Sarajevo ljubavi moja
Kemal Monteno · Other Songs - Kemal Monteno
grade, ja i ti
isto, plavo nebo
poklonilo nam stih
ispod Trebevica sanjali smo sne
ko ce brze rasti
ko ce ljepsi biti
Ti si bio velik
a rodio se ja
s' Igmana uz osmijeh
slao si mi san
djecak koji raste zavolio te tad
ostao je ovdje
vezan, za svoj grad
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Bilo gdje da krenem
o tebi sanjam
putevi me svi tebi vode
cekam s' nekom ceznjom
na svijetla tvoja
Sarajevo ljubavi moja
Pjesme svoje imas
i ja ih pjevam
zelim da ti kazem sta sanjam
radosti su moje i sreca tvoja
Sarajevo ljubavi moja
Kada prodju zime
i dodje lijepi Maj
djevojke su ljepse
ljubavi im daj
Setaliste tamno
uzdasima zri
neke oci plave
neke rijeci njezne
Sad je djecak covjek
a zima pokri' brijeg
park i kosa bijeli
al' otici ce snijeg
Proljece i mladost
ispunit' ce tad
Sarajevo moje
jedini moj grad
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Sarajevo, ljubavi moja
Sarajevo ljubavi moja
Kemal Monteno's 1970 recording of 'Sarajevo ljubavi moja' stands as a definitive anthem of Yugoslav folk music, blending traditional balladry with a sweeping orchestral arrangement. The song captures the romantic melancholy characteristic of the region's musical heritage, using the city of Sarajevo as a metaphor for enduring love and sorrow. Released during a period of intense cultural exchange across the Balkans, the track became a staple of Monteno's discography and a staple of regional radio play. Its melodic structure and emotional depth ensure it remains a celebrated example of the genre, widely recognized for its ability to evoke nostalgia and passion without relying on specific lyrical narratives. The composition exemplifies the era's approach to folk revival, where traditional themes were elevated through professional production while retaining their authentic roots.