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).
Ulice
Letu Štuke Lyrics
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Zakone je reala.
Sirova koža, meso,
Zlatom sve do para.
I trči, radi, trpi,
Hrani se i množi.
Otimaj, kradi, varaj,
Vazda su želje iste,
Život ideala.
Ugodi tijelu pa ga bodi,
Sto igala.
I nije važnio je li droga ili joga,
Samo je bitno čemu dođeš putem toga.
Ja se baš ne razumijem,
Ja malo šta umijem.
Moje su ulice u zlatnom ramu.
Ja se baš i ne poznajem,
Samo prepoznajem kada svjetlo
Promoli kroz tamu.
(monotono monotono)
Seks je u glavi,
Svi ga slave kao totem.
Nisam muškarac ako s bojnog polja odem.
I popij oči,
Krvi loči, al' se bori
Za tuđi račun i nejasan teritorij.
Nije sve tužno,
Imamo i zabavljače,
Novu elitu,
Nove talente pjevače.
Rastu ko gljive,
Euforičan je prizor.
Plovim kroz dimove i ne palim televizor.
Ja se baš ne razumijem,
Ja malo šta umijem.
Moje su ulice u zlatnom ramu.
Ja se baš i ne poznajem,
Samo prepoznajem kada svjetlo
Promoli kroz tamu.
Sinovac, sve što treba ti je novac
(puši kurac).
Sinovac, uči li te tako otac?
(puši kurac).
Oca mi ne diraj.
The song "Ulice" by Letu Štuke is a commentary on the human condition and society as a whole. The lyrics describe the routine of life, how people follow the same patterns and desires, and how they struggle to achieve their ideals. The first stanza touches upon the greed and lust for wealth that drive people to do whatever it takes to obtain what they desire, even if it means committing crimes or betraying others. The second stanza discusses the role of sex in society and how it is celebrated as a totem, but at the same time, it can be a destructive force that leads to violence and war. The third stanza acknowledges that there is some good in society, as there are entertainers and talented artists that rise to the top, but ultimately, the singer is lost and doesn't quite understand what is going on around them.
The refrain "Ja se baš ne razumijem, Ja malo šta umijem. Moje su ulice u zlatnom ramu. Ja se baš i ne poznajem, Samo prepoznajem kada svjetlo Promoli kroz tamu" suggests that the singer is an outsider who observes everything around them but doesn't quite fit in. They are stuck in a bubble where everything is glamourized, yet they feel lost and unsure of themselves. This could be a commentary on the struggles that creatives face in society, where they are often overlooked or ignored despite their talents.
Line by Line Meaning
Uvijek je bilo isto, Zakone je reala.
Things have always been the same, the laws of reality are in effect.
Sirova koža, meso, Zlatom sve do para.
Raw flesh, skin, everything has a price if you have the gold.
I trči, radi, trpi, Hrani se i množi.
Run, work, endure, eat and reproduce.
Otimaj, kradi, varaj, Pred očima božijim.
Steal, cheat, deceive, with God looking on.
Vazda su želje iste, Život ideala.
Desires are always the same, life of ideals.
Ugodi tijelu pa ga bodi, Sto igala.
Please the body and poke it with a hundred needles.
I nije važnio je li droga ili joga, Samo je bitno čemu dođeš putem toga.
It's not important whether it's drugs or yoga, it's only important what you achieve through it.
Ja se baš ne razumijem, Ja malo šta umijem.
I really don't understand, I don't know much.
Moje su ulice u zlatnom ramu.
My streets are in a golden frame.
Ja se baš i ne poznajem, Samo prepoznajem kada svjetlo Promoli kroz tamu.
I don't really know myself, I only recognize when the light shines through the darkness.
(monotono monotono)
Monotonous, monotonous.
Seks je u glavi, Svi ga slave kao totem.
Sex is in the mind, everyone worships it like a totem.
Nisam muškarac ako s bojnog polja odem.
I'm not a man if I leave the battlefield.
I popij oči, Krvi loči, al' se bori Za tuđi račun i nejasan teritorij.
Take in the sights, spill blood, but fight for another's account and unclear territory.
Nije sve tužno, Imamo i zabavljače, Novu elitu, Nove talente pjevače.
It's not all sad, we also have entertainers, a new elite, new talented singers.
Rastu ko gljive, Euforičan je prizor.
They grow like mushrooms, it's a euphoric sight.
Plovim kroz dimove i ne palim televizor.
I'm sailing through the smoke and not turning on the TV.
Sinovac, sve što treba ti je novac (puši kurac).
Nephew, all you need is money (suck a d***).
Sinovac, uči li te tako otac? (puši kurac).
Nephew, is that how your father taught you? (suck a d***).
Oca mi ne diraj.
Don't touch my father.
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lenny Dado
slusati stuke jednom na dan, postati bolji covjek
Ta Ja
💜
Jasna Sporea
Volim vas od patuljaka što znaju fol, preko sela s trolejbusom što se gleda sa visine, toliko snažno i na prvu..ma kredenci padaju. Sijajte i dalje Štukice. Mi čekamo novi album, pa kad god da bude.❤
Kad smo kod mašte zamisli braća Šaran naprave projekat Adi Lukavac / Laka sarajevska raja vibrom protkan....
zamišlja
Ljubav! Xa Ya!
Josip Dinješ
2008 put iz Hr kroz Bosnu na more, pa na koncert Maidena, i ovaj album na repeat.
Ivan Radenkovic
Svideli ste mi se 2008 al' tek sad vidim da nema bolje.
RAMLIA1
❤️
Dushan Gwozden
410 lajka? pa nemojmo da se zajebavamo!
Jasna Sporea
I bedan, bedan broj komentara. Možda i bolje tako . ...ko zna...da ih mase ne obesmisle....nije ih drugačije zapalo😅
Usamljeni Hashishar
slušam i u 2017
Vlado Vukasović
2020