Kad ja podjoh na Bembasu
Nada Mamula · Other Songs - Nada Mamula
na Bembasu na vodu
ja povedoh bijelo jagnje
bijelo jagnje sa sobom
Sve od verta i sevdaha
od tuge i zalosti
svud sam is'o, svud sa gled'o
nebi´l dragu vidjelo
Sve djevojke Bembasanke
na kapiji stajahu
samo moja mila draga
na demirli pendzeru
Ja joj je rekoh
dobro vece
dobro vece
djevojce
Ona meni
dodj', dovece
dodj', dovece
dilberce
(2x)
Ja ne odoh isto vece
vec ja odoh drugi dan
moja draga drugog dana
za drugog se udala
(2)
Kad ja podjoh na Bembasu
Nada Mamula's 'Kad ja podjoh na Bembasu' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional landscape of the Balkans. The song reflects the artist's deep connection to her homeland, utilizing traditional melodic structures and vocal techniques characteristic of the region's musical heritage. Released during a period where such recordings preserved the cultural identity of the former Yugoslavia, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on storytelling and regional pride. Mamula's performance highlights the enduring appeal of folk traditions, blending personal expression with the collective memory of a shared history. This recording remains a significant piece in the canon of Yugoslav folk, resonating with listeners who appreciate authentic, unadorned musical narratives rooted in local customs and landscapes.