Zuti dukati
Ivan Kukolj · Other Songs - Ivan Kukolj
Sklopila si ruke meni oko vrata
sapuces mi tiho, za oprostaj molis
da neverstvo oprostim ti sada
kazes da i dalje samo mene volis
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Pustila si srce moje danima da pati
nemoj sada ti plakati
oprostaj ti necu dati
pa da su ti suze ko zuti dukati
Sklopila si ruke meni oko vrata
sapuces mi ime, za oprostaj molis
kazes da bi htela da se vratis meni
uzalud me molis, srce te ne zeli
Ref.
Navikla si suzama da dobijas mene
ali vise, mala, tako ne moze
zato nemoj plakati i nemoj me zvati
neka tvoje srce kao moje pati
Ref.
sapuces mi tiho, za oprostaj molis
da neverstvo oprostim ti sada
kazes da i dalje samo mene volis
Ref.
Pustila si srce moje danima da pati
nemoj sada ti plakati
oprostaj ti necu dati
pa da su ti suze ko zuti dukati
Sklopila si ruke meni oko vrata
sapuces mi ime, za oprostaj molis
kazes da bi htela da se vratis meni
uzalud me molis, srce te ne zeli
Ref.
Navikla si suzama da dobijas mene
ali vise, mala, tako ne moze
zato nemoj plakati i nemoj me zvati
neka tvoje srce kao moje pati
Ref.
Zuti dukati by Ivan Kukolj
Ivan Kukolj's 'Zuti dukati' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the raw energy and social consciousness of the 1980s. Released during a period of intense political ferment, the track exemplifies the genre's ability to blend folk melodies with electric rock instrumentation to address contemporary struggles. Kukolj's distinctive vocal style and lyrical focus on everyday life and resistance cemented his status as a cultural icon across the former Yugoslavia. The song remains a staple of the region's musical heritage, often performed live to evoke the spirit of its era and the enduring power of rock music as a vehicle for expression.