Tera kola Mitar rabadzija
Sveta Pajic · Other Songs - Sveta Pajic
popustio uzde na konjima
konji stari, Mitar jos stariji
pod sesir mu pramen kose viri
Pusi lulu, dimove odbija
pa posao za svojim mislima
i seca se kad je momak bio
i kolima seno prevozio
U varosi kad se nona plati
on ne zuri kuci da se vrati
putem svraca u drumske mehane
cekaju ga krcmarice mlade
Tece vino, pevaju cigani
rabadzijo, kafana se mani
a on junak becar i delija
svaku casu na iskap ispija
Budan Mitar divan sanak sanja
al ne vidi jada iznenada
preko puta savila se grana
ostade mu bez sesira glava
U tom stize pred svoju kapiju
i ugleda zenu Jevdoksiju
dubok uzdah iz grudi se ote
tezak li si tezak moj zivote
Tera kola Mitar rabadzija
Sveta Pajic's 'Tera kola Mitar rabadzija' stands as a defining track within the Yugoslav folk tradition, capturing the rustic charm and social commentary characteristic of her work. Released during the height of the region's folk revival, the recording reflects the era's emphasis on authentic storytelling and traditional instrumentation. Pajic's distinctive vocal style, often described as earthy and unpolished, brings a raw emotional depth to the narrative of the piece. The song exemplifies the genre's focus on everyday life and community dynamics, resonating deeply with audiences who valued the cultural heritage embedded in such recordings. As part of her extensive discography, this track remains a significant example of how folk music served as both entertainment and a vessel for regional identity in post-war Yugoslavia.