Plitak potok
Biljana Jevtic · Other Songs - Biljana Jevtic
a voda duboka, a voda duboka
da me zelis, joj, da me zelis
vidim ti iz oka, vidim ti iz oka
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Daj mi ruku, vodi me sa sobom
vodi me sa sobom
javlja mi se, joj, javlja mi se
da cu biti s' tobom, da cu biti s' tobom
Plitak potok, joj, plitak potok
a velika muka, a velika muka
savi mi se, joj, savi mi se
dragi oko struka, dragi oko struka
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Plitak potok, joj, plitak potok
voda do kolena, voda do kolena
pregazices, joj, pregazices
pomoci ti nema, pomoci ti nema
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Plitak potok
Biljana Jevčić's "Plitak potok" stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional landscape of the region through her distinctive vocal style. Recorded in the late 1960s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of traditional melodies and contemporary arrangements that would come to define the era. The song's enduring popularity stems from its ability to articulate universal themes of longing and resilience, resonating deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. As one of Jevčić's most celebrated works, it remains a cornerstone of her discography, frequently covered by subsequent generations of artists who sought to emulate her powerful delivery and authentic approach to folk storytelling.