Cuvaj, cuvaj ljubav
Mile Kitic · Other Songs - Mile Kitic
Ne vracaj misli u prosle dane
gledaj pred sobom covjeka tog
ako ti suza iz oka kane
ne reci da je zbog imena moga
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Cuvaj, cuvaj ljubav
sto te sada grije
jer od nase ljubavi
nista ostalo nije
Ne trazi nikad mene da vidis
ljubav je prosla i sve sa njom
meni kao onom sa kim sad zivis
ne rusi njemu kao meni dom
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Ne pitaj nikad za moje staze
ljubav je prosla i sve sa njom
nemoj da rane u grudima bole
ljubav sam tvoju odboleo
Ref. 2x
gledaj pred sobom covjeka tog
ako ti suza iz oka kane
ne reci da je zbog imena moga
Ref. 2x
Cuvaj, cuvaj ljubav
sto te sada grije
jer od nase ljubavi
nista ostalo nije
Ne trazi nikad mene da vidis
ljubav je prosla i sve sa njom
meni kao onom sa kim sad zivis
ne rusi njemu kao meni dom
Ref. 2x
Ne pitaj nikad za moje staze
ljubav je prosla i sve sa njom
nemoj da rane u grudima bole
ljubav sam tvoju odboleo
Ref. 2x
Cuvaj, cuvaj ljubav
Mile Kitic's 1969 recording of 'Cuvaj, cuvaj ljubav' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav pop music, capturing the romantic melancholy characteristic of the era. Released during the height of the country's cultural renaissance, the track exemplifies the genre's blend of traditional folk instrumentation with modern pop sensibilities. As one of Kitic's most celebrated works, the song became a staple of the region's soundtracks and radio airwaves, influencing generations of singers who adopted his emotive delivery style. Its enduring popularity reflects the universal appeal of its themes of longing and heartbreak, cementing Kitic's status as a pivotal figure in the history of Balkan music.