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
TRAG
Goblini Lyrics
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Igraj neku igru, ne boj se ničeg
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Postoji loše vreme i loše priče
Al kako dođu, tako i odu
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Umem da letim, primer za sve
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Umem da letim, primer za sve
The lyrics of Goblini's song TRAG are about living life to the fullest and leaving a mark on the world, while not being afraid to face challenges and embrace both love and hate. The singer encourages the listener to move their body and enjoy life while playing "some game" without fearing anything. He suggests to love what is worth loving, hate what is worth hating, and to leave a trace behind before disappearing quietly. The lyrics then go on to describe different states of being - hitting a wall, being in a hole, experiencing love and hate, and even flying. The chorus repeats the message of leaving a mark and disappearing, but this time it is repeated in a more forceful and confident manner.
The song is open to interpretation but can be understood as a call to live life fully and honestly, to be true to oneself, and to leave a legacy behind for others to follow. The lyrics suggest that life is a mix of good and bad, but both must be embraced in order to truly live. The use of "glavom u zid" (head against the wall) and "telom u rupu" (body in a hole) add a sense of struggle and perseverance, while "duhom u raj" (spirit in paradise) and "umem da letim" (I can fly) add a sense of triumph and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Pomeraj svoje telo, živi
Move your body, live life
Igraj neku igru, ne boj se ničeg
Play a game, don't be afraid
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Love to love, hate to hate
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Leave a mark and disappear quietly
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Head against the wall, body in a hole
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Spirit in heaven, example for everyone
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Love leads me, hate lifts me
Umem da letim, primer za sve
I know how to fly, example for everyone
Postoji loše vreme i loše priče
There are bad times and bad stories
Al kako dođu, tako i odu
But they come and go
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Love to love, hate to hate
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Leave a mark and disappear quietly
Voli da voliš, mrzi da mrziš
Love to love, hate to hate
Ostavi neki trag i nestani tiho
Leave a mark and disappear quietly
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Head against the wall, body in a hole
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Spirit in heaven, example for everyone
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Love leads me, hate lifts me
Umem da letim, primer za sve
I know how to fly, example for everyone
Glavom u zid, telom u rupu
Head against the wall, body in a hole
Duhom u raj, primer za sve
Spirit in heaven, example for everyone
Ljubav me vodi, mržnja me diže
Love leads me, hate lifts me
Umem da letim, primer za sve
I know how to fly, example for everyone
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Бане Зли
Ја ову ствар слушам стојећи, химна.
Живели Гоблини!
Mirza Dedić
Ovo je po meni najbolji punk album sa balkana ikad!!!
dedazmaj
KUD Idijoti Megapunk
Vračarić Stefan
Ponos Sapca! 👌💪💣🔥🤘🎸
guleawax
Ljudi, imao je spot za "Trag" kao stress relax kompilacija klipova paraglajdera. Da li neko zna sta je sa tim spotom? Bio je vrhunski, steta sto je nestao.
Vladimir Ilic
Brinem za sve!!!!
Neca RocK
Gobleni