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Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru lyrics
English: Prosecutor, Lantern of Justice
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What “Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru” is about
The song is addressed to a prosecutor, metaphorically called the "lantern of justice," who shines with divine light. The speaker asks this prosecutor to ensure that a person, referred to as "Jorgovan" (Lilac), remains imprisoned forever. The lyrics repeatedly call upon angels to prevent this individual from ever being released, wishing for their eternal incarceration.
Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru lyrics with English translation
Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.
[Strofa 1] · Verse 1
Tuzioče, pravde fenjeru
Prosecutor, lantern of justice
Ti, što sijaš Božjom svetlošću
You, who shine with God's light
Ti, što sijaš Božjom svetlošću
You, who shine with God's light
[Refren] · Chorus
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek u zatvoru miriše
Let it smell in prison
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe.
So he never gets out.
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek nam večno robija
Let him be eternally imprisoned for us
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe
So he never gets out
[Strofa 2] · Verse 2
Jorgovane, svetski putniče
Lilac, world traveler
Ti, kojeg pravda stiže
You, whom justice reaches
Ti, kojeg pravda stiže
You, whom justice reaches
[Refren] · Chorus
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek u zatvoru miriše
Let it smell in prison
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe.
So he never gets out.
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek nam večno robija
Let him be eternally imprisoned for us
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe
So he never gets out
[Strofa 3] · Verse 3
Jorgovane, sad nas ostavljaš
Lilac, now you're leaving us
Spoji ruke i ne rastavljaj
Join hands and don't separate
Spoji ruke i ne rastavljaj
Join hands and don't separate
[Refren] · Chorus
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek u zatvoru miriše
Let it smell in prison
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe.
So he never gets out.
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek nam večno robija
Let him be eternally imprisoned for us
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe
So he never gets out
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek u zatvoru miriše
Let it smell in prison
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe.
So he never gets out.
Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka
Put the lilac under the pillow
Nek nam večno robija
Let him be eternally imprisoned for us
Zovi anđele, Božje anđele
Call the angels, God's angels
Da nikad ne izađe
So he never gets out
Lines explained
“Tuzioče, pravde fenjeru”
Prosecutor, lantern of justice
The prosecutor is addressed as a "lantern of justice," implying they are a guiding light or embodiment of fairness and truth.
“Stavi jorgovan ispod jastuka”
Put the lilac under the pillow
The "lilac" (Jorgovan) is a symbolic name for the person the speaker wants to see imprisoned. The request to put it under the pillow and let it smell in prison is a poetic way of wishing for their permanent confinement.
“Da nikad ne izađe.”
So he never gets out.
The repeated plea for angels to ensure the person never gets out emphasizes the strong desire for eternal punishment and divine intervention in upholding justice.
Serbian words from this song
Learning Serbian? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- Tuzioče
- Prosecutor
- pravde
- justice
- fenjeru
- lantern
- jorgovan
- lilac (flower)
- robija
- imprisonment, hard labor
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Questions about “Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru”
What does “Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru” mean in English?
“Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru” means “Prosecutor, Lantern of Justice” in English.
What is “Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru” about?
The song is addressed to a prosecutor, metaphorically called the "lantern of justice," who shines with divine light. The speaker asks this prosecutor to ensure that a person, referred to as "Jorgovan" (Lilac), remains imprisoned forever. The lyrics repeatedly call upon angels to prevent this individual from ever being released, wishing for their eternal incarceration.
Is there an English translation of the “Tuzioče, Pravde Fenjeru” lyrics?
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