The style of Wickeda is not that easy to describe.Their musical spectrum go… Read Full Bio ↴The style of Wickeda is not that easy to describe.Their musical spectrum goes from ska to punk and from reggae to funk. It's the kind of mixture that is incredibly energetic and can only make you dance.
In Bulgaria Wickeda belong to the most well-known bands, rocking the stage for 12 years. During the serious cultural changes of the last fifteen years Wickeda had a considerable influence on the music of their country - they were among the founders of the new rock-scene.

Wickeda presented their first album in 1999. It caused a stir with musicians, journalists and of course with the Bulgarian listeners. The album sold more than 30 000 copies. It was followed by 3 more albums.

The band caught international attention overseas (U.S.A. Tour 2001). They really proved themselves as a live band in clubs and festivals all over Europe such as Hungary (Sziget Festival 2000-2005), North Macedonia (Taksirat Festival 2002), Croatia (Ska-/Reggae-/Dub-Festival 2002), Slovakia (2002), Greece (Agrinio Festival 2002) and Germany (Fusion, Rockxplosion, StadtFestival 2003, Waltroper Parkfest 2004) as well as concerts in Melkweg (Amsterdam), Kulturbrauerei (Berlin), Flèche d'or (Paris) and many others. Not to forget, they were steadily on tour in their own country, heating the crowd as opening band for Manu Chao (2002).

Members
Erol Ibrahimov - bass, vocals
Rossen Grigorov - guitar
Vladimir Georgiev (Popa) - drums
Iassen Obretenov (Iashata) - keys

History
When their first album Революция ('Revolution') appeared in 1999, it caught immediately the attention of musicians, journalists and music fans alike. The album was something of a turning point for the ailing Bulgarian popular music scene. It signalled the emergence of a new wave of Bulgarian rock and electronic bands on and around the label Жълта музика ('Yellow Music'). Bulgaria's leading music magazine at the time, 'New Rythm', chose it as one of the 35 best bulgarian albums ever, and Wickeda won the prize for Best band and Best newcomer awarded by the music TV channel MM. The single А ние с Боби двамата пием кафе ('And Me and Bobby, We are Both Drinking Coffee') stayed in MM's Top Ten for 10 weeks and the album sold over 30.000 copies.

In 2000 Wickeda released their second album Затова, защото... ('That's Why, Because...'). The first single, Уиски с фъстъци ('Whiskey and Peanuts') again reached high positions in the Top Ten. At the yearly MM-awards they won prizes for Best band and Best album. The second album sold over 20.000 times.

The third album До тук ('Until here'), a retrospective of Wickeda's work, came out in 2001, including 4 new songs. During their European tour (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary), they released a single out of their 4th album Осъзнай се класово ('Realise your Class Membership') in advance. After the tour the album was completed and managed it again into the Top Ten after release.

In the summer of 2004 came the fifth album called '1618'. There were some new Balkan ethno influences, while the style of the band was still varied and got even harder. In the autumn Wickeda made another European tour presenting their new album in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands and Bulgaria.

Spomeni
Wickeda Lyrics

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Уикеда, уикеда уикеда.

Хей,

Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.

Хей,

Седя аз така, на пейка една,
Обесил нос, провесил глава.
Почесвам се бавно и тъжно си мисля
Как отлетя времето и колко съм стар.

Четох аз Сартр, Камю и Бодлер,
С Кафка си лягах и, и ставах с Волтер.
Ницше даже попитах, но не разбрах
Защо от смъртта така ме е страх.

А спомени - Камю и Бодлер,
Прескачат се - ставах с Волтер,
В главата ми, в главата ми,
Като бълхи - така ме е страх.

Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.

Седя аз така, обесил глава,
Седя и си чопля носа.
Три неща обичам на този свят -
Кашкавала, приятелите и това, че съм инат.

Приятелите са приятели тук, нали, йе
Кашкавалът е все още с пари,
Ината ми, ината ми обаче е същия,
Затова и правя същите грешки.

А спомени - все още с пари,
Прескачат се - обаче е същия,
В главата ми, в главата ми,
Като бълхи - да, същите грешки.

Уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-,
Уикеда, уикеда уикеда.

Хей,
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.

Объркан съм, обърках си живота -
Това го вижда всеки от вас.
Дрънкам си само, дрънкам и пея,
А живота е туршия и всички сме в нея.

Може да съм беден, наведен и среден,
Но затова пък съм волнонаемен -
Ако искам работя, ако искам лежа.
Това което съм - сам го избрах.

А спомени - наведен и среден,
Прескачат се - волнонаемен,
В главата ми, в главата ми,
Като бълхи - да, сам го избрах.

Уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-,
Уикеда, уикеда уикеда.

