Nek ljubi se istok i zapad
Plavi Orkestar · Other Songs - Plavi Orkestar
kada si otisla
u ljeto osamdesete
kisa je padala
Sedam godina sam te cekao
svaki mi je telefon nadu budio
neka ljubi se istok i zapad
neka ljubi se sjever i jug
Skini prasinu sa starog kofera
i krenimo na put, hajde, budi mi drug
sve je uzalud, rusio se most
drugovi su zalili moju strpljivost
O, Boze, predugo je mrak
daj mi svjetlosti
i neka pocne na tvoj znak
doba njeznosti
Neka ljubi se istok i zapad
neka ljubi se sjever i jug
Skini prasinu
Nek ljubi se istok i zapad
Plavi Orkestar's 'Nek ljubi se istok i zapad' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the spirit of a nation in transition. Released in the early 1970s, the track exemplifies the genre's fusion of traditional folk melodies with electric rock instrumentation, a signature sound that would characterize the band's prolific output throughout the decade. The song's enduring popularity stems from its evocative lyrics and dynamic performance, which resonated deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. As one of the group's most recognizable works, it remains a cornerstone of the region's musical heritage, celebrated for its ability to blend cultural identity with the rebellious energy of rock music during a transformative era.