In 2018, Papa and Vidović decided to rebrand, replacing dark pop sound with nostalgic synthwave sound of the '80s and starting to make music in their native Croatian.[6] Under the new name Pocket Palma, they released an EP Godišnji in summer 2019. During the same year, they signed a contract with Croatian label Aquarius Records and released their self-titled debut album in Croatian. That same year, Bruno Žabek joined the band as the guitarist.
Papa and Vidović met in high school in 2012 and, started making covers of songs by Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses "for fun". They both attended elementary music school, where Papa played the flute and Vidović played the piano. Following their graduation from high school, they enrolled in the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb.
In 2013, they released their debut single "Things Which No One Else Should Know About" under the name Side Project, after which they began working on their debut album. In March 2015, they released a music video for their new single "Glitter", directed by Filip "Philatz" Filković. On 4 September the same year, they released their debut studio album Things Which No One Else Should Know About. They promoted the album by holding a concert in Tvornica Kulture, Zagreb on 5 December.
In 2016, they released singles "Guns" and "Giving Souls Away". In June 2017, they released their new single "Second Skin", inspired by Zagreb Pride 2017. In September the same year, they released the lead single off their sophomore album of the same name, "Lonely Boys". During the same year, they recorded official soundtrack for Filip Filković's short dystopian film The Last Well, which was released in November. In December, Lonely Boys was released.
In 2018, Papa revealed they had dropped out of university.
Papa and Vidović stated that they had spent most of 2018 separated, consequently not knowing how to make music for Side Project together as they both had headed in different directions. They simply "were not inspired to make new Side Project material". During one of their sessions, they decided to translate one of the songs they had written to Croatian and thought it "sounded cool". In spring 2018, they composed new music and wrote lyrics about going to the seaside, going out of the city, and summer love in English to it. They said they had decided to try themselves out in synth pop "after Vidović had wandered to Yugoslav synth pop playlists on YouTube". In the beginning of 2019, they decided to write about the same topics, but in Croatian instead. They released their debut single in Croatian, titled "Godišnji", under the new name Pocket Palma. In May 2019, they released a mini-album of the same name. Until the autumn, they scored a radio hit "Ono što nam inače nedostaje".
After Pocket Palma's music had been taken down from online platforms, Papa and Vidović announced in October they had signed a contract with Croatian label Aquarius Records. In December, they released their debut self-titled album in Croatian for Aquarius. It consisted of all songs from Godišnji, as well as four new songs. The album was met with universal acclaim by the critics, who compared it with Croatian bands Nipplepeople and Denis & Denis.
On 31 January 2020, Aquarius Records rereleased the duo's Side Project works. On 29 February, they held a concert in Tvornica Kulture, Zagreb. In March, they released two collaborations, "Voli me" with ManGroove and "Minuta (PP Version)" with Ida Prester.
Daleki poljupci
pocket palma Lyrics
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Virtualni dodir sanjam
Sklopim oči, još se nadam
Da pojavit ćeš se
Zamalo propuštam tvoj poziv
Adrenalin me sada vozi
Zamišljam te u svakoj pozi
Čekaj me
Daleki poljupci
U telefonu skriveni
Hladno je, mazi me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
Daleki
Daleki
Nikada do sad nisam znala
Da čujem te i bez signala
Kad zavibriraš, to sam ja, ja, ja
Čekaj me
Daleki poljupci
U telefonu skriveni
Hladno je, mazi me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
Daleki poljupci
U telefonu skriveni
Hladno je, mazi me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
Čekaj mе
Daleki poljupci
U telefonu skrivеni, skriveni
Hladno je, mazi me, mazi me
Čuvam tvoje poruke, daleki
The lyrics of the song "Daleki Poljupci" by Pocket Palma depict a sense of longing and connection in a digital age. The singer reveals their solitary nights and dreams of virtual touch, emphasizing the anticipation and hope for the presence of a distant lover. The mention of almost missing a phone call and feeling the rush of adrenaline suggests the excitement and urgency of the connection they share. The imagery of imagining the lover in various poses conveys a deep desire and yearning for their company, heightening the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
The recurring theme of "Daleki Poljupci" or distant kisses hidden in the phone underscores the distance between the singer and their lover, yet the intimacy and warmth exchanged through messages offer solace in the cold loneliness. The act of cherishing and keeping the lover's messages symbolizes the emotional bond and the significance of their communication in bridging the physical separation. The repetition of the word "Daleki" emphasizes the distance that separates them physically, while the virtual connection remains a source of comfort and closeness amidst the distance.
The revelation that the singer never knew they could feel the presence of their lover even without a signal suggests a deeper emotional connection that transcends mere communication. The reference to the lover's vibration as a personal identifier highlights their unique bond and the sense of being intertwined, even in moments of silence or absence. The refrain of "Čekaj me" or "Wait for me" echoes the yearning and commitment to reunite, despite the physical separation.
Overall, "Daleki Poljupci" conveys a poignant portrayal of love in the digital age, where virtual touch and hidden kisses in the phone serve as a lifeline for the separated lovers. The lyrics capture the bittersweet essence of distance and longing, while also celebrating the enduring connection and intimacy that transcend physical barriers. The song evokes a sense of hope, patience, and emotional depth in maintaining a connection that defies distance, making it a heartfelt reflection on modern love and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Stotu večer spavam sama
After a hundred nights, I sleep alone
Virtualni dodir sanjam
I dream of a virtual touch
Sklopim oči, još se nadam
I close my eyes, still hoping
Da pojavit ćeš se
That you will appear
Zamalo propuštam tvoj poziv
Almost missing your call
Adrenalin me sada vozi
Adrenaline is driving me now
Zamišljam te u svakoj pozi
I imagine you in every pose
Čekaj me
Wait for me
Daleki poljupci
Distant kisses
U telefonu skriveni
Hidden in the phone
Hladno je, mazi me
It's cold, caress me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
I keep your messages
Nikada do sad nisam znala
I never knew until now
Da čujem te i bez signala
That I could hear you without a signal
Kad zavibriraš, to sam ja, ja, ja
When it vibrates, that's me, me, me
Daleki poljupci
Distant kisses
U telefonu skriveni
Hidden in the phone
Hladno je, mazi me
It's cold, caress me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
I keep your messages
Daleki poljupci
Distant kisses
U telefonu skriveni
Hidden in the phone
Hladno je, mazi me
It's cold, caress me
Čuvam tvoje poruke
I keep your messages
Čekaj mе
Wait for me
Daleki poljupci
Distant kisses
U telefonu skrivеni, skriveni
Hidden in the phone, hidden
Hladno je, mazi me, mazi me
It's cold, caress me, caress me
Čuvam tvoje poruke, daleki
I keep your messages, distant
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anja Papa, Luka Vidovic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@natalijaadzic5212
Nesto kao moderni Denis&Denis ❤️
@filip.kovacevic
Marina Perazić meets Marilyn Monroe. Kakav preokret u zvuku...odličan je!
@inescik1003
My thoughts exactly!
@lukamakar3541
Ovo je top🙂,taman za moreno,hvala radiu Yammat kaj pušta nove stvari i Studentu također,jedino kaj valja još na radiu 👍
@plakalusa2224
Anja poljupce preko telefona, a mi 🤤 preko ekrana...koja elegancija, wow ono jebozovniji spot odavno nisam vidio!❤
@ana314
Predivna pisma i pivacica 💝💝💝🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Stvar zaslužuje bar milijun pregleda 😍💜
@mirtalukacevic
Obožavam ovaj 80-es vibe <3
@flapalapacus
Bravo, pozdrav iz Novog Sada!
@ivaniv83
she's obviously the main character