Zivi bili, pa videli
Zeljko Samardzic · Other Songs - Zeljko Samardzic
to bila je prolazna strast
tek poslednji pogled za zbogom
i ne sluzi ti na cast
Sad mi se hvalis sa drugim
mucis me, nisam kriv
hoces da ne idem dalje
da patim dok sam ziv
Al' okrece se kolo ljubavi
zivi bili, pa videli
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Zivi bili, videli
ko ce pre da zazali
kome ce ko da zafali
Ko ce za kim patiti
ko ce koga pozvati
tebe ja ili mene ti
zivi bili, pa videli
Bice mi bolje sa drugim
jednom si kazala to
predao sam se bez borbe
i samo te pustio
Sad mi se smejes u lice
a ja sam i dalje sam
cekam na jos jednu sansu
i zivim za taj dan
Al' okrece se kolo ljubavi
zivi bili, pa videli
Ref.
Zivi bili, videli
ko ce pre da zazali
kome ce ko da zafali
Ko ce za kim patiti
ko ce koga pozvati
tebe ja ili mene ti
Al' okrece se kolo ljubavi
zivi bili, pa videli
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Zivi bili, pa videli
Zeljko Samardžić's "Zivi bili, pa videli" stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk-pop, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with melodic sensibilities that defined the region's musical landscape in the 1970s. The track captures the nostalgic and reflective mood characteristic of Samardžić's discography, often exploring themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time through his distinctive vocal delivery. As a staple of his catalog, the song resonates with listeners familiar with the era's cultural output, serving as a poignant reminder of a specific moment in history and artistic expression. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion without relying on complex production, relying instead on the raw power of the melody and the artist's mastery of the genre.