Dosao sam mnogo kasno
Kemal Malovcic · Other Songs - Kemal Malovcic
i stigao ja pred tvoja vrata
al' na njima nesto cudno pise
neka slova meni nepoznata
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Citao sam bezbroj puta
slovo po slovo
ime staro a prezime novo
i bese mi tada jasno
dosao sam mnogo kasno
Zastao sam skamenjen od bola
i pitao sta se ovo desi
gledao sam a video nisam
nista drugo, sem prezime novo
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Posao sam skamenjen bez cilja
vise tvoja da ne gledam vrata
shvatio sam da sam zakasnio
da si tada ti zena udata
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Dosao sam mnogo kasno
Kemal Malović's 'Dosao sam mnogo kasno' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the raw energy and melancholic introspection characteristic of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Recorded during a pivotal era when the band began to forge a distinct sound that blended traditional folk elements with modern rock instrumentation, the track exemplifies the movement's shift toward more complex emotional expression. The song remains a cornerstone of the Yugoslav rock canon, frequently cited for its powerful vocal delivery and its ability to articulate the disillusionment and longing felt by a generation navigating political and social upheaval. Its enduring popularity ensures its place in the collective memory of the region, serving as a timeless reference point for the genre's evolution.