Odlazis, odlazis
Saban Saulic · Other Songs - Saban Saulic
vatra se gasi, ostaje sjeta
ali se pitam gdje je sad ono
sto s tobom gradih sva ona ljeta
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Odlazis, odlazis, rusis mi sne
u srcu mom je bolna praznina
odnosis srecu, odnosis sve
ostavi mi makar sina
Znam da ga volis isto k'o i ja
ali te molim, ne vodi ga sobom
nek' mi u tami bar nesto sija
zelim bar njega kad nisam s tobom
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Moje su ruke ostale prazne
dadoh ti ljubav, dadoh ti sebe
i sad, kad ides, ostavi njega
u njemu vjecno da gledam tebe
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Odlazis, odlazis
Saban Saulic's 'Odlazis, odlazis' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of departure and longing. Recorded in the late 1980s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of acoustic instrumentation and emotive vocals that defined the era's popular sound. The song's repetitive, hypnotic structure emphasizes themes of separation, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciated the raw, unpolished authenticity of Balkan folk traditions. As a staple in Saulic's discography, it remains a significant recording that reflects the cultural and emotional landscape of post-war Yugoslavia, where traditional melodies were often reinterpreted to address contemporary feelings of displacement and nostalgia.