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Monday, June 13, 2005
Hi Bob,
I am a journalist with Serbia's Vreme newsmagazine, where I write a column about the Internet.
I know you made this Kosovo song that was used (and fully credited to, even music) by Norwegian troops in Kosovo.
My question is, when was the song made and with what intention? I suppose it was in 1999, and media in Serbia believe it was made to mock the Serbian nation and its sacred things.
Have you ever heard of Milos Obilic? (Subtitles of your version of Kokomo in Serbia read "Milos Obilic you sorry son of a bitch" instead of Milosevic. The trouble is that this Obilic guy is 14th century Serb national hero from Kosovo.)
What do you think of this whole issue with Norwegian guys?
I hope you will get a minute or two to read this and answer. I'd like to set the record straight at least in Serbia.
Zoran Stanojevic
Vreme
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My response:
Zoran,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Let me start by saying that the intent of the song was to mock my own country for its bullying ways around the world. The idea was to point out how casually the US plays World Police. The song takes on the persona of the US government, ridiculing the fact that we push others around without much concern. It is satire, which some have mistaken for literal propoganda. It was meant to be heard in the US and cause a US citizen to realize of how stupid our actions sound when put to music.
Here in America, while we love our country, a good many of us have real problems with our foreign policy. And it isn't just President Bush. After all, the Kosovo policy occurred under Clinton.
The global nature of the Internet resulted in unintended offense to some. I have responded to everyone who has written to me about this, and if you can help set the record straight I am most grateful.
The song has been stolen, video put to it, and I wish there were a way to stop it.
For several years, our radio show has aired regular interviews with a Serbian phone contact, and tried our best to shed light on the story. We would be happy to schedule more if you can refer me to an english speaking spokesperson.
Regards,
Bob Rivers
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Zoran's response:
Bob, thanks a lot.
I had the same feeling about the song (I got it from the friend in 2003, about a month before the Iraq thing) and it made my day (thanks for that as well). Therefore, I was even more surprised when it "topped the charts" few weeks ago with in a different context. And everybody here believes it was completely done by those Norwegian soldiers (even music).
Also, people in Serbia were more distracted by your song because they missed its irony. In that context, if you take words seriously, "we'll drop bombs wherever Serbian bad guys are" gets a totally different meaning. Especially if most of the lyrics are misheard for something they don't say (like this Obilic and Milosevic thing that I mentioned).
Thank you for your prompt answer, I am returning this a few hours later due to the time difference.
And I will quote you for my column. Also I'll put the link to your site.
Thanks again.
Z
Monday, June 13, 2005
Hi Bob,
I am a journalist with Serbia's Vreme newsmagazine, where I write a column about the Internet.
I know you made this Kosovo song that was used (and fully credited to, even music) by Norwegian troops in Kosovo.
My question is, when was the song made and with what intention? I suppose it was in 1999, and media in Serbia believe it was made to mock the Serbian nation and its sacred things.
Have you ever heard of Milos Obilic? (Subtitles of your version of Kokomo in Serbia read "Milos Obilic you sorry son of a bitch" instead of Milosevic. The trouble is that this Obilic guy is 14th century Serb national hero from Kosovo.)
What do you think of this whole issue with Norwegian guys?
I hope you will get a minute or two to read this and answer. I'd like to set the record straight at least in Serbia.
Zoran Stanojevic
Vreme
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My response:
Zoran,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Let me start by saying that the intent of the song was to mock my own country for its bullying ways around the world. The idea was to point out how casually the US plays World Police. The song takes on the persona of the US government, ridiculing the fact that we push others around without much concern. It is satire, which some have mistaken for literal propoganda. It was meant to be heard in the US and cause a US citizen to realize of how stupid our actions sound when put to music.
Here in America, while we love our country, a good many of us have real problems with our foreign policy. And it isn't just President Bush. After all, the Kosovo policy occurred under Clinton.
The global nature of the Internet resulted in unintended offense to some. I have responded to everyone who has written to me about this, and if you can help set the record straight I am most grateful.
The song has been stolen, video put to it, and I wish there were a way to stop it.
For several years, our radio show has aired regular interviews with a Serbian phone contact, and tried our best to shed light on the story. We would be happy to schedule more if you can refer me to an english speaking spokesperson.
Regards,
Bob Rivers
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Zoran's response:
Bob, thanks a lot.
I had the same feeling about the song (I got it from the friend in 2003, about a month before the Iraq thing) and it made my day (thanks for that as well). Therefore, I was even more surprised when it "topped the charts" few weeks ago with in a different context. And everybody here believes it was completely done by those Norwegian soldiers (even music).
Also, people in Serbia were more distracted by your song because they missed its irony. In that context, if you take words seriously, "we'll drop bombs wherever Serbian bad guys are" gets a totally different meaning. Especially if most of the lyrics are misheard for something they don't say (like this Obilic and Milosevic thing that I mentioned).
Thank you for your prompt answer, I am returning this a few hours later due to the time difference.
And I will quote you for my column. Also I'll put the link to your site.
Thanks again.
Z