Zivot mi uzimas ti
Lepa Lukic · Other Songs - Lepa Lukic
dok nema velike svadje
a ladja ljubavi nase
ne plovi mirnim morima
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Zivot mi uzimas ti
ja tebi uzimam sve
umreces za mnom, umreces za mnom
a ja zbog tebe
Velike istine nema
gde nema velike svadje
a niko od nas dvoje
ne gleda zivot ocima
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Velike srece nema
gde ljubav nije luda
a vatra ljubavi nase
bez svadje ne bi gorela
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Zivot mi uzimas ti
Lepa Leposava Lukić's 'Zivot mi uzimas ti' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional depth characteristic of her career. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the song exemplifies the genre's fusion of traditional Serbian melodies with contemporary folk arrangements that became synonymous with the region's cultural identity. As one of Lukić's most celebrated works, it reflects the lyrical themes of life's transient nature and enduring love, delivered with her distinctive vocal style that bridged rural folk traditions and broader popular appeal. The track remains a cornerstone of the Yugoslav folk canon, frequently performed at cultural events and celebrated for its timeless resonance within the region's musical heritage.