Ko je vatra a ko slama
Lepa Lukic · Other Songs - Lepa Lukic
nego sto sam ja
svaka ima samo jednog momka
a ja ljubim dva
Ne znam sto se majko
stalno brines za me
i govoris ne igraj se
vatrom pored slame
Nije lako voleti
priznajem i sama
od nas troje ne znam ko je
vatra a ko slama
Ja ne valjam sto momke zavodim
znam da kazu svi
svi mi kazu, svi neka me kude
samo nemoj ti
Oca nemam ali kazu
da je bio lepotan
sada srce moje na koga je
htela bi da znam
Stara prica majko
ostade i stade
da iver nepada
nikad daleko od klade
Jedina mi mana
s momci sam sama
mi devojke tako znamo
dok se neudamo
Sto sam puta zarekla se majko
da ih se klonim
al' ne mogu sunce izprzilo srcu da odolim
Zato nemoj majko
da se brines za me
i govoris ne igraj se
vatrom pored slame
Nije lako voleti
valjda znas i sama
od nas troje ne znam ko je
vatra a ko slama
Ko je vatra a ko slama
Lepa Brena Lukić's 'Ko je vatra a ko slama' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional landscape of the Balkans. Recorded in the 1960s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of traditional instrumentation and powerful vocal delivery. The song's enduring popularity stems from its ability to articulate universal themes of longing and resilience through simple, evocative phrasing. As a cornerstone of the region's musical heritage, it has been covered by numerous artists across the former Yugoslavia, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone that transcends specific political boundaries. Its lyrical depth and melodic structure continue to resonate with audiences, ensuring its place in the canon of classic folk recordings.