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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.
Kletva Kralja Zvonimira
Thompson Lyrics
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suho zlato bacili u blato
buđenje je bilo tako lijepo,
možda prekasno i nevinom krvlju plaćeno
Ej, umorna zemljo izmučena
ima li još tko umrijeti za te
suho zlato bacili u blato
pred vratima tuđim opet za pravdu molimo
težak sada križ mi nosimo
Ej, umorna zemljo izmučena
ima li još tko umrijeti za te
Kralju Dmitre Zvonimire
kroz planine odjekuju krici
u tamnici tvoji su vojnici
Izdajice, ne imali mira
ubili ste kralja Zvonimira
izdali ste naše velikane
i sinove što su majke dale
jučer gledam sliku naroda
baca cvijeće po herojima
a već sutra pobjednike sude
prodaše ih za Judine skude
Kralju Dmitre Zvonimire
kroz planine odjekuju krici
u tamnici tvoji su vojnici
Kralju Dmitre Zvonimire
kroz planine odjekuju krici
u tamnici tvoji su vojnici
The lyrics of Thompson's song "Kletva Kralja Zvonimira" tell a story of betrayal and loss. The opening lines speak of the selling of our dreams by Judas' sons, and the throwing of dry gold into the mud. The beautiful awakening of the country was perhaps too late, and paid for with innocent blood. The repetition of the line "Prodali su naše snove Judini sinovi" emphasizes the theme of betrayal and loss, which is also reflected in the lines "težak sada križ mi nosimo" (we now carry a heavy cross).
The second half of the song focuses on the historical figure of King Zvonimir and the atrocities committed against him and his soldiers. The lines "izdajice, ne imali mira, ubili ste kralja Zvonimira" (traitors, have no peace, you killed King Zvonimir) speak of the betrayal and murder of King Zvonimir, and the lines "jučer gledam sliku naroda, baca cvijeće po herojima, a već sutra pobjednike sude" (yesterday I saw an image of the people, throwing flowers at heroes, today they judge the winners) comment on the fickleness of the people, who one day honor their heroes and the next day condemn them.
Overall, "Kletva Kralja Zvonimira" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks of the complexities of history and the struggles of a nation.
Line by Line Meaning
Prodali su naše snove Judini sinovi
Our dreams were sold by Judah's sons
suho zlato bacili u blato
Dry gold thrown into the mud
buđenje je bilo tako lijepo,
The awakening was so beautiful,
možda prekasno i nevinom krvlju plaćeno
Perhaps too late and paid for with innocent blood
Ej, umorna zemljo izmučena
Oh, tired and exhausted land,
ima li još tko umrijeti za te
Are there still people willing to die for you?
pred vratima tuđim opet za pravdu molimo
At foreign doors we plead for justice once again
težak sada križ mi nosimo
Now we bear a heavy cross
Kralju Dmitre Zvonimire
King Dmitar Zvonimir,
kroz planine odjekuju krici
Screams echo through the mountains
u tamnici tvoji su vojnici
Your soldiers are in prison
Izdajice, ne imali mira
Traitors, can't find peace
ubili ste kralja Zvonimira
You killed King Zvonimir
izdali ste naše velikane
You betrayed our great men
i sinove što su majke dale
And the sons whom mothers gave
jučer gledam sliku naroda
Yesterday I saw a picture of the people
baca cvijeće po herojima
Throwing flowers at the heroes
a već sutra pobjednike sude
The next day they judge the victors
prodaše ih za Judine skude
They sold them out for Judas' purse
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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English translation (chorus at the end):
(Did my best to preserve it, and conform to grammar)
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1. Our dreams have been sold by Juda's sons,
(Prodali su naše snove, Judini sinovi),
2. they threw pure gold into mud.
(Suho zlato bacili u blato).
3. Awakening in the morning was just beautiful, perhaps late,
(Buđenje je bilo tako lijepo, možda prekasno),
4. and paid with innocent blood.
(I nevinom krvlju plaćeno).
5. Hey, tired and tormented land,
(Ej, umorna zemljo izmučena)
6. is there anyone who'll die for you?
(ima li još tko umrijeti za te?)
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7.Our dreams have been sold by Juda's sons,
(Prodali su naše snove, Judini sinovi),
8. they threw pure gold into mud.
(Suho zlato bacili u blato).
9. Again at foreigner's doors, we beg for justice,
(Pred vratima tuđim opet za pravdu molimo),
10. it's a heavy cross we now carry.
(Težak sada križ mi nosimo).
11. Hey, tired and tormented land,
(Ej, umorna zemljo izmučena)
12. is there anyone left to die for you?
(ima li još tko umrijeti za te?)
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Chorus
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13. Yesterday I looked at a picture of the people,
(Jučer gledam sliku naroda),
14. throwing flowers upon heroes.
(Baca cvijeće po herojima).
15. And tomorrow they judge the victors,
(A već sutra pobjednike sude),
16. They sold them for Judas' silver.
(Prodaše ih za Judine škude).
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Chorus (4-7 female chorus):
1. King Dmitar Zvonimir,
(Kralju Dmitre Zvonimire),
2. the screams echo through the mountains.
(Kroz planine odjekuju krici).
3. Your soldiers are in the dungeons.
(U tamnici tvoji su vojnici).
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4. Traitors, have no peace,
(Izdajice, ne imali mira),
5. you killed King Zvonimir.
(Ubili ste kralja Zvonimira).
6. You betrayed our greats,
(Izdali ste naše velikane)
7. and the sons that mothers gave.
(I sinove što su majke dale).
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Curse of king Zvonimir is old croatian legend in which croatian king Dmitar Zvonimir, betrayed and killed by his nobles, on his dying breath cursed Croatia that 1000 years foreigners will rule her.
This is song translation
Curse of King Zvonomir:
They sold our dreams
Sons of Judah
They thrown pure gold in mud
Awakening was so beautiful
Maybe to late
And was payed with innocent blood
Oh you tired and tortured country
Is there anyone left to die for you?
They solds our dreams
Sons of Judah
They thrown pure gold in mud
In front of foreign doors again we beg for justice
Heavy cross we now must carry
Oh you tired and tortured country
Is there anyone left to die for you?
King Dmitar Zvonimir, through the mountains screams are echoing
In the dungeon are your soldiers
Traitors should not have peace
U betrayed king Zvonimir
U betrayed all our great men
and sons that mothers have given
Yesterday i watch pictures of people
Throwing flowers on heroes
And tomorrow victors are judged
They are sold for Judah's coins
King Dmitar Zvonimir, through the mountains screams are echoing
In the dungeon are your soldiers
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