Istanbul
Kultur Shock Lyrics


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Istanbul, Istanbul,
U tvojim očima,
A na tvojim usnama poema,
Istanbul, Istanbul,
Bježim noćima,
Traže me u sedam država

Istanbul, Istanbul,
Noć me pokrila,
Lijepa si dok spavaš,
Kao revolucija,
Istanbul, Istanbul,
Ubiće me dan,
Svaka zemlja - ista murija

Merhaba svima pa i belaju,
Jalla, Jalla, Jalla, Jalla,
Jalla, Jalla, Jalla

Godinama putujemo tudjim zemljama,
Godinama daleko iznad oblaka,
Murija me,
Murija me traži noćima
Murija me traži,
Mene nema

Ratujemo i pjevamo,
Od sunca do neba,
Ratujemo i pjevamo,
Kako nam i treba,

Jalla, Jalla, Jalla, Jalla,
Jalla, Jalla, Jalla

Istanbul, Istanbul,
Ubićemo strah,
Majko moja jak sam noćas,
Ko' anarhia,
Tvoje oči crne,




Sad su moja zastava,
Ražaljenog državnog sistema

Overall Meaning

The song “Istanbul” by Kultur Shock is a tribute to chaos, freedom, and beauty. The lyrics suggest a sense of danger, as the singer is on the run from authorities across seven countries. Yet in the city of Istanbul, he finds refuge in the darkness, where the city sleeps like a revolution. The lyrics speak to the sensuality of the city, with “poems on your lips” and eyes that captivate the singer. The chorus repeats the name of the city twice, suggesting both a call to the city and an escape from it.


The song speaks to the band’s multicultural identity, with many different languages and musical influences apparent in the lyrics and the sound. The call to “Jalla” is a nod to the Arabic language and culture, while the use of the word “murija” suggests a more Slavic or Balkan influence. The theme of being on the run from authorities is common in the punk rock tradition, but here it is mixed with traditional Balkan rhythms and melodies, creating a unique hybrid sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Istanbul, Istanbul,
Repeatedly calling out to the city of Istanbul as if it holds a deep significance


U tvojim očima,
Describing the city as being reflected in someone's eyes, suggesting that Istanbul is intimately tied to the singer's perception


A na tvojim usnama poema,
Portraying Istanbul as possessing a poetic quality that is often associated with beauty and romanticism


Bježim noćima,
Implying that the artist is running away from something, possibly seeking refuge in Istanbul


Traže me u sedam država
Indicating that the artist is being pursued by something or someone across different countries


Noć me pokrila,
Reflecting the singer's feelings of isolation and vulnerability, possibly aided by the shroud of darkness


Lijepa si dok spavaš,
Complimenting the physical beauty of Istanbul while it is at rest


Kao revolucija,
Comparing Istanbul to a revolution, which is a powerful and transformative force


Ubiće me dan,
Implying that the daylight presents a danger or threat to the artist


Svaka zemlja - ista murija
Suggesting that every country or government is the same, with its oppressive law enforcement agencies or 'murija'


Merhaba svima pa i belaju,
Greeting everyone, even those experiencing hardship or sorrow


Jalla, Jalla, Jalla, Jalla,
Using a common Arabic phrase 'Jalla' to urge or encourage someone to take action


Godinama putujemo tudjim zemljama,
Describing how the singer has been traveling to foreign lands for years


Godinama daleko iznad oblaka,
Imagining a life that is far removed from the mundane, everyday world and elevated above the clouds


Murija me,
Repeating the earlier sentiment of being pursued or hunted by the police


Murija me traži noćima
Further emphasizing the extent to which the authorities are after the artist


Mene nema
Hinting at the artist's elusiveness and the possibility of their eventual capture


Ratujemo i pjevamo,
Suggesting that the singer and others are fighting and singing, possibly as a form of resistance against the oppressive system


Od sunca do neba,
Indicating that this war and music extends across the entire landscape, from the sun up to the sky


Kako nam i treba,
Emphasizing the significance and necessity of this kind of behaviour


Ubićemo strah,
Expressing a desire to destroy fear, which could be another form of oppression or control


Majko moja jak sam noćas,
Addressing someone as a mother and proclaiming strength and resilience in facing their challenges


Ko' anarhia,
Comparing themselves to anarchy, an idea that is often associated with rebellion and chaos


Tvoje oči crne,
Returning to the imagery of Istanbul, describing the city's dark eyes as a symbol of something mysterious and alluring


Sad su moja zastava,
Turning Istanbul into a representation of something that the singer identifies with, like a banner or a flag


Ražaljenog državnog sistema
Describing an atmosphere of disappointment and disapproval towards the current state of government or authority




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Comments from YouTube:

Ozan Serhat Aka

Ja sam iz Istanbula, rođen sam u Istanbulu, sada živim u inozemstvu i kad god se osjećam nostalgiju za moj grad, ova pjesma tješi mene

Elvis Huremović

Jao da mi je jednom iči na njihov koncert. Par godina nazad nisam mogao ici zbog posla. U Velwnju (SLO) bili Kultur i Edo Maajka zajedno. Kako mi bilo žao.

Fatih çağrı Yavuzdoğan

Wonderfull ♥️

orange guitar

da li neko moze,molimmmm vasssss do neba i nazad,da napise akorde/tabove.. <3

James mallette

last 4;20 min.... hell yeah... see you guys on sat

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