Tamo gde je Amerika
Ivan Kukolj · Other Songs - Ivan Kukolj
Idu gradom devojke, setaju lepotu
a ja samo tebe zelim u zivotu
svaki petak zajedno, a ti ko zna s kime
budi moja, briga me za proslost i ime
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Tamo gde je Amerika zlato lazno sja
tamo gde je ljubav odvescu te ja
Idu gradom devojke, setaju lepotu
a ja samo tebe zelim u zivotu
ne igraj se, djavo je u mislima tvojim
slusaj ritam ljubavi u grudima mojim
Ref. 4x
a ja samo tebe zelim u zivotu
svaki petak zajedno, a ti ko zna s kime
budi moja, briga me za proslost i ime
Ref. 2x
Tamo gde je Amerika zlato lazno sja
tamo gde je ljubav odvescu te ja
Idu gradom devojke, setaju lepotu
a ja samo tebe zelim u zivotu
ne igraj se, djavo je u mislima tvojim
slusaj ritam ljubavi u grudima mojim
Ref. 4x
Tamo gde je Amerika
Ivan Kukolj's 'Tamo gde je Amerika' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the nostalgic longing for the United States through a traditional accordion-driven melody. Released during the height of the Yugoslav folk revival, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of rural instrumentation and poetic yearning. Kukolj's distinctive vocal style and the song's enduring popularity highlight its role as a cultural touchstone for generations of listeners. The recording reflects the era's emphasis on preserving folk traditions while addressing universal themes of displacement and memory, cementing its place in the artist's most celebrated catalogue of work.