One of the pioneers in use of folk music elements in Yugoslav rock music, YU grupa is arguably the longest-lasting Serbian rock band.
Yu Grupa was formed in Belgrade, Serbia, in the fall of 1970. Brothers Dragan "Dragi" (guitar, vocals) and Živorad "Žika" (bass, vocals) Jelić are the only remaining founding members in Yu Grupa today.
In their long career they have released ten studio albums, ten singles and one live album.
Yu Grupa is still active and their last studio album, "Dugo znamo se" was released in 2005.
Cudna suma
YU Grupa Lyrics
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medved ispi med i sok
uhvati za sovu, s njom poce igrati rok
Oko njih se brzo sakupise drugi
druzina je sumska sva
s medvedom i oni zaigrase dva po dva
Tresla se zemlja celi dan
dodje tigar zvani Kan
sudna suma je to
Na pecurki jedno bubamara igra
partner joj je obad ljut
ona mu se zali kako plese prvi put
slonica je opet uhvatila misa
pa se vrti s njim u krug
misica sa slonom postade sad najbolji drug
Oko jednog panja lija zeca juri
moli ga za igru tu
zec se neda, zeli kozu svoju citavu svu
ljubomorna mecka sto joj muz sa sovom
igra ovaj ljuti rok
hoce da se napije pa ispija medni sok
The song "Čudna šuma" by YU Grupa tells a whimsical story of a warm day in a dense forest where the animals gather to dance and play to the sounds of rock music. The lyrics describe the playful interactions between the forest creatures: a bear playing with an owl, a ladybug and beetle dancing together, an elephant and mouse becoming friends, and a fox chasing a rabbit while a jealous she-bear watches her partner dance with the owl. The lyrics convey a sense of unity, joy and connectedness among the animals.
The song seems to be inspired by the Yugoslav rock scene from the 70s, as well as the counterculture movement that promoted socially-engaged music and ecological awareness. It can be interpreted as a metaphor for human society, where the different individuals come together despite their differences and find common ground through music and play. The lyrics also suggest that nature is a space for freedom, diversity and joy, and that humans can learn from the natural world to create a more harmonious and sustainable society.
Overall, the song is a celebration of life and a call for unity, creativity and happiness. It highlights the importance of play, humor and imagination in human existence, and invites us to cherish our connections with nature and each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Jednog toplog dana usred guste sume
One warm day in the midst of a dense forest
medved ispi med i sok
A bear drank honey and juice
uhvati za sovu, s njom poce igrati rok
He caught an owl and started playing rock with her
Oko njih se brzo sakupise drugi
Others quickly gathered around them
druzina je sumska sva
The whole group is from the forest
s medvedom i oni zaigrase dva po dva
They played two by two with the bear and others
Tresla se zemlja celi dan
The earth shook all day
ne zna s kim igra ko
No one knows who's playing with whom
dodje tigar zvani Kan
Then came a tiger named Kan
sudna suma je to
It is the destined forest
Na pecurki jedno bubamara igra
On the mushroom, a ladybird is dancing
partner joj je obad ljut
Her partner is an angry beetle
ona mu se zali kako plese prvi put
She complains to him how she's dancing for the first time
slonica je opet uhvatila misa
The elephant caught a mouse again
pa se vrti s njim u krug
And spun around with him
misica sa slonom postade sad najbolji drug
The little mouse became the elephant's best friend
Oko jednog panja lija zeca juri
Around a stump, a fox chases a rabbit
moli ga za igru tu
Asking him to play with her
zec se neda, zeli kozu svoju citavu svu
The rabbit refuses, wanting to keep his entire skin
ljubomorna mecka sto joj muz sa sovom
A jealous bear whose husband is playing rock with the owl
igra ovaj ljuti rok
As they rock out
hoce da se napije pa ispija medni sok
She wants to get drunk so she drinks honey juice
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Strange Forest Lyrics
[Lyrics of the song "Strange Forest"]
[Stanza 1]
One warm day in the middle of a dense forest, a bear drank honey juice
Then he caught the owl, and started playing rock with it
Others quickly gather around them, the group is the whole of the forest
They also played two by two with the bear
[Chorus]
The ground was shaking all day
He doesn't know who he's playing with
A tiger called Khan also came
It's a strange forest
[Stanza 2]
A ladybug is playing on a mushroom, her partner is always angry
She complains to him about dancing for the first time
The elephant has caught the mouse again, and is spinning with it in a circle
The mouse with the elephant has now become the best friend
[Chorus]
The ground was shaking all day
He doesn't know who he's playing with
A tiger called Khan also came
It's a strange forest
[Guitar Solo]
[Stanza 3]
Jealous bear because her husband plays this fast rock with an owl
He wants to get drunk, so he drinks honey juice
A rabbit rushes around a tree stump, begging him to play there
He doesn't give in, he wants his whole skin
[Chorus]
The ground was shaking all day
He doesn't know who he's playing with
A tiger called Khan also came
It's a strange forest
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Autisti imaju super ukus(moj sin isto).😊
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Uvjek i svaki dan...
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SIGURNO DA IMA.
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Moj sin od 7 mjeseci uvijek poludi kad mu postim Čudnu šumu, ova pjesma je za sve generacije.