Kad se laste vrate (duet Milina Stefanovic)
Toma Zdravkovic · Other Songs - Toma Zdravkovic
i kad mali slavuj zapeva u raju
kad prolece zamirise i nestane zimske studi
i kad se radost u svakom probudi
Procvetace zumbul plavi
i mirisno majsko cvece
ali nasa ljubav vratiti se nece
a vratiti se nece, a vratiti se nece
Vrati ce se laste svome rodnom kraju
a ja nikad necu tvome zagrljaju
donece ti laste male, donece i novu radost
ali ljubav nikad jer nam prodje mladost
Godine su mnoge prosle
i mnoga ce leta proci
a ja tebi mila nikad necu doci
a nikad necu doci, a nikad necu doci
Odletite laste preko sinjeg mora
i sletite dragoj kraj njenog prozora
pogledajte da li su sad njene bujne kose bele
ili ce vas toplo njene ruke svele
A njene ruke svele, a njene ruke svele
Kad se laste vrate
Toma Zdravković's 'Kad se laste vrate' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with emotive vocal delivery. Recorded as a duet with Milina Stefanović, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic focus on storytelling and communal themes often found in Balkan folk traditions. The song captures the essence of rural life and seasonal cycles, utilizing a melodic structure that resonates deeply within the region's musical heritage. As a staple of Zdravković's discography, it reflects the era's emphasis on preserving cultural identity through song, serving as a timeless piece that continues to define the sound of Yugoslav folk music for generations of listeners.