Zelim da te imam uvek pored sebe
Zorica Markovic · Other Songs - Zorica Markovic
topli osmeh nikad zaboravit' necu
dodir tvojih ruku meni snagu daje
zelim nasa ljubav vecito da traje
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Zelim, zelim da te imam
uvek pored sebe
srce mi je puno
kad mislim na tebe
U grudima mojim vatra srece gori
ti si moje sunce u prolecnoj zori
bio si i bices izvor mojih zelja
ja od tebe nemam boljeg prijatelja
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Na rastanak nikad ja da mislim necu
sudba mi je s' tobom dodelila srecu
zato mi ne reci da je ljubav prosla
na kraj sveta s' tobom ja bih samo posla
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Zelim da te imam uvek pored sebe
Zorica Marković's 'Zelim da te imam uvek pored sebe' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav pop music, blending romantic sentiment with the region's distinct melodic sensibilities. Recorded during the height of her career, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic fusion of folk instrumentation and modern pop structures. The song captures the enduring desire for constant companionship, a theme central to the era's romantic ballads. Marković's vocal delivery, marked by emotional depth and clarity, anchors the composition, making it a staple in the regional repertoire. While specific chart positions vary by region, the song's popularity is evident in its inclusion within her extensive discography and its frequent performance in live settings across the former Yugoslavia. It remains a representative work of the period, reflecting both personal artistic expression and broader cultural trends of the time.