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.
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
pocket palma Lyrics
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Dok ne odustaneš
I sad smo opet tu
Što ako ne smiješ past
Dok plešeš prljavi ples
Na praznom klizalištu
Sve što želim znat je tu
Iza maske čeka
Skini ju i 'ajmo van
Šuti, slušaj svoj san
Znaš i sam da želiš
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Moram se skulirat, al moj um me zajebava
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Brojim zvijezde bez tebe
Smišljam uspomene
I baš mi je ok
Nemoj previše duljit
Uzmi svoje stvari
Želim tvoje sve
Sve što želim znat je tu
Grijeh koji želim, sad je tu
Iza maske čeka
Skini ju i 'ajmo van
Šuti, slušaj svoj san
Znaš i sam da želiš
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Brojim zvijezde bez tebe
Smišljam uspomene
I baš mi je ok
Nemoj previše duljit
Uzmi svoje stvari
Želim tvoje sve
Sve što želim znat je tu
Grijeh koji želim, sad je tu
Iza maske čeka
Skini ju i ajmo van
Šuti, slušaj svoj san
Znaš i sam da želiš
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
The song "Ono Sto Nam Inace Nedostaje" by Pocket Palma explores themes of desire, self-discovery, and the struggle to fulfill one's needs and desires. The lyrics speak about the challenges of taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone. Each step is seen as a test, suggesting that overcoming fears and obstacles is necessary to achieve what one truly wants. The song also talks about the masks people wear, urging the listener to remove their mask and embrace their true desires. The chorus repeats the idea of giving everything that is usually lacking, suggesting a willingness to go beyond the usual limitations in order to find fulfillment. The lyrics also touch upon longing for someone, trying to come up with memories while making peace with being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Svaki korak je test
Every step is a test
Dok ne odustaneš
Until you give up
I sad smo opet tu
And now we're back here
Što ako ne smiješ past
What if you're not allowed to fall
Dok plešeš prljavi ples
While you dance a dirty dance
Na praznom klizalištu
On an empty ice rink
Sve što želim znat je tu
All I want to know is here
Grijeh koji želim, sad je tu
The sin I desire is here now
Iza maske čeka
Behind the mask awaits
Skini ju i 'ajmo van
Take it off and let's go outside
Šuti, slušaj svoj san
Quiet, listen to your dream
Znaš i sam da želiš
You know yourself you want it
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Always the same story as we absorb from ourselves
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Moram se skulirat, al moj um me zajebava
I have to cool down, but my mind is screwing me up
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Give everything we usually lack
Brojim zvijezde bez tebe
I count the stars without you
Smišljam uspomene
I'm inventing memories
I baš mi je ok
And I'm okay with that
Nemoj previše duljit
Don't drag it out too much
Uzmi svoje stvari
Take your things
Želim tvoje sve
I want everything of yours
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Always the same story as we absorb from ourselves
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
I have to cool down, but my mind is screwing me up
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Brojim zvijezde bez tebe
I count the stars without you
Smišljam uspomene
I'm inventing memories
I baš mi je ok
And I'm okay with that
Nemoj previše duljit
Don't drag it out too much
Uzmi svoje stvari
Take your things
Želim tvoje sve
I want everything of yours
Sve što želim znat je tu
All I want to know is here
Grijeh koji želim, sad je tu
The sin I desire is here now
Iza maske čeka
Behind the mask awaits
Skini ju i ajmo van
Take it off and let's go outside
Šuti, slušaj svoj san
Quiet, listen to your dream
Znaš i sam da želiš
You know yourself you want it
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Always the same story as we absorb from ourselves
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
I have to cool down, but my mind is screwing me up
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Give everything we usually lack
Uvijek ista priča dok upijamo iz sebe
Always the same story as we absorb from ourselves
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Moram se skulirat, al' moj um me zajebava
I have to cool down, but my mind is screwing me up
Daj sve što nam inače nedostaje
Give everything we usually lack
Ono što nam inače nedostaje
What we usually lack
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anja Papa, Luka Vidovic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@milankovi
Otkrio sam vas kroz Idu Prester, inace sam iz Vojvodine, a zivim u Americi. Ovo je bas jako, *ebeno dobro!
@gabrielasafundzic7281
Svaka čast ekipa, prirasli ste mi srcu u samo 2 pjesme!!!
@MC-ge1qe
Također najjaci su
@mhakuna360
Moram se skulirat, al moj um me zajebava, daj sve što nam inače nedostaje! ♥
@zoranfriganovic468
Hrabrosti ne fali impresionirali ste svakim tonom mišlju.. beatifull. Ž
@matejilakovac4173
Brojim zvijezde bez tebe, smišljam uspomene i baš mi je okej!
Stvarno mi je okej bejbi
@zzzljgrhpa
od jutra na repeat, čula na Otvorenom! <3
@snjezanavidovic339
volimo:-) predobro, konačno nešto u čemu mogu uživati i mladi i starija generacija
@nessi777
Odlično! 😍 Maloprije sviralo na Yammatu, morala sam odmah vidjet kaj svira. 😄
@manuelcostela1033
na yammatu stalno svira, upravo je išla Peach Version