Ko te ima taj te nema
Zvonko Bogdan · Other Songs - Zvonko Bogdan
od zivota sto k'o Dunav tece
jer je zivot i svetlo i tama
nekad/nekom/jutro, a nekada/nekome/vece
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Ko te ima taj te nema
ko te nema taj te sanja
ko te sanja taj te ljubi
a ti o tom pojma nemas
Neki zive blizu al' daleko
kao kamen ne mogu se maci
i kad se za ruke drze stalno
u mraku se ne mogu pronaci
I dok se za ruke drze stalno
u mraku se ne mogu dotaci
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Al' dotaknu se linije zivota
dve sudbine kao jedna traju
il' se dirnu, il' se ne dodirnu
al' jedna za drugu dobro znaju
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Ko te ima taj te nema
Zvonko Bogdan's "Ko te ima taj te nema" stands as a defining piece of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of the region's rural life. The song reflects a tradition of storytelling through music, often exploring themes of longing and the passage of time. Recorded in the mid-20th century, it exemplifies the acoustic guitar-driven style characteristic of the era, blending traditional melodies with a narrative depth that resonated across the former Yugoslavia. As a staple of Bogdan's discography, the track remains a significant cultural artifact, illustrating how folk music served as both entertainment and a vessel for communal memory. Its enduring popularity highlights the power of such recordings to preserve linguistic and musical heritage.