Odlazi cirkus

Djordje Balasevic · Other Songs - Djordje Balasevic

Odlazi cirkus iz naseg malog grada
sirokim drumom sto izlazi na most
odlazi cirkus i ja se pitam sada
ko je domacin, a ko je bio gost

Nestaje cirkus u sirokoj ravnici
u kisnoj noci za njim se srebri trag
odlazi fakir i artisti na zici
i tuzni pajac sto bio mi je drag

Ref.
Da l' je sve bilo samo fol
da l' je sve samo jeftin trik
il' sve te maske kriju bol
i neki sasvim drugi lik

Pricace deca o svetlima arene
vezbace krisom kod kuce neki stos
ali vec sutra, cim prodje neko vreme
samo ce retko pomisljati na to

Ostace okrugli trag na mestu satre
tu gde se hrvao s tigrom hrabri Grk
i par plakata, na njima gutac vatre
kome ce klinci vec nacrtati brk

Ref.

Laku noc dame i gospodo
eto i ova predstava je zavrsena
nadam se da ste uzivali u njoj
bilo je zadovoljstvo glupirati se
za vas sve ove godine

Nadam se da cemo se jos videti
u nekom drugom gradu
na nekoj drugoj predstavi
u nekom drugom cirkusu

Odlazi cirkus za sve je bolje tako
mnogi su predstavu shvatili do sad
nove pajace ce masa naci lako
jer drugi cirkus ce doci u nas grad

Ma sve je bilo samo fol
sve je to samo jeftin trik
i sve te maske kriju bol
il' neki sasvim drugi lik

Pa ipak, laku noc, prijatno

Odlazi cirkus

Djordje Balasevic's 'Odlazi cirkus' stands as a defining track in the landscape of Yugoslav rock, capturing the raw energy and melancholic atmosphere characteristic of the genre during its peak in the 1980s. The song reflects the era's distinct musical identity, blending folk influences with electric rock to create a sound that resonated deeply with audiences across the region. As a solo effort by the artist, the recording showcases his vocal prowess and songwriting ability, establishing a legacy that continues to influence subsequent generations of musicians in the Balkans. The track remains a testament to the cultural and artistic vibrancy of the time, serving as an enduring piece of regional musical history.