Letu Štuke was formed in 1986 when four high school friends from Sarajevo d… Read Full Bio ↴Letu Štuke was formed in 1986 when four high school friends from Sarajevo decided to make a band. Under the influence of punk and new wave, members decided to join the new wave stream making a certain distance from then still famous pop-rock.

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).

Proteini i ugljikohidrati
Letu Štuke Lyrics

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Što na kafu zoveš mene,
Kada nemaš samljevene?
Sad smo stari, ohrndali,
Vene su nam proširene.

Zaboravljaš šta je bilo,
Al' je tijelo zlopamtilo

Ne proteini, ugljikohidrati
Nikako zadjedno.

Što me zoveš na nargilu,
Kad to nije u tvom stilu?
Pobrala si hašiš, travu,
Sad ja tebi držim glavu.

Zaboravljaš šta je bilo,
Al' je tijelo zlopamtilo

Ne proteini, ugljikohidrati
Nikako zadjedno.

Ponos kuca, gosti sjede,
Zaborav nam mozak jede.
Nije stransko svebožansko.
Istok gori, zapad boli.

Ne proteini, ugljikohidrati
Nikako zadjedno.

Overall Meaning

The song "Proteini I Ugljikohidrati" by Letu Stuke discusses the ways in which our bodies and minds can struggle with the effects of aging and the lifestyle choices we make. The first verse sees the singer questioning why they are being invited for coffee when there is none ground, suggesting a lack of preparation or foresight. The second line brings in an image of aging and physical decline, with "now we are old and hobbled, our veins are enlarged." The next lines suggest that while the mind may forget, the body remembers the effects of unhealthy choices, lamenting "Not proteins and carbohydrates together, never."

The second verse employs a similar structure, with the singer questioning why they are being invited to smoke hookah when it's not normally the person's style. They then become the caretaker for the other person, who has indulged in hashish and marijuana. Again, the idea of the body's memory is invoked, as well as the idea that our brains can be "eaten away" by forgotten or reckless moments.

In the final section, the song takes a more existential turn, discussing the idea that our pride and social obligations can lead us to forget about the bigger picture, with "Guests sit and pride knocks, forgetting our brain devours us." The last line brings back the theme of the body's needs conflicting with our desires, ending with "Not proteins and carbohydrates together, never."

Overall, the song seems to be a wistful reflection on the ways in which we can fail ourselves, whether it be through forgetfulness or recklessness. The repeated refrain of "not proteins and carbohydrates together" suggests a tension between the need for sustenance and the negative effects that indulging in certain things can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Što na kafu zoveš mene,
Why are you calling me out for coffee,

Kada nemaš samljevene?
When you don't even have any ground up?

Sad smo stari, ohrndali,
Now we're old, crippled,

Vene su nam proširene.
Our veins have expanded.

Zaboravljaš šta je bilo,
You forget what happened,

Al' je tijelo zlopamtilo
But your body remembers.

Ne proteini, ugljikohidrati
Not the proteins, not the carbohydrates,

Nikako zadjedno.
Never together.

Što me zoveš na nargilu,
Why do you invite me to smoke hookah,

Kad to nije u tvom stilu?
When it's not even your style?

Pobrala si hašiš, travu,
You picked up hashish, weed,