Jos se drzim, jos se ne dam
Miso Kovac · Other Songs - Miso Kovac
s kampanela stara ura tuce
ispred mene case ispijene
kunem sudbu, vino i zene
Vrijeme ide, ali ja sam stao
sve sam svoje suze isplakao
cemu srce vise da se nada
kad je zivot samo saka jada
Jos se drzim, jos se ne dam
samo pruzam ruke Bogu
molim nebo, ljude pitam
sto mi to jos uzet mogu
Jos se drzim, jos se ne dam
jos mi zivot tuga prati
mora jednom stara grana
novim cvijetom procvjetati
Jos se drzim, jos se ne dam
Miso Kovac's 1961 recording of Jos se drzim, jos se ne dam stands as a definitive anthem of Yugoslav folk-pop. Released during the height of the artist's international fame, the track blends traditional Serbian folk melodies with a polished pop arrangement that became a staple of the era's radio airwaves. The song's enduring popularity stems from its melodic simplicity and emotional depth, capturing the universal themes of love and resilience that resonated across the Balkans. As one of Kovac's most recognizable works, it exemplifies the fusion of folk tradition and modern production that characterized the region's musical landscape in the early 1960s. The recording remains a cherished part of the artist's legacy, frequently performed and celebrated for its timeless appeal.