Kad sretnes Hanku
Safet Isovic · Other Songs - Safet Isovic
u mahali u sokaku
selami je-pozdravi je
jer znaj da je bila vila
Zbog nje je Zijo danima pio
zbog nje je Salko u vodu skako
zbog nje je Ibro hapsane ribo
zbog nje je Bego u mezar lego
zbog nje su nozi parali srca
zbog nje se lila momacka krvca
Hvalise ljudi ljepotu njenu
i pjesnici za nju znase
tu nekada divnu zenu
i sazlije opjevase
Nigdje jos nebi takvoga stasa
nit ljepsih usta umilnog glasa
od pjesme njene slavuj umukne
od puste zelje srce da pukne
Takva je bila zanosna Hanka
najljepsa djeva iz mog sokaka
Godine burne odnjese mladost
ko vjetrovi list sa gore
u ocima gasnu radost
divno lice skrise bore
Leda se svila drhtave ruke
u stare Hanke sirote puke
protkani s tugom prolaze dani
sjecaju srce na sevdah davni
Sjecanja draga tiho se gase
a pusta mladost nevraca se
Kad sretnes Hanku
Safet Isović's 'Kad sretnes Hanku' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk-pop, blending traditional Balkan melodies with modern pop sensibilities. Released during the height of his career in the late 1980s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic fusion of acoustic instrumentation and emotive vocals. The song captures the nostalgic and romantic spirit often found in regional folk music, resonating deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. Isović's distinctive vocal style and the song's melodic structure have cemented its status as a timeless classic within the region's musical heritage, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to honor folk traditions while embracing contemporary production techniques.