Vec odavno ja ne ljubim
Zaim Imamovic · Other Songs - Zaim Imamovic
niti gledam moje sunce jarko
suze teku niz obraze bijele
pa mi kvase moje usne vrele
Suza vrela u dusu prodire
jos vrelija iz duse izvire
u srce se rasplakano slila
tajna ljubav suzama se skriva
Pravu ljubav nije lako kriti
a ni tugu u srcu nositi
srce boli, dusa nemiruje
ne zna srce ljubav da sakrije
Ne gleda me vise niko majko
ja ne mogu zivjeti ovako
ja cu poci preko bijela svijeta
o ljubavi jadna i prokleta
Vec odavno ja ne ljubim
Zaim Imamović's 'Vec odavno ja ne ljubim' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of post-war Bosnian identity. Recorded in the late 1980s, the track blends traditional folk instrumentation with a modern vocal delivery that became a staple of the region's musical landscape. The song's enduring popularity stems from its poetic narrative, which reflects on lost love and the passage of time, resonating deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. As a cornerstone of the genre, it exemplifies the era's unique fusion of local cultural heritage and contemporary songwriting, cementing Imamović's legacy as a pivotal figure in the region's musical history.