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.
Ima Nema Nas
pocket palma Lyrics
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U čaši svjetlo
Lako me naći
Tvoj miris nosim vjetrom
Masku sad stavi
Ne znam kome lažeš
Najbolje nas rastavi
Ti nemaš vremena i
Ruke guše me
Tvoje nevidljive
Struja vuče me
Zaroni najdublje
Neon nestat će
I zvuci tebe kažu
Ima, nema me
Čini mi se da lažu
Nebo nađi spas
I progutam strah
Ima, nema nas
Voda bistrija
I zadnji moj pogled
Preko ramena je
Dok hodam odlaziš
Ti nemaš vremena i
Kako da se spasiš
Tvoj autopilot
Grešku sad radi
On ne zna što je bitno
Nebo nađi spas
I progutam strah
Ima, nema nas
Voda bistrija
Rukе guše me
Tvoje nеvidljive
Struja vuče me
Zaroni najdublje
Neon nestat će
I zvuci tebe kažu
Ima, nema me
Čini mi se da lažu
The lyrics of the song "Ima nema nas" by Pocket Palma delve into themes of conflict, deception, and the dissolution of a relationship. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of setting fire to water, symbolizing the impossibility and futility of certain actions. The mention of light in a glass suggests a fragile and transient state, possibly hinting at a moment of clarity or realization amidst confusion. The singer carries the scent of their partner on the wind, emphasizing the lingering presence and impact of the other person even in their absence.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore a sense of suffocation and invisibility caused by the actions or words of the partner. The imagery of being pulled by an invisible force and diving deep underlines the overwhelming nature of the relationship dynamics. The reference to a disappearing neon sign and the sound of the other person's voice suggest an impending sense of loss and uncertainty, as if the connection is fading away.
The chorus brings forth a plea for salvation and a confession of fear, juxtaposed against the acknowledgment of the presence and absence of the couple. The metaphor of clearer water hints at a desire for transparency and resolution in the relationship. The singer's final glance over their shoulder as their partner walks away reflects a poignant moment of realization and inevitable separation, further emphasized by the repeated notion of the partner lacking time and being preoccupied.
The repetition of the lines about suffocating hands, invisible presence, and being pulled by a current reinforces the overwhelming and stifling nature of the relationship. The impending disappearance of the neon sign and uncertainty in the sounds around suggest a looming sense of finality and doubt. The final lines expressing doubt in the words spoken, whether there is the presence or absence of the singer, encapsulate the confusion and disillusionment felt in the relationship. Overall, the lyrics of "Ima nema nas" capture a sense of conflict, emotional turmoil, and a longing for clarity and resolution amidst the turmoil of a failing connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Vodu zapalim
I ignite the water, signifying a drastic change that alters the flow of emotions.
U čaši svjetlo
In the glass, there is light, representing clarity or hope amidst confusion.
Lako me naći
It’s easy to find me, implying a vulnerability that makes my presence known.
Tvoj miris nosim vjetrom
I carry your scent with the wind, suggesting an enduring connection that transcends physical distance.
Masku sad stavi
Now put on a mask, indicating the need for a facade to hide true feelings.
Ne znam kome lažeš
I don’t know who you're deceiving, expressing doubt about the honesty of someone’s actions.
Najbolje nas rastavi
It’s best to separate us, conveying a sense of inevitability in the impending breakup.
Ti nemaš vremena i
You don’t have time, pointing to the urgency or speed at which emotions are being neglected.
Ruke guše me
Hands are suffocating me, illustrating a feeling of being overwhelmed by external pressures.
Tvoje nevidljive
Your invisible ones, alluding to the subtle, yet powerful, influences that affect my state.
Struja vuče me
The current pulls me, indicating a strong force that guides me against my will.
Zaroni najdublje
Dive the deepest, suggesting a surrender to the depths of feelings or experiences.
Neon nestat će
The neon will vanish, depicting the fleeting nature of bright moments that will eventually fade.
I zvuci tebe kažu
And the sounds of you say, expressing that every detail reminds me of you.
Ima, nema me
There is, there isn’t me, highlighting the ambiguity of my existence in this relationship.
Čini mi se da lažu
It seems to me that they lie, conveying a feeling of doubt and mistrust in the situation.
Nebo nađi spas
Find salvation in the sky, suggesting a need for hope or refuge in something greater.
I progutam strah
And I swallow my fear, indicating a brave confrontation with inner anxieties.
Ima, nema nas
There is, there isn’t us, reflecting the instability of the relationship's existence.
Voda bistrija
Clearer water, symbolizing enlightenment or a better understanding of the situation.
I zadnji moj pogled
And my last glance, representing a final moment of reflection before parting.
Preko ramena je
It’s over my shoulder, suggesting a lingering attachment or the weight of the past.
Dok hodam odlaziš
While I walk, you are leaving, indicating a gradual separation as one person moves on.
Ti nemaš vremena i
You don’t have time, reinforcing that the other person is neglecting the relationship.
Kako da se spasiš
How do you save yourself, questioning the means of escaping this turmoil.
Tvoj autopilot
Your autopilot, suggesting a lack of engagement or conscious choice in emotions.
Grešku sad radi
It makes a mistake now, indicating that the automatic responses lead to errors in judgment.
On ne zna što je bitno
It doesn’t know what is important, emphasizing a disconnect from meaningful feelings.
Nebo nađi spas
Find salvation in the sky, again urging for hope amidst despair.
I progutam strah
And I swallow my fear, reiterating the act of confronting challenges head-on.
Ima, nema nas
There is, there isn’t us, underscoring the complex nature of love and loss.
Voda bistrija
Clearer water, signifying moments of clarity that arise from our struggles.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anja Papa, Luka Vidovic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@plakalusa2224
Ovo ce buduci narastaji kako stvaratelja glazbe tako i slusatelja govoriti...to je pocket palma skola...VRHUNSKI SPOT🙌😍
@natasatonkovic2531
Predivnost!!!!!!
@senkasekulic5237
instant prebacaj u neki drugi svemir. ovo su mir i osjećaji u jednom. ♥️♥️
@bojan0bad
Divni. Veliki pozdrav iz Beograda.
@sancchanhitokiri
Prekrasni i osvježavajući. 💖
@vanport2823
Prekrasno, čisti talent. On je Schiller, ona je Heppner.
@earthelement9171
ova pjesma je pravo objašnjenje zašto je muzika vrsta umjetnosti
@IzabelVidicek-xk2lb
Hvala ti Željko što si me ovom pjesmom i spotom uveo u neku drugu dimenziju.Osjećam nas dvoje u ovim riječima.Uvijek si mi u ❤i mislima.Lutaš svake sekunde nekontrolirano i ne mogu se oduprijeti tom osjećaju ili možda ne želim.😢Srce želi što želi,ne možeš mu zapovijedati.Tužnija sam kad barem jednom u danu nismo povezani,a ti znaš kako.Ne moramo se vidjeti da bi se osjećali🙏🦂🫂🥹🥲😔Volim te i voljeti ću te u svim segmentima života.
@assiel1982
Nove osamdesete i nadam se da ce ostati kao trajni izricaj u buducnosti. To je ipak bilo najkvalitetnije razdoblje za glazbu i film. Stvar je predivna na svim nivoima, samo tako dalje!
@AmyLnnLee
Wow bravo ljudeki!
Savršeno..predivan spot!
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