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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.
Ej haj pjesme naše
Thompson Lyrics
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Heeeej
Pjesma ljude pobjeđuje,
Ako hoćeš izluđuje
Sa smješkom ti lomi kostima
Ko′ neshvaća nek oprosti
Pjesma može i do Boga
Do očiju srca tvoga
I dušu ti dotaknuti
Pjesma može da te voli
Da preklinje i nevoli
Samo se u pjesmi može vrijeti sporo
Živjet' brže, brže
Hej haj pjeme naše
Kroz planine i salaše
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Ostaje za sva vremena
Hej haj pjesme stare
Za barabe i bećare
Kao da je pjesma žena
Vezala nas uspomena
Prijatelja ko i pjesmu nikad
Niko nije ima′
Niti more niti sunce niti ptice, pjevalice
Ljubav može probuditi
I samoću ispuniti
Opiti se vinom brže
Samo se sa pjesmom može, može
Hej haj pjeme naše
Kroz planine i salaše
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Ostaje za sva vremena
Hej haj pjesme stare
Za barabe i bećare
Kao da je pjesma žena
Vezala nas uspomena
Hej haj pjeme naše
Kroz planine i salaše
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Ostaje za sva vremena
Hej haj pjesme stare
Za barabe i bećare
Kao da je pjesma žena
Vezala nas uspomena
Hej haj pjeme naše
Kroz planine i salaše
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Ostaje za sva vremena
Hej haj pjesme stare
Za barabe i bećare
Kao da je pjesma žena
Vezala nas uspomena
Hej haj pjeme naše
Kroz planine i salaše
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Ostaje za sva vremena
Hej haj pjesme naše...
The song "Ej haj pjesme naše" by Thompson is an emotional ode to the power of music and the deep connection it can create between people. The lyrics emphasize the idea that music has the ability to conquer and captivate people, making them forget their worries and be fully present in the moment. This is exemplified in lines such as "Pjesma ljude pobjeđuje" (music conquers people) and "Samo se u pjesmi može vrijeti sporo, Živjet' brže, brže" (only in music can time slow down and life speed up).
The song speaks to the ability of music to evoke both joy and pain, with lines such as "Pjesma može da te voli, Da preklinje i nevoli" (music can love you, beg you and not love you). It also highlights how music can be a powerful force in bringing people together and preserving memories, as exemplified by the repeating chorus "Hej haj pjesme naše, Kroz planine i salaše, Kao da je pjesma stijena, Ostaje za sva vremena" (Hey, our songs, through mountains and fields, Like the song is a rock, Remains forever).
Overall, "Ej haj pjesme naše" is a deeply felt celebration of music and its timeless power to connect us all in a shared experience of joy and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Heeej haaaj
The song starts with a joyful call to attention.
Pjesma ljude pobjeđuje,
This line speaks about the power of music to conquer people's hearts.
Ako hoćeš izluđuje
Music can drive you crazy if you let it.
Sa smješkom ti lomi kostima
Music can make you dance and move your bones with a smile on your face.
Ko′ neshvaća nek oprosti
If someone doesn't understand music, he should just forgive it and move on.
Pjesma može i do Boga
Music has the power to reach up to God.
Do očiju srca tvoga
Music can touch your soul and reach your deepest emotions.
Pod kožu ti pogledati
Music can look into your soul and become a part of you.
I dušu ti dotaknuti
Music can touch your soul and leave a lasting impression.
Pjesma može da te voli
Music has the power to love and care for you.
Da preklinje i nevoli
Music can beg and plead with you and make you feel a range of emotions.
Samo se u pjesmi može vrijeti sporo
Music can slow down time and make you feel like you're living in the moment.
Živjet' brže, brže
Music can make you live faster and more intensely, without wasting a single moment.
Hej haj pjeme naše
The chorus is a call to celebrate our own songs, our own culture and heritage.
Kroz planine i salaše
Our songs travel through mountains and fields, carrying the stories of our ancestors.
Kao da je pjesma stijena
Our songs are like rocks, strong and everlasting, they will stay with us forever.
Ostaje za sva vremena
Our songs will stay with us for all eternity, passing through generations.
Hej haj pjesme stare
The second verse is a tribute to the old songs that have survived through centuries.
Za barabe i bećare
These songs were written for rogues and rascals.
Kao da je pjesma žena
These songs are like women, seductive and full of passion.
Vezala nas uspomena
These songs are tied to our memories, reminding us of the past and the people we once knew.
Prijatelja ko i pjesmu nikad
There's nothing that can replace a true friend or a good song.
Niko nije ima′
No one can ever have enough friends or songs in their life.
Niti more niti sunce niti ptice, pjevalice
Not even the sea, the sun or the birds can compete with the power of music.
Ljubav može probuditi
Music can awaken love in our hearts and bring people closer.
I samoću ispuniti
Music can fill the void of loneliness and bring comfort to our souls.
Opiti se vinom brže
Music can make you feel drunk with emotions, faster than wine ever could.
Samo se sa pjesmom može, može
Music has the power to do things that nothing else can, it's a unique force in this world.
Writer(s): Perkovic Marko-thompson
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