Ti si svjetlo, ja sam tama
Zdravko Colic · Other Songs - Zdravko Colic
brod bez kormilara
ti si moja luka
moja zemlja stara
Za mene su bitke
porazi i rane
a ti si da cekas
da se brines za me
Toliko te toga vezalo uz mene
sto bih ja bez svjetla, sto bi ti bez sjene
usred divlje sume, usnula si naga
ja sam tvoja slabost, ti si moja snaga
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Tako zivot sav mire se u nama
tvoja radost, moja tuga
ti si svjetlo, ja sam tama
Posli su na put skitnica i dama
ovaj trn i ova ruza
ti si svjetlo, ja sam tama
Usred divlje sume, usnula si naga
ja sam tvoja slabost, ti si moja snaga
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Ti si svjetlo, ja sam tama
Zdravko Čolić's 'Ti si svjetlo, ja sam tama' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav pop music, blending romantic sentiment with the distinctive vocal style that defined his career. Released during the height of his fame in the 1970s, the track exemplifies the era's characteristic fusion of orchestral arrangements and heartfelt balladry. The song captures a universal theme of duality and longing, characteristic of Čolić's repertoire which often explored complex emotional landscapes. As a staple of his discography, the recording remains a significant cultural artifact, reflecting the musical tastes and artistic expressions of the former Yugoslavia. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and Čolić's emotive delivery, cementing its place in the canon of regional pop history.