Balada o prolaznosti
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k'o rasprseno sjeme
govorili smo sebi
to je za neko vrijeme
I ne znajuci da smo
na izgubljenom brodu
mi vikali smo "Kopno"
a gledali smo vodu
Kad ljubili smo kratko
u tuzi kisne noci
govorili smo za se
da ljubav tek ce doci
Kad radjala se sreca
i cekala je slava
pomisljali smo opet
to nije ona prava
Kad prijatelja nema
a dani idu sporo
govorili smo za se
da vracaju se skoro
Gdje najvise smo dali
dobijali smo manje
al' mislili smo to je
tek privremeno stanje
Putovali smo dalje
kad davno vec smo stigli
tek poceli smo nesto
a dugo vec smo bili
I ostali smo tako
kraj odlazece vode
nerazjasnjeni sasvim
i pomalo van mode
U zapocetoj prici
u ljubavi bez traga
jer svakoj smo se kuci
priblizili do praga
Dok vjerovali jos smo
da samo put se mijenja
mi rekli smo si "Zbogom"
govorec' "Dovidjenja"
Balada o prolaznosti
Arsen Dedic's "Balada o prolaznosti" stands as a defining work of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of transience and human connection. Recorded in the late 1960s, the song exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of acoustic instrumentation and emotive vocal delivery. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to articulate universal themes of departure and memory, resonating deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. The track remains a staple in Dedic's discography, often performed live to evoke the nostalgic atmosphere of his era. As a cultural touchstone, it reflects the poetic sensibilities of the region's folk tradition, influencing subsequent generations of musicians who sought to preserve and reinterpret these timeless narratives.