Da se zlatom kupujes
Ivan Kukolj · Other Songs - Ivan Kukolj
Da se pesmom osvajas
pevao bi ceo grad
da se vinom opijas
sadili bi vinograd
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Da se zlatom kupujes
prodali bi kuce svi
da od tuge bolujes
postali bi doktori
Da se bitkom dobijas
ne bi nikad bio mir
da se snegom umivas
otisli bi u Sibir
(2x)
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Da se zimi smrzavas
gradili bi topli dom
da se svilom pokrivas
lutali bi Indijom
(2x)
Ref. 2x
pevao bi ceo grad
da se vinom opijas
sadili bi vinograd
(2x)
Ref. 2x
Da se zlatom kupujes
prodali bi kuce svi
da od tuge bolujes
postali bi doktori
Da se bitkom dobijas
ne bi nikad bio mir
da se snegom umivas
otisli bi u Sibir
(2x)
Ref. 2x
Da se zimi smrzavas
gradili bi topli dom
da se svilom pokrivas
lutali bi Indijom
(2x)
Ref. 2x
Da se zlatom kupujes
Ivan Kukolj's 'Da se zlatom kupujes' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the turbulent spirit of the 1970s and 80s. The song's driving rhythm and Kukolj's distinctive vocal delivery embody the era's blend of folk melodies and rock energy, reflecting themes of disillusionment and social commentary prevalent in the region's music. As a cornerstone of the Yugoslav rock canon, the track has transcended its original context to remain a powerful symbol of the era's cultural identity. Its enduring popularity speaks to its universal resonance and the artist's mastery in crafting music that speaks directly to the human condition.