Uzmi mi dusu, ali noci nemoj
Nihad Alibegovic · Other Songs - Nihad Alibegovic
ali ima nesto, sto im ne da to
do tebe bih preplivao more
al kafana vuce prokleto
Lej, lej, lej lej lej
opa, opa lej lej
svega imam, svega imam
samo nemam tebe kraj mene
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Uzmi mi dusu, ali noci nemoj
kako svane ja cu biti samo tvoj
ma uzmi mi dusu, ali nemoj noci
voli me ovakvog, il nam nema pomoci
Zbog tebe se pjeva pjesma nasa
i kolo se u krug okrene
zbog tebe je pukla svaka casa
kad se tvoje ime spomene
Lej, lej, lej lej lej
opa, opa lej lej
svega imam, svega imam
samo nemam tebe kraj mene
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Uzmi mi dusu, ali noci nemoj
Nihad Alibegović's "Uzmi mi dušu, ali noći ne moji" stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of the region's post-war cultural landscape. The track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of traditional instrumentation and emotive vocals, often associated with themes of longing and the passage of time. As a staple of the era's recording output, the song reflects the broader artistic movement that sought to preserve and reinterpret folk traditions within a modern musical framework. Its enduring popularity underscores its role in shaping the sonic identity of Balkan folk, resonating with audiences who appreciate the raw emotional depth found in such recordings.