Ponekad nocu dok spava grad
Valentino · Other Songs - Valentino
Ponekad nocu, dok spava grad
ti tiho plovis pod moje cebe
u oku dragulj probudis
i topal vjetar donosis
Ponekad nocu ne ide san
a malo lane kraj mene cuci
i pita tiho, najtise
da l' smo isti k'o nekad pr'je
Ref. 2x
A ja te volim najvise
ja te volim najludje
moje pjesme najljepse
pisane su za tebe
Mirno spavaj, golube
nebo sapce, ne boj se
tvoje usne kajsije
ne dam nikad nikome
I kad planeta zastane
svi polude i nekud zure
bit' cu uvijek kraj tebe
dok nase suze postoje
Ref. 4x
ti tiho plovis pod moje cebe
u oku dragulj probudis
i topal vjetar donosis
Ponekad nocu ne ide san
a malo lane kraj mene cuci
i pita tiho, najtise
da l' smo isti k'o nekad pr'je
Ref. 2x
A ja te volim najvise
ja te volim najludje
moje pjesme najljepse
pisane su za tebe
Mirno spavaj, golube
nebo sapce, ne boj se
tvoje usne kajsije
ne dam nikad nikome
I kad planeta zastane
svi polude i nekud zure
bit' cu uvijek kraj tebe
dok nase suze postoje
Ref. 4x
Ponekad nocu dok spava grad
Valentino's 1986 hit 'Ponekad nocu dok spava grad' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, blending poetic melancholy with driving guitar riffs. Released during the height of the country's post-war cultural renaissance, the track captures the introspective mood of a nation reflecting on its turbulent history. The song's enduring popularity stems from its ability to resonate universally, transcending specific political contexts to address themes of solitude and urban life. As a cornerstone of the Yugoslav rock canon, it exemplifies the genre's capacity to fuse local identity with broader musical influences, cementing Valentino's legacy as a pivotal figure in the region's musical landscape.