Ruza i bastovan
Zoran Jovanovic · Other Songs - Zoran Jovanovic
primi mene za svog bastovana
celog leta pravicu ti hlada
zimi grej se pored mene mlada
Ti se plasis, ruzo neubrana
sta ce reci tebi tvoja nana
kada sazna za tvog bastovana
cvetaj ruzo i razvijaj grane
kad porastes prosim te od nane
cvetaj ruzo i razvijaj grane
i ne gledaj druge bastovane
Trava raste, raste pa se kosi
dodje vreme da te neko prosi
vec tri leta i tri hladne zime
ja te cekam, draga, ne odbi me
Ruza i bastovan
Zoran Jovanović's 'Ruza i bastovan' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk rock, blending traditional Serbian melodies with electric instrumentation. Recorded during the vibrant era of the 1970s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic fusion of acoustic folk elements and rock energy. The song reflects the cultural identity and social atmosphere of the time, capturing the spirit of rural life and community through its distinctive vocal delivery and rhythmic structure. As a staple of Jovanović's discography, it remains a significant recording that contributed to the enduring legacy of Yugoslav music, resonating with audiences who appreciate the region's rich musical heritage and the specific stylistic nuances of its folk rock movement.