Balada mojoj majci
Hanka Paldum · Other Songs - Hanka Paldum
zadnji zrak sunca nesta' u travi
umoran pastir domu se sprema
rumeni suton u daljinu blagi
Poljskog cvijeca miris
vjetar lako nosi
sa planina tiho niz dolinu
niz dolinu razlijeva se mir
Ref. 2x
Na livadi sama stojim
gledam kako umire dan
topli vjetar lice mi miluje
zavicaj moj tone u san
Gledam u noc u jedno svijetlo
to je moj dom, moj topli dom
kuca stara i pred njom tresnja
dugo vec nisam pred njom
Pa se pitam nijemo
kud me zivot nosi
odgovora nema samo vjetar
samo vjetar sumi kroz noc
Ref.
Jedna suza u oku mi blista
topli vjetar odnijece nju
ali srce i dusa moja
zauvijek, zauvijek ostace tu
Balada mojoj majci
Hanka Paldum's 'Balada mojoj majci' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional depth of mother-son relationships through traditional instrumentation and heartfelt vocals. Released during the height of the region's folk revival, the track exemplifies the genre's ability to blend rural authenticity with universal themes of familial love and nostalgia. Paldum's distinctive voice and the song's melodic structure helped establish her as a leading figure in the Yugoslav folk canon, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to preserve and reinterpret the cultural heritage of the former Yugoslavia. The recording remains a staple in collections dedicated to the region's musical legacy, celebrated for its timeless quality and its role in keeping the traditions of the Balkans alive for new generations.