Overall Meaning

The song "Spomeni" by Wickeda is a contemplation of life and the memories that come with it. The singer sits alone on a bench, feeling old and pontificating on his past experiences. He references the literature he has read, from Sartre to Camus, and how he used to sleep with Kafka's works under his pillow. He even asked Nietzsche about why he is afraid of death but never got an answer. Despite all of these learned experiences, the singer still feels consumed by memories that jump around in his head like fleas, making him fearful. The only things he truly loves in life are his friends, cheese, and his stubbornness (inat in Bulgarian).

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that his life hasn't turned out the way he expected, and that he has made mistakes. He refers to himself as a mess, and that everyone can see it. However, he also acknowledges that he is self-employed and has the freedom to work or not to work, depending on his desires. He chose this path himself, and his memories still jump around like fleas in his head, but ultimately, he is responsible for his current circumstances. The song ends with the repeated chant of "Jamaica," referring perhaps to a carefree state of mind or a desire to escape reality for a while.

Overall, the song delves into the human experience of aging, regrets, and the persistence of memories. The singer's introspection is relatable and poignant, and the repetition of "Jamaica" likens the search for peace of mind to a dreamy, sun-soaked vacation.

Line by Line Meaning

Хей,
The singer greets the listeners

Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
The singer repeatedly sings 'Jamaica', which could be interpreted as an expression of longing for a better place or a state of mind

Седя аз така, на пейка една,
The singer is sitting alone on a bench

Обесил нос, провесил глава.
The artist is dejected and has lowered their head, possibly in sadness or defeat

Почесвам се бавно и тъжно си мисля
The artist is lost in thought, reminiscing slowly and somberly

Как отлетя времето и колко съм стар.
The singer is lamenting the passage of time and their own aging

Четох аз Сартр, Камю и Бодлер,
The singer has read the works of existentialist philosophers and poets

С Кафка си лягах и, и ставах с Волтер.
The artist has also read works by Kafka and Voltaire, and they have influenced their thoughts and actions

Ницше даже попитах, но не разбрах
The artist has even consulted Nietzsche's philosophy, but has failed to fully comprehend it

Защо от смъртта така ме е страх.
The artist is afraid of death and does not understand why

А спомени - Камю и Бодлер,
The singer's memories include the works of Camus and Baudelaire

Прескачат се - ставах с Волтер,
The artist's memories overlap and mix together, influenced by the writings of Voltaire

В главата ми, в главата ми,
The singer's thoughts and memories are contained inside their own head

Като бълхи - така ме е страх.
The singer's thoughts and memories trigger fear, like fleas jumping around in their head

Седя аз така, обесил глава,
The singer is still sitting, with their head hanging down

Седя и си чопля носа.
The artist is absentmindedly picking their nose

Три неща обичам на този свят -
The artist loves three things in this world

Кашкавала, приятелите и това, че съм инат.
The things the singer loves are cheese, friends, and being obstinate

Приятелите са приятели тук, нали, йе
The singer's friends are friends here, aren't they?

Кашкавалът е все още с пари,
The artist still has money to buy cheese

Ината ми, ината ми обаче е същия,
The artist's obstinacy remains the same

Затова и правя същите грешки.
The artist continues to make the same mistakes because of their stubbornness

А спомени - все още с пари,
The singer's memories are still tied to their financial situation

Прескачат се - обаче е същия,
The artist's memories overlap and blend together, influenced by their obstinacy

Като бълхи - да, същите грешки.
The singer's memories and mistakes are like fleas, constantly jumping around

Объркан съм, обърках си живота -
The singer is confused and has made a mess of their life

Това го вижда всеки от вас.
The singer feels that everyone can see their confusion and mistakes

Дрънкам си само, дрънкам и пея,
The artist is drinking alone and singing

А живота е туршия и всички сме в нея.
The artist sees life as chaotic and difficult for everyone

Може да съм беден, наведен и среден,
The singer acknowledges that they may be poor and average

Но затова пък съм волнонаемен -
However, the singer is also free to do what they want

Ако искам работя, ако искам лежа.
The artist has the freedom to work or be lazy if they choose

Това което съм - сам го избрах.
The artist takes responsibility for their own choices and situation

А спомени - наведен и среден,
The artist's memories are tied to their current status

Прескачат се - волнонаемен,
The singer's memories overlap and blend together, influenced by their freedom

В главата ми, в главата ми,
The artist's thoughts and memories remain contained inside their own head

Като бълхи - да, сам го избрах.
The singer's memories and choices are like fleas, constantly jumping around inside their head

Уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-, уик-,
The singer repeats the word 'Wickeda'

Уикеда, уикеда уикеда.
The singer once again says the name 'Wickeda'

Хей,
The artist greets the listeners one last time

Джа-, джа-, джа-, Джамейка, Джамейка.
The artist repeats 'Jamaica' one last time, suggesting that the song is coming to an end

Writer(s): Rossen Grigorov Grigorov, Petyo Genchev Genchev, Erol Ibrahimov Ibrahimov, Michail Michaylov Michaylov

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