Papaline

Bajaga · Ruža Vetrova Beograda

Voljeo sam te pored placaone,
u daljini cula su se zvona koja zvone.
Voljeo sam te jedne noci hladne,
sve su pesme ljubavne ljigave i gadne.

Voleo si me pored placaone,
u daljini cula su se zvona koja zvone.
Voleo si me jedne noci hladne,
uz pesme ljubavne, bezvezne i gadne.

Nema vise one stare placaone,
ne cuju se u daljini zvona kaj zvone.
Nema vise sira, nema kruha vina,
nema vise nasih malih papalina.

Nema vise one stare placaone,
ne cuju se u daljini zvona koja zvone.
Nema vise sira nema vise panje vina,
nema vise nasih malih papalina.

Nema vise nasih malih papalina,
i nasih pipica kaj su trcale po dvoristu,
i zobale zrnevlje.
Niceg nema!

Papaline

Bajaga's 'Papaline' stands as a defining track from the Yugoslav rock scene, released on the album Ruža Vetrova Beograda. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibilities that characterized their work in the 1980s and 1990s. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and poetic lyricism that made Bajaga a central figure in regional music history. Its enduring popularity reflects the group's ability to craft anthems that resonated deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia, cementing their legacy within the genre.