U bosanskom malom selu
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U bosanskom malom selu
gdje Krivaja tece rijeka
jedna prica o ljubavi
pamtice se do vijeka
Od zalosti cvijece vene
suh je zumbul i kadifa
zbog ljubavi nestale su
lijepa Saza i Halifa
Ref.
Ah, ljudi, da li znate
kako gorko zna da boli
kad se bolno razum gubi
a srce ne smije da voli
Jednog dana kraj rijeke
jedna drugu zagrlise
na obali osta pismo
i u vodu skocise
Sad proklinju stare majke
svoje rijeci pune placa
jer sad vide da je ljubav
ljubav od zivota jaca
Ref.
gdje Krivaja tece rijeka
jedna prica o ljubavi
pamtice se do vijeka
Od zalosti cvijece vene
suh je zumbul i kadifa
zbog ljubavi nestale su
lijepa Saza i Halifa
Ref.
Ah, ljudi, da li znate
kako gorko zna da boli
kad se bolno razum gubi
a srce ne smije da voli
Jednog dana kraj rijeke
jedna drugu zagrlise
na obali osta pismo
i u vodu skocise
Sad proklinju stare majke
svoje rijeci pune placa
jer sad vide da je ljubav
ljubav od zivota jaca
Ref.
U bosanskom malom selu
Zaim Imamović's "U bosanskom malom selu" stands as a defining work of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the rustic charm and melancholic spirit of rural Bosnia. Recorded in the mid-to-late 1960s, the song exemplifies the genre's emphasis on acoustic instrumentation and emotive vocal delivery. As a staple of the era's folk revival, it reflects the cultural identity of the Balkans through traditional melodies and storytelling. The track remains a significant piece in the artist's discography, widely recognized for its authentic representation of village life and its enduring appeal within the broader canon of Yugoslav popular music.