Balada o Olji
Rodja Raicevic · Other Songs - Rodja Raicevic
Nikad me smrt moja
nece tako boleti
kao sto me boli zivot
jer ne mozes me voleti
Nikad me kraj moj
ne moze da zaboli
andjeli su braca moja
i ja cu da ih zamolim
Tvoja kosa mirise na kisu i travu
zita bi se stidela
jer pokrala si moju glavu
Sad leti visoko, dodirni lasti krilo
i zaboravi sve lepo sto je bilo
i zaboravi
Ref.
Tebe je duso ljubav nasa bolela
ja cu te rosom oprati
k'o da nisi ni volela
Tebi je duso sjaj u oku goreo
svaki sam miris tada ljubio i voleo
ljubio
Ref. 2x
Andjeli su braca moja
i ja cu da ih zamolim
Balada o Olji
Rodja Raicevic's "Balada o Olji" stands as a defining piece of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional depth characteristic of the region's traditional ballad style. The track exemplifies the genre's focus on storytelling through melody and vocal performance, often addressing themes of longing, hardship, and the human condition. As a solo recording, it highlights Raicevic's ability to blend authentic folk instrumentation with a narrative voice that resonates deeply with audiences familiar with the cultural heritage of the former Yugoslavia. The song remains a significant example of how traditional musical forms continue to be preserved and performed, serving as a testament to the enduring power of folk expression in the Balkans.