Ja nisam gospodin
Dobrivoje Topalovic · Other Songs - Dobrivoje Topalovic
opanke smo zajedno nosili
zar smo nase pretke, livade i polja
tako brzo mi zaboravili
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Velegrad nas melje, melje
al' neka ga rodjo, rodjo
nikada nas on samleti nece
u srcima nasim jos frulica svira
bruje stare pesme i kolo se krece
Ne gledaj u kola i u sesir novi
jos sam isti zemljace i druze
dao bih sve ovo za sljivike nase
i za miris rascvetale ruze
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Kosa mi vec sedi, prohujase leta
samoca me pritisnula brale
imam zenu, decu al' mira svog nemam
gde su one nase staze male
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Ja nisam gospodin
Dobrivoje Topalović's 'Ja nisam gospodin' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the raw energy and introspective melancholy of the 1970s. As a lead track from his seminal solo career, the song exemplifies the genre's fusion of electric guitar riffs with poetic, confessional lyrics that resonated deeply with a generation. The recording showcases Topalović's distinctive vocal style, blending rock aggression with a lyrical vulnerability that became a hallmark of his work. Released during a period when Yugoslav rock was gaining international recognition, the track remains a cornerstone of the era's musical landscape, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to capture the spirit of freedom and emotional honesty through rock music.