Oprosti mojoj mladosti

Nikola Rokvic · Other Songs - Nikola Rokvic

Mislio sam da ce tako
biti mnogo lakse da me zavolis
ako prema tebi budem grub
i srce sakrijem

Ako flertujem za stolom
cele noci s' tvojom najboljom drugaricom
ako izlazim bez tebe
s' drustvom da se napijem

Ref.
Oprosti mojoj mladosti bar to
sto nikada ti nisam priznao
koliko te volim, ponekad se bojim
da cu ostariti mlad

Oprosti mojoj mladosti bar to
sto zovem te, pa cutim uporno
i kad sakrijem broj
ti znas, to sam ja, zivote moj

Tako prebrzo si ti pod
moju kozu usla, nisi ni primetila
da su lazi moje oruzje
samoodbrane

Pa sam poceo da glumim
da mi tako malo znacis, tugo jedina
sad o glavu mi se lome
sve moje obmane

Ref. 2x

I kad sakrijem broj
ti znas, to sam ja, zivote moj

Oprosti mojoj mladosti

Nikola Rokvic's "Oprosti mojoj mladosti" stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with emotive vocals that resonate across generations. Recorded during the height of the genre's popularity in the 1960s and 70s, the track captures the melancholic nostalgia characteristic of the era, reflecting on lost youth and the passage of time. As one of Rokvic's most recognized compositions, the song exemplifies the lyrical depth and melodic simplicity that defined the region's musical identity. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a shared cultural memory, making it a staple in collections of classic Balkan folk recordings.