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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.
Geni Kameni
Thompson Lyrics
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Sveta voda i krštenje.
Budi čovik to je dika,
Budi roda svoga slika.
Ne daj na se, ne daj svoje,
Nemoj tuđe, prokleto je.
Jer 'ko život tako prođe,
Gdje god da te život nosi,
Uvik moraš znati ko si, hej.
Geni, geni kameni,
Vatra gori u meni!
Geni, geni kameni,
Takvi smo mi rođeni!
Uzmi ili ostavi.
Loša bila četr'es' peta,
Rasula nas preko svijeta.
A sad nova loza raste,
Vratile se doma laste
Plave krvi, bijelog lica
Rađaju se nova dica.
Na kamenu ka' na svili,
Di oduvik mi smo bili
The lyrics of Thompson's song "Geni Kameni" speak to the importance of having a strong and honest character, being true to oneself, and valuing one's own heritage and roots above all else. The opening lines speak of the importance of a firm hand and honesty, as well as the symbolic significance of baptism and holy water. The song then goes on to encourage listeners to be proud of who they are, not to give up their own beliefs or values for anything, and to live a life that will make them proud to stand before God one day. The chorus speaks to the unquenchable fire and passion that burns within every person, symbolic of the eternal flame of identity and the unique traits passed down through family lines. The final stanza speaks of the trials and tribulations faced by previous generations, leading to a scattering of family lines across the world. However, the new generation is rising, and with blue-blooded heritage and determined spirits, they will rebuild and flourish just as their ancestors did before them.
Line by Line Meaning
Čvrsta ruka i poštenje, Sveta voda i krštenje.
Firm hand and honesty, Holy water and baptism.
Budi čovik to je dika, Budi roda svoga slika.
Be a man, that's a pride, Be the image of your ancestors.
Ne daj na se, ne daj svoje, Nemoj tuđe, prokleto je.
Don't give up on yourself, don't give up on yours, Don't take what's not yours, it's cursed.
Jer 'ko život tako prođe, Ponosan pred Boga dođe.
Because who goes through life like that, Comes proud before God.
Gdje god da te život nosi, Uvik moraš znati ko si, hej.
Wherever life takes you, You must always know who you are, hey.
Geni, geni kameni, Vatra gori u meni! Geni, geni kameni, Takvi smo mi rođeni! Uzmi ili ostavi.
Genes, stone genes, Fire burns inside me! Genes, stone genes, That's how we're born! Take it or leave it.
Loša bila četr'es' peta, Rasula nas preko svijeta. A sad nova loza raste, Vratile se doma laste
Bad in the '45, Scattered us across the world. And now a new vine grows, The swallows returned home.
Plave krvi, bijelog lica Rađaju se nova dica. Na kamenu ka' na svili, Di oduvik mi smo bili
Blue blood, white face, New children are born. On the stone like on silk, Where we've always been.
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.