He was born in Ostrava, Czech Republic and has played guitar since he was 13. He began studies at the Technical University of Ostrava but eventually left the school. He tried various jobs and eventually ended up working as a freelance lyricist. He gained fame with his first song for Marie Rottrová, Lásko, voníš deštěm (You Smell of Rain, My Love) - it was a remake of Black Sabbath 's ballad "She's Gone". He lives in Ostrava, has a wife and two children.
In 1982 he started performing in public, a sound decision in that a number of his songs gained wide popularity. His first album, Darmoděj (Aimless), released in 1988 was an immediate sell-out. An aura of myth arose around Nohavica which survived even the crisis period of his treatment for alcoholism. His subsequent release of the lovely, slightly pessimistic Mikymauzoleum (Mickey Mousoleum), an album of mainly melancholy songs. In 1994 he live recorded an album Tři čuníci (Three Piglets), intended for children, with humoristic songs.
In 1996 Nohavica released Divné století (Strange Century). He and his producer employed new instruments and voices for the new songs on the album, and it became a huge success. Two years later Jaromír Nohavica and Kapela (ie. the Band) came out with Koncert (Concert), a record featuring Nohavica playing with a band, and this fact recognizably changed his music. The album contains mainly older material, but the new treatment gave it a new appeal. His studio album from 2000, Moje smutné srdce (My Sad Heart), contains mostly sad songs about love.
Nohavica also starred in Petr Zelenka's movie Rok Ďábla (Year of The Devil), which was awarded the main prize at the 37th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2002 and several other international film festivals.
Apart from his native Czech Republic, he also enjoys some popularity in neighbouring Poland and Slovakia.
He has just released a brand new CD called Ikarus which was recorded during his January's sets of concerts in Ostrava.
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Jaromír Nohavica Lyrics
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Ryba rak nebo tak či tak?
Odpověď bys rád chtěl znát
Můžeš-li na něj dát
S sebou do hor ho vem a jdem
Vzhůru po boku bok co krok
Lanem svým s ním se svaž, ať znáš
S kým čest máš, s kým čest máš
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Jestli zlomí jej vzdor těch hor
Skrčí nos, ohne hřbet, chce zpět
Z ledovců na skalách když má strach
A přemýšlí, jak by plách
Pak ho znáš, pak ho znáš až až
Jen ho nech, ať si jde, kam chce
Nežli s ním, radši sám jdu sám
Takovým nezpívám
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Ale když nekňučel a šel
Neskuhral, na dně sil když byl
A když z výšky jsi slít, on tě chyt
Neboť byl, kde měl být
Když se bil, když se rval a hnal
Zmámen na štítech skal pak stál
Je to on, přítel tvůj, při něm stůj
Jemu jen důvěřuj
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
The lyrics to Jaromír Nohavica's song "Pisen o manzelstvi" (Song about Marriage) depict the complexities and challenges that can arise within a marriage. The song starts with the singer questioning what their friend is thinking and whether they are contemplating a breakup or a reconciliation. The friend wants to know the answer but is uncertain and hesitant. The lyrics suggest going on a journey together, climbing mountains side by side, and facing the difficulties together. It emphasizes the importance of knowing and honoring one's partner and having the courage to face fear and uncertainty together. The repeated refrain of "Na, na, na, ná" adds a playful element to the song and reflects the ups and downs of marriage.
Overall, the song explores the theme of commitment in a marriage and the need for trust, understanding, and support. It highlights the perseverance required to weather the storms and challenges that arise in any long-term relationship. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of individuality within a marriage, acknowledging the importance of allowing each other space to grow and pursue personal endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
Myslel sis, přítel můj a teď?
Did you think, my friend, and now?
Ryba rak nebo tak či tak?
Fish or crayfish, either way?
Odpověď bys rád chtěl znát
You would like to know the answer
Můžeš-li na něj dát
If you can give it some thought
S sebou do hor ho vem a jdem
Take him with you to the mountains and let's go
Vzhůru po boku bok co krok
Upwards side by side, step by step
Lanem svým s ním se svaž, ať znáš
With your rope, descend with him, so you know
S kým čest máš, s kým čest máš
With whom do you have honor, with whom do you have honor
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Jestli zlomí jej vzdor těch hor
If the defiance of those mountains breaks him
Skrčí nos, ohne hřbet, chce zpět
He will stoop, bend his back, he wants to go back
Z ledovců na skalách když má strach
From glaciers on rocks when he's afraid
A přemýšlí, jak by plách
And he's thinking about how to escape
Pak ho znáš, pak ho znáš až až
Then you'll know him, you'll really know him
Jen ho nech, ať si jde, kam chce
Just let him go wherever he wants
Nežli s ním, radši sám jdu sám
Rather than with him, I'd rather go alone
Takovým nezpívám
I don't sing for such people
Ale když nekňučel a šel
But when he didn't whine and went
Neskuhral, na dně sil když byl
He didn't complain, when he was at the end of his strength
A když z výšky jsi slít, on tě chyt
And when you fell from the heights, he caught you
Neboť byl, kde měl být
Because he was where he should be
Když se bil, když se rval a hnal
When he fought, when he wrestled and rushed
Zmámen na štítech skal pak stál
Enchanted on the peaks of rocks he stood
Je to on, přítel tvůj, při něm stůj
It is him, your friend, stand by him
Jemu jen důvěřuj
Just trust him
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, na, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Na, na, na, ná, na, ná
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jaromir Nohavica
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