Da te nije Alija
Dino Merlin · Other Songs - Dino Merlin
tamo gdje su zvijezde
tamo gdje je nebo bez oblaka
gdje se ciste duse gnijezde
gdje se oci odmicu od mraka
Na tu stranu ja okrecem glavu
u te dvore glas me zove
sklapam oci, pruzam ruke
pustim snove da zaplove
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Ne bi sjala ovako jako
ova moja lijepa avlija
ja bih svjetlo zvao mrakom
da te nije Alija
Slutio sam rijeci, slutio sam pjesme
mislio da grijeh je, da se ne smije
mislio sam nema ko da slusa
ima kako nema, slusa moja dusa
mislio sam nema ko da slusa
ima kako nema, cuje moja dusa
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Da te nije Alija
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Da te nije Alija
Dino Merlin's 'Da te nije Alija' stands as a defining anthem of the former Yugoslavia, capturing the melancholic spirit of a region in transition. Released during the late 1980s, the track became an instant cultural touchstone, blending traditional folk melodies with a modern pop sensibility that resonated deeply across the Balkans. The song's enduring popularity stems from its poetic narrative of longing and the universal themes of separation and memory. As a cornerstone of the region's musical identity, it transcended political boundaries to become a shared emotional experience for generations. Its influence paved the way for subsequent generations of Balkan pop artists, cementing Merlin's legacy as a master of the genre.