Imao je stari djedo
Delije Sa Manjace · Other Songs - Delije Sa Manjace
a mi sada imamo jedno ili dvoje
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Pravi, brate, djecu, zasto si se prep'o
nije niko jos od gladi krep'o
radjaj, malena, kceri i sinove
i udaj se za onoga ko te prvi zove
Iako su bili jedno drugom do uva
nisu bili gladni, imali su kruva
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Ako ovako nastavimo, bice smak svijeta
ovom zemljom nece biti naroda da seta
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Imao je stari djedo
Delije Sa Manjace's 'Imao je stari djedo' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with the raw emotional depth characteristic of the region's rural sound. The track captures the timeless narrative of intergenerational connection and the passage of time, themes central to the genre's storytelling tradition. Recorded in the mid-to-late 20th century, the song reflects the specific cultural atmosphere of the Balkans, utilizing simple yet powerful melodies that resonate with listeners across generations. As a staple of Delije's discography, the recording exemplifies how folk music served as both entertainment and a vessel for preserving local history and communal values during a transformative era in the region.