Kad bi samo ljubit' znala
Oliver Dragojevic · Other Songs - Oliver Dragojevic
ja te volim, ja te zelim
dok ljubih ja usput druge
dodjem, dajem, pa se selim
Sve godine duge, mracne
ja te zelim, ja te volim
i podnosim kise mlacne
pa te cekam, pa te bolim
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Kad bi samo ljubit' znala
ti bi meni odma' dala
jednu noc i malo duse
dok se drugi u snu guse
Kad bi samo ljubit' znala
ti bi meni odma' dala
cijelov blag i toplu ruku
pa neka se drugi tuku
kad bi samo ljubit' znala
Sve godine duge, ruzne
ja te volim, mislim na te
i neka su bile tuzne
vrijedilo je, jer je za te
Sve godine ti si s' drugim
a ja cekam, jer ce proci
u nocima dugim, dugim
ti ces ipak meni doci
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Kad bi samo ljubit' znala
Oliver Dragojević's 1982 single 'Kad bi samo ljubit' znala' stands as a cornerstone of Yugoslav pop music, blending romantic yearning with a distinctively melancholic tone. Recorded during the height of his international fame, the track exemplifies his signature style: a fusion of traditional folk melodies with modern pop sensibilities and dramatic vocal delivery. The song's enduring appeal lies in its universal exploration of love's complexities, capturing the tension between desire and the fear of vulnerability. As a defining work from the early 1980s, it remains a critical touchstone for understanding the era's musical landscape and Dragojević's lasting impact on regional music history.