Zima je bila
Hajro Osmanovic · Other Songs - Hajro Osmanovic
Spremao sam svoje stvari
moralo je da se krene
na pragu je njenog doma
preklinjala ona mene
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Zima je bila plakala je ona
i uz mene drhtala k'o prut
molila me da ne idem
na daleki put
Sto je nisam poslusao
sad bi srecan covjek bio
ne bi zivot proklinjao
vec bi mirne snove snio
Ref. 2x
Sudbina je tako htjela
nju sam moro da izgubim
pogodi me tuge strijela
a ona je srecna sa drugim
Ref. 2x
moralo je da se krene
na pragu je njenog doma
preklinjala ona mene
Ref. 2x
Zima je bila plakala je ona
i uz mene drhtala k'o prut
molila me da ne idem
na daleki put
Sto je nisam poslusao
sad bi srecan covjek bio
ne bi zivot proklinjao
vec bi mirne snove snio
Ref. 2x
Sudbina je tako htjela
nju sam moro da izgubim
pogodi me tuge strijela
a ona je srecna sa drugim
Ref. 2x
Zima je bila
Hajro Osmanović's 'Zima je bila' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of winter through traditional instrumentation and emotive vocals. Released during the height of his career in the 1970s, the track exemplifies the genre's ability to blend rural storytelling with universal themes of longing and solitude. The song's enduring popularity stems from its authentic delivery and its role in cementing Osmanović's legacy as a master of the Balkan folk tradition. It remains a staple in regional music collections, celebrated for its poetic narrative and the timeless quality of its composition.