Haustor was a new wave band from Zagreb, Croatia (then Yugoslavia), active … Read Full Bio ↴Haustor was a new wave band from Zagreb, Croatia (then Yugoslavia), active during the 1980s. The core of the band was formed in 1977, when singer and occasional guitarist Darko Rundek met bassist Srđan Sacher. Two years later they formed Haustor with Boris Leiner (drums) and Ozren Štiglić (guitar). In 1980 they added a keyboardist and a brass section, and Haustor released its first album, "Haustor", in 1981. All of the songs were written by either Sacher or Rundek, and the Sacher-penned "Moja prva ljubav" ( "My first love" ) became a hit. After a pause, caused by the members' obligations in the Yugoslav People's Army, their second album, titled "Treći Svijet" ( "Third world" ), was released in 1984. However, soon afterwards Sacher left the band, leaving Rundek as the sole composer and lyricist of the band. Haustor released two more albums, "Bolero" (1985) and "Tajni grad" (1988), before breaking up in 1990.

Discography:

- Haustor - 1981
- Treći svijet ( "Third world" ) - 1984
- Bolero - 1985
- Tajni grad ( "Secret town" ) - 1988
- Ulje je na vodi ( "Oil is on the water" ) - 1995 - live recording from 1982

Radio
Haustor Lyrics

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Otvaram prozor za nocni zrak
ulazi rasvijetljeni grad
crni djecaci vec su tu
zovu me na obalu.

Kroz nas protrce ulice
vojna patrola cmi slam
antena hladna od mjeseca

'ehehehej, ehehehej!

Volim slusati radio
volim slusati radio!
o-o-o radio !
o-o-o radio !

Lezim na pijesku u zvijezdama
kraj uha krci Nju Orleans

crveno sunce i ocean
cekamo dan cekamo dan!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Radio" by Haustor reflect the experiences of a young person who is living in a city during its nighttime hours. The singer opens their window to let in the fresh night air and is greeted by the illuminated city. They mention "black boys" who are already on the beach and call out to the singer. As they walk through the streets, they pass by a military patrol, and the moon's light reflects off a cold antenna. The song then transitions into the chorus, where the singer expresses their love for listening to the radio, which is repeated multiple times. The singer then imagines themselves lying on the sand, looking up at the stars and feeling the sounds of New Orleans filling their ears. As the red sun rises over the ocean, they anticipate the day to come.

The lyrics are poetic, painting a vivid picture of the night in the city. The youthfulness of the singer and their love for music and freedom are evident throughout the song. The black boys on the shore and the military patrol hint at social and political issues that are present in the city, but the singer is lost in their love for music and the night scenery. Haustor's "Radio" is not just about listening to music on the radio but is a celebration of youth, freedom, and the beauty of the night.

Line by Line Meaning

Otvaram prozor za nocni zrak
I open the window for the night air

ulazi rasvijetljeni grad
The bright city enters

crni djecaci vec su tu
Black boys are already there

zovu me na obalu
They call me to the shore

Kroz nas protrce ulice
Streets rush through us

vojna patrola cmi slam
Military patrol goes on the ramp

antena hladna od mjeseca
Antenna cold from the moon

'ehehehej, ehehehej!
Ha-Ha-Ha!

Volim slusati radio
I love listening to the radio

volim slusati radio!
I love listening to the radio!

o-o-o radio !
Oh-oh-oh radio!