The first members of the band were: Admir Ahmetović (drums), Damir Terzić (guitars), Nedim Sinanović (bass) and Dino Šaran (vocals), both of the latter songwriters. Letu Štuke intrigued music critics back then with their vigouros work and numerous concerts on (what was then known as) Sarajevo demo scene. Sadly though, because of the various changes and because the members had to serve in the army, and after that the war in Bosnia during the 1990's - the group falls apart and everything stays still just on their demo recordings.
Members of the band move to various corners of the world, while Dino Šaran after a short stay in Zagreb goes back to Sarajevo. While writing songs for various Croatian musicians (such as Severina and many others) he starts thinking about starting the band again. With his strong will and with big help from the arranger-producer-precusionist Đani Pervan (who in the meantime moved to Paris, and became one of the Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar members) in February of 2005. Letu Štuke goes into studio and finally, after 17 years of waiting, their first album is being recorded.
Now famous Croatian label Menart recognizes great potential in Letu Štuke and presses the realese of the album annoucing it as "one of the most interesting rock albums to come out this year".
In early 2008. they release their second album Proteini i ugljikohidrati.
The band members now are: Dino Šaran (vocals) and Đani Pervan (drums and precusions) as the main duo, Dejan Ostojić (bass), Dino Vatrenjak (guitars) and Slobodan Ćosić (keyboards).
Minimalizam
Letu Štuke Lyrics
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To nije nikakav poseban vrt
Tu nema puno žena, nema bazena
Na oko dosadno je na smrt
Al' oko mene su posebni ljudi
Svi zanimljivi, eksentrični
Čelične felge i plastične grudi
Spoji slatko i slano, to ide
Ali kruške i jabuke ne
Spoji crnu i bijelu nam boju
Siva je slika svijeta, zar ne
A svi bi htjeli bit' novi i čudni
Ili bar blještavi cirkusan tim
Dok mnogi spavaju neki su budni
Sami sa svemirom na ti
To je minimalizam
To je minimalizam
Al' ne zna primitivizam
Sta je to minimalizam
To je minimalizam
To je minimalizam
Svi vide, niko da prizna
Koja to gazi nas čizma
Bogati roditelji ne žale
Za svoju dječicu dat će baš sve
Prodaju šume i hidrocentrale
I drže pola države
Zato im potomci veselo žive
Ne rade ništa, a imaju sve
Čisti kokain i rublje od svile
I tuđe gladne godine
To nije minimalizam
To nije minimalizam
Al' ne zna primitivizam
Šta je to kapitalizam
To nije minimalizam
To nije minimalizam
Svi vide, niko da prizna
Koja to gazi nas čizma
The song "Minimalizam" by Letu Štuke is a commentary on the contrasting lifestyles of those who live simple, minimalistic lives and those who live excessive, capitalistic lives. The lyrics describe the former as unimpressive and mundane on the surface, but with a community of unique and eccentric people. Meanwhile, the latter is portrayed as having everything they desire due to their wealthy parents' ability to sell off land and power stations. However, they lack the richness and fulfillment of the simpler life.
The chorus emphasizes the confusion and denial around the meaning of minimalism versus the truth of capitalism. The lyrics suggest that many people desire to be unique and interesting like those living minimally, or to be part of the flashy, circus-like atmosphere of the capitalist world. The verses describe the differences between these two lifestyles and convey the realization that the minimalistic way of life is much more satisfying.
Overall, the song is a social commentary on society's attachment to materialistic possessions and the allure of simplistic living.
Line by Line Meaning
To nije nikakva posebna kuća
The house is not extraordinary in any way
To nije nikakav poseban vrt
The garden is not any better than average
Tu nema puno žena, nema bazena
There aren't many women or a pool in sight
Na oko dosadno je na smrt
At first glance it's boring to death
Al' oko mene su posebni ljudi
But the people around me are unique
Svi zanimljivi, eksentrični
All of them interesting, eccentric
Čelične felge i plastične grudi
Steel rims and plastic breasts
I svi su digitalni, električni
And all of them are digital, electric
Spoji slatko i slano, to ide
Mixing sweet and salty works
Ali kruške i jabuke ne
But mixing pears and apples doesn't
Spoji crnu i bijelu nam boju
Mixing black and white gives us gray
Siva je slika svijeta, zar ne
Isn't the world's image gray?
A svi bi htjeli bit' novi i čudni
Everyone wants to be new and different
Ili bar blještavi cirkusan tim
Or at least a shining circus team
Dok mnogi spavaju neki su budni
While many are sleeping, some are awake
Sami sa svemirom na ti
Alone with the universe
To je minimalizam
This is minimalism
Al' ne zna primitivizam
But primitive people don't understand it
Sta je to minimalizam
What is minimalism?
Svi vide, niko da prizna
Everyone sees it, but no one admits it
Koja to gazi nas čizma
Who is stepping on us with their boots?
Bogati roditelji ne žale
Wealthy parents spare no expense
Za svoju dječicu dat će baš sve
To give their children everything
Prodaju šume i hidrocentrale
They sell forests and hydroelectric plants
I drže pola države
And hold half of the country's power
Zato im potomci veselo žive
That's why their descendants live happily
Ne rade ništa, a imaju sve
They don't do anything, but have everything
Čisti kokain i rublje od svile
Pure cocaine and silk sheets
I tuđe gladne godine
And others' hungry years
To nije minimalizam
This is not minimalism
Al' ne zna primitivizam
But primitive people don't understand it
Šta je to kapitalizam
What is capitalism?
Svi vide, niko da prizna
Everyone sees it, but no one admits it
Koja to gazi nas čizma
Who is stepping on us with their boots?
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@milanmilanovic5758
Kakva fenomenalna pjesma i pozdrav sa zabjela Podgorica gdje su nedavno bili i imaju kod nas uvijek prijatelje 15 06 2023 g
@dionissoftware
Ima jedna mješavina osjećaja u ovoj pjesmi, ima i svoje ime. Biti razočaran je u stvari, biti ljut i tužan u isto vrijeme.
@MilltaryEnjoyer
Da, ima tako prazan osjećaj, ali u isto vrijeme, tako duboko značenje...
@lirica5663
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ66G1Z5_1M
@noegojimmy
Zar niste također osjetili osjećaj nade?
@fuadm5255
Kako vrijeme odmice sve jaca stvar
@anagavric9433
Pozdrav iz Srbije za fantasticnu grupu Letu Stuke!
@RebelSouls
@Crazy Puppy <3
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<3
@swamifakkananda4043
Selam pozdrav and greetings from chicago.