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''For the poem written by Milorad Petrović Seljančica, see [[Igrale se delije]].''{{Infobox song | ''For the poem written by Milorad Petrović Seljančica, see [[Igrale se delije]]. For the song, see [[Igrale se delije (song)]]. For album by Radiša Urošević, see [[Igrale se delije (1992)]].''{{Infobox song | ||
| name = Играју се делије | | name = Играју се делије | ||
| type = song | | type = song | ||
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| producer = [[Novak Pajčin|Новак Пајчин]] | | producer = [[Novak Pajčin|Новак Пајчин]] | ||
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"'''Igraju se delije'''" (Serbian Cyrillic: "Играју се делије", <small>lit.</small> "The Heroes Play") is the title track of [[Igraju se delije|the album of the same name]], performed by prominent war singer [[Baja Mali Knindža]]. It would initially appear on [[Igraju se delije|''Igraju se delije'']] and would be included in the 1998 SuperTon compilation, ''The Best Off''. It would be referenced in the Dutch academic paper ''TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË'' where it was misinterpreted as a song condoning the actions of war criminals.<ref>[https://libstore.ugent.be/fulltxt/RUG01/001/415/012/RUG01-001415012_2010_0001_AC.pdf TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË]. Universiteit Gent. 2008, Retrieved 29 September 2023.</ref> | "'''Igraju se delije'''" (Serbian Cyrillic: "Играју се делије", <small>lit.</small> "The Heroes Play") is the title track of [[Igraju se delije|the album of the same name]], performed by prominent war singer [[Baja Mali Knindža]]. It would initially appear on [[Igraju se delije|''Igraju se delije'']] and would be included in the 1998 SuperTon compilation, ''The Best Off''. It would be referenced in the Dutch academic paper ''TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË'' where it was misinterpreted as a song condoning the actions of war criminals.<ref>[https://libstore.ugent.be/fulltxt/RUG01/001/415/012/RUG01-001415012_2010_0001_AC.pdf TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË]. Universiteit Gent. 2008, Retrieved 29 September 2023.</ref> | ||
== Music and lyrics== | ==Music and lyrics== | ||
The song is about a man who is down on his luck and would love to hear some patriotic songs to feel better. The song's opening is reminiscent of a tune one would play to signal the arrival of a major figure/royalty in medieval times. Despite the similarities in its namesake, the song does not make any references to "Igrale se delije." | The song is about a man who is down on his luck and would love to hear some patriotic songs to feel better. The song's opening is reminiscent of a tune one would play to signal the arrival of a major figure/royalty in medieval times. Despite the similarities in its namesake, the song does not make any references to "Igrale se delije." | ||
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===Lyrics (English):=== | ===Lyrics (English):=== | ||
<poem lang="en"> | <poem lang="en"> | ||
Come closer, trumpeters | |||
Crazy heart, calm down, don't cry | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
The heroes play | |||
Again all over Serbia | |||
Sing me that old one | |||
About Miloš and Lazar | |||
So he won't marry sorrow | |||
"Ide Mile lajkovačkom prugom" | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
The heroes play | |||
Again all over Serbia | |||
Sing me that old one | |||
About Miloš and Lazar | |||
"Svilen konac" then "Marš na Drinu" | |||
Where the songs are sacred to the Serb | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
All night and all day | |||
Play me "Đurđevdan" | |||
The heroes play | |||
Again all over Serbia | |||
Sing me that old one | |||
About Miloš and Lazar | |||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Songs]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 17 May 2025
For the poem written by Milorad Petrović Seljančica, see Igrale se delije. For the song, see Igrale se delije (song). For album by Radiša Urošević, see Igrale se delije (1992).
| "Играју се делије" | |
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| Song by Баја Мали Книнџа | |
| from the album Играју се делије | |
| English title | The Heroes Play |
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Novokompovana |
| Length | 3:35 |
| Label | SuperTon |
| Producer(s) | Новак Пајчин |
"Igraju se delije" (Serbian Cyrillic: "Играју се делије", lit. "The Heroes Play") is the title track of the album of the same name, performed by prominent war singer Baja Mali Knindža. It would initially appear on Igraju se delije and would be included in the 1998 SuperTon compilation, The Best Off. It would be referenced in the Dutch academic paper TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË where it was misinterpreted as a song condoning the actions of war criminals.[1]
Music and lyrics
The song is about a man who is down on his luck and would love to hear some patriotic songs to feel better. The song's opening is reminiscent of a tune one would play to signal the arrival of a major figure/royalty in medieval times. Despite the similarities in its namesake, the song does not make any references to "Igrale se delije."
Lyrics
Lyrics:Mome stolu priđite trubači |
Lyrics (English):Come closer, trumpeters |
References
- ↑ TURBO-FOLK EN NATIONALISME IN SERVIË. Universiteit Gent. 2008, Retrieved 29 September 2023.