Zoran Badurina- vocals
Branko Kovačić- drums
Nikica Jurjević- bass
Darko Petković- guitar
Tomislav Radinović- guitar
All members are substantial contributors to the Croatian music scene for the fair share of years ...or to put it in less words - They are experienced musicians.
Their debut LP is their honest statement; an uncompromising piece of music which extends geographical borders and language barriers. Their lyrics, often straightforward and generally universal are actually fragments of everyone’s lives. They were almost unknown even by the underground scene standards when they made their first appearance in the mainstream media earlier this year, seemengly out of no-where. The band was formed by five young but quite experienced musician who worked quietly on their first album before launching their first single, „Maggie“, which now has over 20000 views on YouTube. Altough their first album „Bliss“ got raving reviews even by established Croatian music critics, Jonathan is the band that delivers their music even better in front of the audience. They sold out their first solo gig in one of the most popular venues in Zagreb, and in September 2014 they have supported the British post-punk band Editors at their show in Zagreb. They will also make their appearance on Waves music conference in Vienna(Austria) in October this year which is going to be their first international show.
Pictures
Jonathan Lyrics
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I'm so amazed to wait for you
I make the face in the sun
And then I wait until the night
Oh I'm so amazed
I'm just gonna let you know
That I'm here and it's getting cold
Oh I'm so amazed
I should have been someone
Not down with anyone
Complaining 'bout the rain
Now that you fade
You're fading away
Fading with everything
You 're fading with everyone
Oh please can it wait...
I see you bathing in our silly bath
I'm so amazed, that you... knew it all
I need to say these words to shake it off
Oh I'm so amazed
I should have been someone
Not down with anyone
And take few hits of pain
Now that you fade
You're fading away
Making me anything
Making me anyone
Now that you're gone...
I can be anything
Now that you're fading
It's so amazing that you take
Oh that you take me
It's like I'm almost anyone
And who should I become
Who to praise to make it through
'Cause it's all you
It's all you
It's all you
I'm laughin' in the rain
I shoud feel anything
I'm back with everyone
Who see what I've become
I'm just staring at the pain
It's all that I can do
'Cause it's all you
It's all you
It's all you
I'm laughing in the rain
Oh be back today
Please be back tonight
Oh don't you become
The past with everything
I'm sure you're back today
We'll laugh with everyone
It's all you
It's all you
It's all you
It's all you
The lyrics to Jonathan's song "Pictures" are about losing someone special and not being able to move on. The singer is amazed at how much this person meant to them and is struggling to come to terms with the fact that they are no longer in their life. They reminisce about the time they spent together, from laughing in the rain to bathing in a silly bath. The singer is desperately trying to hold onto the memories and not let go, but they also know that they need to move on and become someone new.
The lyrics are full of emotion and vulnerability, and Jonathan's mournful voice adds to the sadness of the song. The repetition of "It's all you" at the end of each verse emphasizes the importance of this person and the impact they had on the singer's life. The use of metaphors, such as "I'm just staring at the pain," shows how the singer is grappling with their loss.
Overall, "Pictures" is a powerful tale of love and loss, and the struggle to move on from someone who was once so important.
Line by Line Meaning
I 'm sure you known
I believe you are aware of what I am trying to say
I'm so amazed to wait for you
I am astonished at the fact that I have to continuously wait for you
I make the face in the sun
I put on a brave face when I am in the presence of others
And then I wait until the night
But when I am alone, I am forced to confront my feelings of loneliness and uncertainty
Oh I'm so amazed
I am overwhelmed and taken aback
I'm just gonna let you know
I want to communicate something to you
That I'm here and it's getting cold
I am here waiting for you, and as time goes on, I feel increasingly left out in the cold
Four weeks are making me feel so weak
The amount of time that has passed since we last connected has left me feeling powerless and vulnerable
I should have been someone
I regret not being more successful or accomplished in life
Not down with anyone
I feel disconnected from others and am not part of any particular group
Complaining 'bout the rain
I find myself frequently complaining about trivial matters, such as the weather
Now that you fade
Now that you are disappearing from my life
You're fading away
You are gradually becoming more distant and less present in my life
Fading with everything
Your absence is affecting all aspects of my life
You 're fading with everyone
Your absence is affecting everyone around me as well
Oh please can it wait...
I am begging for time to slow down or for you to come back into my life
I see you bathing in our silly bath
I have a mental image of you taking a bath in a lighthearted, carefree way
I'm so amazed, that you... knew it all
I am astonished that you were aware of everything that was going on in your life and mine
I need to say these words to shake it off
I feel the need to verbalize my thoughts and feelings in order to move on from this situation
And take few hits of pain
I am willing to endure some pain or hardship in order to grow and overcome my struggles
Making me anything
Your absence is causing me to feel lost and unsure of my identity
Making me anyone
Your absence is causing me to question who I am and what I stand for
Now that you're gone...
Now that you are out of my life
I can be anything
I have the freedom and opportunity to reinvent myself and pursue any path I choose
It's like I'm almost anyone
I feel as though I am not really sure who I am or where I fit in
And who should I become
I am unsure of who I should strive to be without you in my life
Who to praise to make it through
I am searching for something or someone to guide me through this difficult time
'Cause it's all you
Because everything reminds me of you and your absence
I shoud feel anything
I should be experiencing some kind of emotional reaction, but instead I feel numb
Who see what I've become
I am worried that others will judge me or think less of me because of my struggles
It's all you
You are the source of my sadness and confusion
Oh be back today
I am longing for your return
Please be back tonight
I am desperately hoping that you will return to my life tonight
Oh don't you become
Please do not become a distant memory
The past with everything
Please do not fade into the past that I try to forget
We'll laugh with everyone
When you return, we will be able to enjoy the company of others together again
It's all you
You are the missing piece in my life that I need to feel complete
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kela4793
Nisam ni slutio da cu ovakvo nesto cuti na Feragostu ove godine…odlican bend i jos bolja muzika, zarazili ste me 🎶🎶
@justblazed01
Rijeka ima glas!
Jonathan, grad je ponosan na Vas!
samo perite dalje!
@ivo9897
Fenomenalan bend poz iz Varaždina
@thatahamoment497
Jučer nisam znala, da postojite, danas bila na koncertu i jednostavno to je to!
Kada dođete u Ljubljanu?
@BiancaGong
ponosna na kvalitetu domaćeg benda! Vrhunski! Jednostavno prekrasno....uživam :*
@blatrabla
Moraš volit ovaj bend.. Muzika je fantastična. I tekstovi :)
@snjikov
A tek uživo, kako deru!
@OKIIKOable
hvala, zahvalan sam Vam što postojite- ovakova svirka i kvaliteta na prostoru ex-yu je pravi raritet, od ekv na ovamo malo je pravih bendova, al ima Vas, samo nastavite. Pozdrav iz maglovite Slavonije-SB
@sanjastojanov8681
Vrhunska stvar!
Keep on rockin'
@bozidarkukavica5058
podsjeća me na mog brata..pokoj mu vječni