenju. During the promotional tour for the album Filipović was replaced by Saša Šetka. The album featured live versions of "On je ona je", "Ima nas!", "Petra", "Vođa" and a cover of Videosex's song "Kako bih volio da si tu" ("I Wish You Were Here") renamed "Anja, volim te" ("Anja, I Love You") dedicated to Videosex vocalist Anja Rupel. During May, 1996 with the bands Svarog, Love Hunters and Ništa Ali Logopedi Goblini went on a Slovenian tour and on June got the call to perform at Zgaga rock festival at the place Hotič pri Litija near Ljubljana after which they toured Slovenia again (during autumn 1996). Live versions of their three songs were included on a various artists compilation Paket Aranžman - Svi protiv svih ("Package Deal - Everybody Against Everybody") recorded in Belgrade's KST held to celebrate the fifth birthday of the TV Politika show Paket Aranžman. In June 1997, the band toured Slovenia and performed at the second Zgaga rock festival with a new drummer, Vladimir "Cina" Cinklocki (a former Generacija Bez Budućnosti and Obojeni Program member).
A double live various artists compilation No Border Jam 4 & 5 released in 1997, featured live versions of "Ona misli da zna", "U magnovenju" and "eLeSDi se vraca kuci" recorded at Ilirska Bistrica performance in 1996. In August 1997 the band performed as an opening act for Motörhead on Budapest rock festival. Twenty recordings from thirteen cities made in Serbia and Slovenia from 1996 and 1997 were released on double CD Turneja u magnovenju '96/97. The album featured a new studio track "Punk's Not Dead" and reissue of "Istinite priče I deo". Cinklocki left the band when they were about to enter the studio in November 1998. The album "Re Contra" was finished on the day 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia started. This was the reason the album was not released until December 1999. In the mean-time, the band went on a nine dates Italian tour including Milano, Rome, Bologna, Torino and other cities. On January 2000 until the spring of 2001, the band toured Serbia.
After the tour the band took a break and started planning their next album, but the economic situation in the country led Branko Golubović, Alen Jovanović, Saša Šetka, Vlada Kokotović and drummer Milan Arnautović to part their ways.
In 2003 Alen Jovanović formed a band called Starfuckers featuring members from Plexus, Midgard and CBS. In 2004, Multimedia Records released Najbolje priče ("The Best Stories") a greatest hits compilation featuring live versions of songs performed at the band's peak. The album also features videos for "Voz" and "Pričaš". The later was an unreleased track recorded in 1997 which is also included on the album.
In 2006 Živka Ivković from Šabac released a book called "Od Čivija do Goblina" ("From The Machine Heads To The Goblins") with a subtitle "Illustrated Rock History Of Šabac 1963-1999-2006".
In late 2008 Milan Arnautović formed alternative rock band Eleven together with his old mates. http://www.elevenmusic.net
No Fun
Goblini Lyrics
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No fun
No fun my babe
No fun
No fun to hang around
To that same old way
No fun to hang around
Freaked out for another day
No fun my babe
No fun
No fun my babe
No fun
No fun to be alone
Walking by myself
No fun to be alone
In love with nobody else
Well maybe go out, maybe stay at home
Maybe call mama on the telephone
C'mon, C'mon
No fun to be alone
Hang around
No fun
No fucking fun
I said: No fun
The lyrics to Goblini's song "No Fun" convey a feeling of boredom, disappointment, and ennui. The repetition of the phrase "No fun" is reminiscent of punk and post-punk music, in which musicians often used repetition to add intensity to their message. The song's opening lines, "No fun my babe, No fun," establish a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with the current situation. The singer then goes on to describe the bleakness of hanging out with the same old people, walking alone, and being in love with nobody else. The chorus repeats the refrain "No fun to be alone" as a kind of lament for the loneliness and isolation that the singer is feeling.
There is a sense of restlessness and the need for change in the lines "Maybe go out, maybe stay at home, Maybe call mama on the telephone." The repetition of the phrase "C'mon, C'mon" creates a sense of urgency and encourages the listener to take action rather than remaining stagnant in their current state of boredom. The final line, "No fucking fun," is a harsh and raw expression of frustration and dissatisfaction with the current situation.
Overall, "No Fun" is a relatable song for anyone who has experienced the tedium and monotony of everyday life. The repeated use of the phrase "No fun" underscores the singer's emotional state, creating a powerful sense of ennui and disappointment that is palpable throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
No fun my babe
Being with you is no longer enjoyable
No fun
There's nothing exciting or enjoyable about our situation
No fun to hang around
Spending time with the same people and doing the same things is boring
To that same old way
We need to break out of our routine and try something new
Freaked out for another day
Feeling anxious and restless because nothing ever changes
No fun to be alone
Being by myself is lonely and unfulfilling
Walking by myself
I have nobody to share experiences with
In love with nobody else
I'm not interested in anyone else romantically
Well maybe go out, maybe stay at home
We could try doing something different or just stay in
Maybe call mama on the telephone
We could call someone we care about for a change of pace
C'mon, C'mon
Let's try to have some fun despite our situation
No fucking fun
Our situation is so dismal that it's not even worth describing politely
I said: No fun
I want to make it clear that I'm not enjoying the current circumstances
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.