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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.
Stari Se
Thompson Lyrics
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Izmedju nas sto vijekova
Koje plavo more sad ljubi ocima
Da mi je znat
Iza nas sto ratova
Iza nas sto prevara
Tko joj ruz sa usana skida
Dok ja skitam da mi je znat
Al bez nje ni pakla ni raja
Pa se pitam ima li kraja
Ima li kraja
Stari se, stari se
Al bez nje na isto mi dodje
Kakav bio zivot mi prodje
Zivot mi prode
Stari se, stari se, stari se
Ispred nas sumrak vremena
A iza nas zlatno sunce sja
Tko joj usne usnama dira
Dok ja sviram i pjevam
Ona nikad nece saznati
Ona nikad nece saznati
Da zbog nje svijet cu srusiti
Zapaliti i umrijeti
Thompson's song "Stari Se" is a poignant depiction of a man's longing for a lost love. The lyrics convey a sense of separation and distance, both in time and space, between the singer and his former partner. The opening lines "Izmedju nas sto svijetova, izmedju nas sto vijekova" (Between us are worlds and centuries) set the tone for the song, emphasizing the vastness of the divide between the singer and his love. The use of the metaphor of the blue sea kissing the eyes adds to the sense of longing and unfulfilled desire.
The second stanza alludes to past conflicts and betrayals, with the line "Iza nas sto ratova, iza nas sto prevara" (Behind us are wars and deceit). The singer wonders who will wipe away the tears from his former lover's face, while he himself roams aimlessly, searching for answers. The repetition of the refrain "Stari se, stari se" (Grow old, grow old) adds a sense of urgency to the song and highlights the singer's fear of losing his former love forever.
The final stanza depicts a sense of finality and acceptance, with the singer acknowledging the irreversibility of time, symbolized by the sunset in front of them and the golden sun behind them. However, his love for his former partner remains true and unwavering, as he expresses his willingness to do anything for her, even if it means "burning the world and dying". The melancholic tone of the song and the use of vivid imagery make "Stari Se" a powerful and emotionally resonant song.
Line by Line Meaning
Izmedju nas sto svijetova
We come from different worlds
Izmedju nas sto vijekova
We come from different times
Koje plavo more sad ljubi ocima
Which blue sea do your eyes gaze upon now
Da mi je znat
I yearn to know
Iza nas sto ratova
We've left behind many wars
Iza nas sto prevara
We've left behind many deceits
Tko joj ruz sa usana skida
Who is it that can wipe away the sorrows from her lips
Dok ja skitam da mi je znat
While I wander, contemplating
Stari se, stari se
Growing old, growing old
Al bez nje ni pakla ni raja
But without her, there's neither heaven nor hell
Pa se pitam ima li kraja
So I wonder if there's an end to this
Ima li kraja
Is there an end
Stari se, stari se
Growing old, growing old
Al bez nje na isto mi dodje
But without her, everything feels the same
Kakav bio zivot mi prodje
What kind of life has passed me by
Zivot mi prode
Life passes me by
Stari se, stari se, stari se
Growing old, growing old, growing old
Ispred nas sumrak vremena
Ahead of us, there's the twilight of time
A iza nas zlatno sunce sja
But behind us, there's the shining golden sun
Tko joj usne usnama dira
Who is it that touches her lips with their own
Dok ja sviram i pjevam
As I play music and sing
Ona nikad nece saznati
She'll never know
Da zbog nje svijet cu srusiti
That I would destroy the world for her
Zapaliti i umrijeti
Set it ablaze and die
Writer(s): Siniša Vuco
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Pakao i Raj
Mrznja i Ljubav
Laz i Istina
Koji dio nam najvise odgovara ovisi o svjesnosti nase duse
Svi biramo svjesno ili nesvjesno
Iskreno i cisto bi bio dobar putokaz , kad nekog volimo ne podmecemo mu nogu vec mu pokusavamo biti dobar vjetar u leda , svemu dode kraj - jednom mora biti konacna odluka s tog puta nema nazad
Ja volim i sumrak i sunce tesko ce mi biti ako nas put nebude isti
Ljubav , istina , mir u nama to je nas put - takva je ljubav prava
S neba snaga je u nama ali smo i mi sami ti koji moramo izabrati da koristimo nasu snagu
Sebe pobjediti to mogu samo najbolji
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