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.
Pogled
pocket palma Lyrics
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Suze lete oko mene, osvjetljavaju mi put
Odjekuje sve što kažeš, čak i pogledi su glasni
Neon, mrak, nepoznata lica, daj mi znak
Daj mi znak
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
Dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj me vodi
Da me vodiš
Sve oko nas se vrti, al' više nismo tu
Suze padaju po meni, nevidljiv mi je put
Neon, mrak, nepoznata lica, daj mi znak
Daj mi znak
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da mе nosiš
Dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj mе vodi
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
Da me vodiš
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
Dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj me vodi
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš, da me nosiš
Da me vodiš, da me vodiš
The lyrics of the song "Pogled" by Pocket Palma convey a sense of emotional turmoil and longing. In the first verse, the singer talks about the end of a relationship or a moment that is coming to a close. They express the desire to escape and move on, symbolized by turning the key to leave. Tears are falling around them, but they provide a guiding light, illuminating their path forward. The echoes of words and even silent looks are loud, showing the intensity of the emotions involved. The mention of neon lights, darkness, and unfamiliar faces creates a sense of disorientation and the need for a sign or signal to guide them.
The chorus delves deeper into the singer's longing for someone to understand their innermost desires and to carry them away. They plead for the other person to see everything they are feeling just by looking into their eyes, expressing a deep need for connection and understanding. The repetition of "Daj mi znak" (Give me a sign) emphasizes the desperation for clarity and direction in the midst of confusion and emotional chaos.
In the following verses, the singer describes a sense of disconnection from the world around them despite everything spinning and moving. Tears continue to fall, obscuring their path and making it difficult to see where they are going. The repetition of the neon lights, darkness, and unknown faces highlights the overwhelming feeling of being lost and needing a sign or signal to navigate through the uncertainty.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the yearning for the other person to see and understand their longing to be carried away and guided. The repeated phrases "Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš" (Can you see in my eyes that I want you to carry me) and "Da me vodiš" (To lead me) convey a deep emotional plea for connection and support. The song captures the intense emotions of desire, confusion, and the search for guidance in the midst of emotional upheaval.
Line by Line Meaning
Završava naša pjesma, bježim i okrećem ključ
As our song ends, I escape and turn the key
Suze lete oko mene, osvjetljavaju mi put
Tears fly around me, illuminating my path
Odjekuje sve što kažeš, čak i pogledi su glasni
Everything you say echoes, even your looks are loud
Neon, mrak, nepoznata lica, daj mi znak
Neon lights, darkness, unfamiliar faces, give me a sign
Daj mi znak
Give me a sign
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
Do you see everything in my gaze that I want you to carry me
Dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj me vodi
I give you everything in my look, tonight take me away
Sve oko nas se vrti, al' više nismo tu
Everything around us is spinning, but we are no longer here
Suze padaju po meni, nevidljiv mi je put
Tears fall on me, my path is invisible
Vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
Do you see everything in my gaze that I want you to carry me
Da me vodiš
To lead me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anja Papa, Luka Vidovic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hispanoserbia8229
[strofa 1]
završava naša pjesma, bježim i okrećem ključ
suze lete oko mene, osvjetljavaju mi put
odjekuje sve što kažeš, čak i pogledi su glasni
neon, mrak, nepoznata lica, daj mi znak
daj mi znak
[refren]
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj me vodi
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
da me vodiš
[strofa 2]
sve oko nas se vrti, al’ više nismo tu
suze padaju po meni, nevidljiv mi je put
neon, mrak, nepoznata lica, daj mi znak
daj mi znak
[refren]
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da mе nosiš
dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj mе vodi
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
da me vodiš
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš
dajem ti sve u pogledu svom, još noćas daj me vodi
vidiš li sve u pogledu mom da želim da me nosiš (da me nosiš)
da me vodiš (da me vodiš)v
@liquidator_999
Izvorne 80's neka smo sretni što ih imamo 😊
@TheSentinel909
Svaka cast na pesmi i spotu - ljudi mislim nisu svesni koliko nam je potrebno ovako nesto na 'sceni' \m/.
@_voyageuse
Nesto novo i veoma dobru za danasnje vrijeme kojeme je itekako potrebna kvalitetnija domaca muzika.
@zoranfriganovic468
Zanimljivo posebno potentno mix razno raznih izvora relaksirajuće ljestvica podignuta visoko...
@EllaDvornik
Doslovno trnci prosli kad je krenuo refren! ❤️
@sanjabratanic4733
Odlični! Podsjećaju na Denis&Denis
@alexm.6577
Upravo tako
@katarina8163
Predivno! 😍😍❤
@benjaminstrike9021
Vani smooo ❤️❤️
@DodoX5
Slušam danas na radiju pjesmu i mislim si kako su nekad bile dobre pjesme kod nas (poput Denis & Denis itd) i dođem na yt i vidim da je ovo nova stvar.. svaka čast :))