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1) Thompson is a Croatian rock band. The frontman, songwriter and lead vocalist of Thompson is Marko Perković. He is widely considered as to having a right political views, and was the main figure in patriotic movement during the Croatian-Serbian war. Thompson is considered Marko's stage name. Along Marko, the lineup also includes Tiho Orlić as supporting vocalist and bass guitarist, with the remaining members of the bend being less prominent.
The name "Thompson" comes from the Thompson submachine gun, which was Perković's nickname. Originally from Čavoglave in the Dalmatian hinterland, Perković's home was the Croatian capital of Zagreb until 2013, then he moved with his family in Split.
Thompson also features annually at the Homeland Victory celebrations in his hometown of Čavoglave. These performances are attended by many visitors, ranging from 60,000 to 120,000 spectators, and feature Croatian popular artists.
The band line-up on the '' Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj '' tour was: Fedor Boić, Damir Lipošek Kex, Tomislav Mandarić, Damir Šomen along with Tiho Orlić and Marko Perković.
Current line-up:
Marko Perković - vocals
Tiho Orlić - bass guitar
Ivica Bilić Ike - drums and percussion
Duje Ivić - keyboards
Ivan Ivanković - guitar
- Studio albums:
1992. - Moli mala
1995. - Vrijeme škorpiona
1996. - Geni kameni
1998. - Vjetar s Dinare
2002. - E, moj narode
2006. - Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj
2013. - Ora et Labora
- Live albums:
2007. - Bilo Jednom U Hrvatskoj - Split - Stari Plac
- DVDs:
2002. - Koncert Poljud
2004. - Turneja: E, moj narode
2007. - Turneja: Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj
2013. - Poljud Live
- Compilations
2003. - Sve najbolje
2008. - Druga strana
In Croatian music, festivals play a large role, with new songs frequently being released for a festival and the best song being declared winner. Thompson has appeared at the following festivals:
* Croatian Radio Festival: 1999, 2002, 2006
* Etnofest Neum: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000
* Melodije Mostara: 2001
* Split Festival: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002
2) Thompson is, among others, folk musicians Richard and Linda Thompson and their son Teddy. Thompson's new album, Family, comes out Nov. 18.
Škorpioni
Thompson Lyrics
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kad si pored mene
želim te, imat ću te
noćas pored sebe
Škorpioni odlaze u noć
škorpioni, pobjeda i moć
a ni vrijeme ratova
nije vrijeme carstva vještica
dolazi i naše vrijeme
vrijeme škorpiona
Svuci se i zavedi me
ma nisi ti djevica
budi sada moja sva
a poslije dobra ribica
Škorpioni odlaze u noć
škorpioni, pobjeda i moć
The lyrics of Thompson's song "Škorpioni" are about the power dynamic between two people, specifically the singer and his female partner. The lyrics suggest a desire for physical intimacy with the partner, as the singer states that he wants her and will have her tonight. The use of the metaphoric representation of scorpions suggests that the singer associates himself with their dangerous and powerful nature.
Throughout the song, the singer oscillates between a commanding tone, where he urges the partner to succumb to his desires, to a more tender approach where he asks her to undress and seduce him. Furthermore, the lyrics mention that this is not the era of love or wars, but the age of the scorpions, implying that this power dynamic is natural.
The song has been widely criticized for its misogynistic lyrics and objectification of women, which promote toxic masculinity and contribute to a culture of violence against women. The use of animal metaphors suggests a predatory and violent mindset, and the notion that a woman is an object to possess reinforces the idea that women are inferior and disposable.
Line by Line Meaning
Osjećaš li curo moć kad si pored mene
Do you feel the power, my dear, when you're next to me
želim te, imat ću te noćas pored sebe
I want you, I will have you tonight by my side
Škorpioni odlaze u noć škorpioni, pobjeda i moć
Scorpions go into the night, scorpions, victory and power
Nije ovo vrijeme ljubavi a ni vrijeme ratova nije vrijeme carstva vještica dolazi i naše vrijeme vrijeme škorpiona
This is not the time of love or war, not the time of witch empires, our time is coming, the time of scorpions
Svuci se i zavedi me ma nisi ti djevica budi sada moja sva a poslije dobra ribica
Undress and seduce me, even though you're not a virgin, be all mine now and afterwards a good catch
Škorpioni odlaze u noć škorpioni, pobjeda i moć
Scorpions go into the night, scorpions, victory and power
Contributed by Michael H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.