Oci su mi umorne od sna
Nedeljko Bilkic · Other Songs - Nedeljko Bilkic
evo svice zora rumena
dan se bijeli rosa odlazi
a ja kuci kasno dolazim
Cijele noci ja sam bio
s jaranima vino pio
ne bi li drage oci vidio
Oci drage, milo lice
crnooke cigancice
sto u staroj krcmi pjeva
vise seher Sarajeva
sto mi noci kuci ne da doci
Svoga srca ljubav ne krijem
iako je ljubit ne smijem
svi me moji krivo gledaju
ciganku mi ljubit ne daju
Srce ce mi da oboli
jer ne moze da odoli
da ne ljubi onog koga voli
Svrsena je prica kratka
otisla je bez povratka
ta najdraza srcu zena
al' ostade pjesma njena
u snovima i u vjetrovima
Oci su mi umorne od sna
Nedeljko Bilić's 'Oci su mi umorne od sna' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional weight of rural life and generational struggle. Released during the height of the artist's career, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of melancholic storytelling and acoustic instrumentation. The song resonates deeply within the broader context of Balkan folk traditions, where themes of aging parents, hardship, and the passage of time are central motifs. Bilić's powerful vocal delivery transforms a simple narrative into a universal lament, cementing the recording's status as a cultural touchstone. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless appeal of folk music that documents the collective memory and emotional landscape of its region.