Jelena entered the world of music in her hometown. At the age of eight, she won the top award at the Children’s Music Festival ''Šarenijada'', and, three years later, she became the winner of the Yugoslav Children’s Festival. After becoming a member of the ''Abrašević Folklore Ensemble'', one of the most successful ensembles in Serbia, her music career soared. She achieved tremendous results at the most prestigious festivals. In 2002, Jelena emerged on the Serbian music scene and her career as a pop singer started to take off. She won over the jury in the final of the TV show 3K DUR, which was broadcast on RTS 3, with the aim of promoting young talented artists. Later that same year, she came second at the Zrenjanin Festival and won the Best Novice award. She was the Serbian representative at the prestigious music festivals in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Belarus.
After this turning point in Jelena's career, she made a huge breakthrough. In 2003, she competed for the first time at the Budva Festival, in Montenegro, and finished second at the prestigious festival Slavjanski bazar, in Belarus. In 2004, she participated with great success at the Beovizija Festival. In 2005, she met Željko Joksimović and became a member of his Minacord Production Company. She took part at Beovizija the following year, as well, with the song ''Jutro'' (''Morning''), composed by Željko Joksimović and written by Aleksandra Milutinović, and won the top award. Jelena was considered one of the favourites at the Serbian national Eurovision preselection. She came second in the final. Later that same year, she sang the soundtrack to the film ''Ivkova slava'', which was composed by Željko Joksimović. The film pulled in a record number of viewers. In December 2007, Jelena entered the Beovizija 2008 Open Competition, with the song ''Oro'', composed by Željko Joksimović and written by Dejan Ivanović. On March 10, 2008, she won the Serbian national Eurovision preselection, having received the highest number of points from both the jury and televoters. She was awarded the Best Interpretation award by the jury. She represented Serbia, the host nation, in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, on May 24. She came 6th, getting a total of 160 points.
Jelena's debut, self-titled album, was released in October 2008.
Vertigo
Jelena Tomašević Lyrics
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Da ti nocas preko treba
Reci joj da od propalih zena
I zrtava nema hleba.
Vredjaj me bas kao da znas
Da sve sto radis uradila sam
Budi mi na jad da ti bude lakse
Vertigo u glavi,
Tvoje lazi poznate stvari
Cutala bih al u tragovima srce mi krvari
Nije kuca samo da od kise sakrije
Nije ljubav ako nije udvoje.
Poljubi je i kazi da joj
Koza na jasmin mirise
Reci joj da za njom umires
Da zbog nje dises.
Slazi joj sve, lazi ko mene
Dok sam tudja bila
Zavedi je pa pusti
Da joj jutro slomi krila.
Vertigo u glavi,
Tvoje lazi poznate stvari
Cutala bih al u tragovima srce mi krvari
Nije kuca samo da od kise sakrije
Nije ljubav ako nije udvoje.
Vertigo u glavi,
Tvoje lazi poznate stvari
Cutala bih al u tragovima srce mi krvari
Nije kuca samo da od kise sakrije
Nije ljubav ako nije udvoje.
The lyrics of Jelena Tomašević's song "Vertigo" explore the complicated emotions that come from a relationship that has ended, but the feelings still linger on. The song is structured as a series of instructions or requests to the ex-partner, urging them to reach out to a new love interest but also to hurt and insult the singer, even as they both move on. The title "Vertigo" suggests a sense of dizziness or disorientation, which matches the emotional whirlwind that the singer is experiencing.
The opening lines instruct the ex-partner to call and tell the new woman that she needs him tonight, while also emphasizing the idea that the singer is a "failed woman" and a victim who can't provide sustenance. The second verse implores the ex to kiss the new woman and tell her how much he loves her, while also urging him to deceive her just as he deceived the singer in the past. The bridge of the song highlights the singer's pain, noting that her heart aches even though she tries to hide her feelings. The final lines reiterate the theme that true love only exists when both partners are committed, and without that commitment, the emotional foundations of a relationship remain unstable.
Overall, "Vertigo" is a powerful song that manages to capture the complex feelings of pain, longing, and jealousy that often accompany the end of a romantic relationship. The song's lyrics are poignant and insightful, and they are delivered with passion by Tomašević's powerful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Zovi je i kazi
Da ti nocas preko treba
Reci joj da od propalih zena
I zrtava nema hleba.
Call her and tell her that you need her tonight. Tell her that failed women and victims have no bread to eat.
Vredjaj me bas kao da znas
Da sve sto radis uradila sam
Budi mi na jad da ti bude lakse
Dok te ona po ramenu tapse.
Insult me as if you know that I did everything you're doing now. Be comforted by my pain while she pats you on the back.
Vertigo u glavi,
Tvoje lazi poznate stvari
Cutala bih al u tragovima srce mi krvari
Nije kuca samo da od kise sakrije
Nije ljubav ako nije udvoje.
Vertigo in my head, your lies are well-known. I would keep quiet, but my heart is bleeding. A house is not just to hide from the rain. It's not love if it's not mutual.
Poljubi je i kazi da joj
Koza na jasmin mirise
Reci joj da za njom umires
Da zbog nje dises.
Kiss her and tell her that her skin smells like jasmine. Tell her that you're dying for her and that you breathe because of her.
Slazi joj sve, lazi ko mene
Dok sam tudja bila
Zavedi je pa pusti
Da joj jutro slomi krila.
Lie to her about everything, just like you did to me while I was someone else's. Seduce her and then leave her to be broken by the morning.
Writer(s): E. Jahovic
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sandradujkovic1840
Zovi je i kaži
Da ti noćas preko treba
Reci joj da od propalih žena
I žrtava nema hleba
Vređaj me baš kao da znaš
Da sve što radiš uradila sam
Udri mi na jad da ti bude lakše
Dok te ona po ramenu tapše
REF.
Vertigo u glavi
Tvoje laži poznate stvari
Ćutala bih
Al’ u tragovima srce mi krvari
Poljubi je i kaži da joj
Koža na jasmin miriše
Reci joj da za njom umireš
Da zbog nje dišeš
Slaži joj sve, laži k’o mene
Dok sam tuđa bila
Zavedi je pa pusti
Da joj jutro slomi krila
REF.
Vertigo u glavi
Tvoje laži poznate stvari
Ćutala bih
Al’ u tragovima srce mi krvari
Nije kuća samo da od kiše sakrije
Nije ljubav ako nije udvoje
REF.
Vertigo u glavi
Tvoje laži poznate stvari
Ćutala bih
Al’ u tragovima srce mi krvari (x2)
@dejantrpkovski772
Najlepsa i najkulturnija pevacica u Evropi!
@aleksandradjurovic3308
Na celom svetu! :) <3
@assfssa4198
realno
@jovanavuckovic547
Tako je💪👏
@nebojsaivkovic3145
Da <3
@Spydabreej
Nemoj da te izgled zavara, ovakve se jebu najzesce.
@ikomnen
Dzejla me dovela, Jelena zavela,...
@MsDanna666
Ista stvar, radi nje sam potrazila pjesmu, ali ova otkida
@dankingoldpc1782
Zbog Džejle sam i ovdje :) <3
@borismiljkovic8305
jebala vas dzejla !!!!