Mrtva reka
Marjan Smode · Other Songs - Marjan Smode
da bila si lepa ti kakor rosa jutranja
polna si življenja bla!
zdaj pa gledam reka te
ko vališ počasi se
zdaj osamljena si vsa polna
mrtvega blaga!
Mrtva reka kam hitiš,?!
mrtva reka kam bežiš!?
kje zelenje tu je zdaj!?
kje so ribe tvoj sijaj?!
Mrtva reka kam greš zdaj?
pot po poti tuji kraj!!
a morda nekoč pa le čista reka vrne se ???????!!!!!!!
Zdaj pa gledam reka te
ko vališ počasi se
zdaj osamljena vsa povna
mrtvega blaga!!!!!
Kam življenje je odšlo?
kot skopnelo bi bilo.
v mirno gledali so te
a pomagal ni nihče!!!
mrtva reka kam hitiš?!
mrtva reka kam bežiš?!
kjer zelenje tu je zdaj!
kje je so ribe tvoj sijaj?!
Mrtva reka by Marjan Smode
Marjan Smode's 'Mrtva reka' stands as a defining work within the Slovenian folk and traditional music repertoire. The song captures the melancholic essence of rural life, utilizing acoustic instrumentation to evoke the imagery of a dried-up riverbed, a common metaphor for hardship and resilience in the region. As a staple of Smode's discography, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on storytelling through melody and minimalistic arrangement. Its enduring popularity reflects the broader cultural appreciation for authentic folk recordings that preserve linguistic and musical heritage. The composition remains a significant reference point for artists exploring the Slovenian folk tradition, highlighting themes of nature's cycles and human endurance without relying on modern production techniques.