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
Ponedeljak
Goblini Lyrics
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u tramvaju - sta nije u redu?
Od danas menjam logiku zivljenja
i dajem dva ponedeljka za sredu
Sex bomba izbodena je nozem
Krivac je Asterix - sta nije u redu?
Pisam ja po vasim zakonima
Uh, sto mrzim svedske horore
dok simultani prevod na nemackom tece
Ich bin, du bist, ich weist nicht
govori ona dok vene sece
Macka je ostenila kuce s' tri noge
Sta nije u redu - sto je bez repa?
Postacu junak omiljenog stripa
Zena ce mi biti Joseph Beppa
Devojka mi se kupa u ocima
to je romantika - sta nije u redu?
Zajebi frajeru od danas menjam stvari
i dajem dva ponedeljka za sredu
The song "Ponedeljak" by Goblini is a reflection on the nonsensical nature of life and the need to break away from the constraints of the mundane. The first stanza introduces Captain Kuka, a tram conductor, who is doing something that is not right, possibly an indication of the singer's own desire to break societal norms. The singer then decides to change his way of life and give himself two Mondays in exchange for one Wednesday, symbolizing his desire to break free from the monotony of the week.
The second stanza speaks of a "sex bomb" who has been stabbed and blames Asterix. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the chaos and violence in the world, with innocent people often being caught in the crossfire. The singer announces that he will now live by his own rules and will take money in exchange for poverty. This indicates his desire to make his own way in life, rather than being held captive by societal norms and the expectations of others.
The third stanza speaks of the singer's annoyance with Swedish horror movies and their simultaneous translations in German. The confusion of the singer is highlighted as he attempts to make sense of the situation, with the character not knowing whether he is "ich bin" or "du bist". The fourth stanza speaks of a cat that has given birth to a three-legged kitten without a tail, symbolizing the singer's own sense of identity and individuality. The final stanza speaks of the singer's desire to break away from societal expectations surrounding romance, with his girlfriend bathing in his eyes, indicating his desire for a different kind of relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Kapetan Kuka je bio kondukter
Captain Hook was a conductor - What's wrong with that?
u tramvaju - sta nije u redu?
In a tram - What's wrong with that?
Od danas menjam logiku zivljenja
From today, I'm changing my way of life
i dajem dva ponedeljka za sredu
And giving up two Mondays for a Wednesday
Sex bomba izbodena je nozem
A sex bomb has been stabbed with a knife
Krivac je Asterix - sta nije u redu?
Asterix is to blame - What's wrong with that?
Pisam ja po vasim zakonima
I'm writing according to your laws
Uzecu vam novac i trampiti za bedu
I'll take your money and trade it for poverty
Uh, sto mrzim svedske horore
Oh, how I hate Swedish horrors
dok simultani prevod na nemackom tece
while simultaneous translation in German flows
Ich bin, du bist, ich weist nicht
I am, you are, I don't know
govori ona dok vene sece
she says while cutting the vein
Macka je ostenila kuce s' tri noge
The cat gave birth to a three-legged kitten
Sta nije u redu - sto je bez repa?
What's wrong - that it has no tail?
Postacu junak omiljenog stripa
I'll become the hero of my favorite comic
Zena ce mi biti Joseph Beppa
My woman will be Joseph Beppa
Devojka mi se kupa u ocima
My girlfriend is bathing in my eyes
to je romantika - sta nije u redu?
That's romance - What's wrong with that?
Zajebi frajeru od danas menjam stvari
Screw it, from today, I'm changing things up
i dajem dva ponedeljka za sredu
and giving up two Mondays for a Wednesday
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.