Picaferaj
Oliver Dragojevic · Other Songs - Oliver Dragojevic
za Marjan umorna zadje
Krizevon kalon niz varos pojde
na rivu picaferaj
Na kosti nosi on skale
da moze uzgat ferale
klapadu zute stare postole
ca su se sjale na bal
Ref.
Polako, soto voce
o bodulu on piva
zavrsija je posal
zasvitlila je riva
Zapalila se cila
u ijadu koluri
ka mladost ca je prosla
a starosti se zuri
Kuntenat doma se vraca
noga za nogon se vuce
skripadu bolno kosti mu stare
ca je daleko do kuce
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Picaferaj
Oliver Dragojević's 'Picaferaj' stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav rock, capturing the raw energy and existential angst of the late 1970s. Released during a pivotal era for the former Yugoslavia, the track exemplifies the genre's fusion of electric rock with poetic lyricism that would come to define the region's musical identity. As one of Dragojević's most celebrated compositions, the song has transcended its original context to become a cultural touchstone, frequently covered by artists across the Balkans and beyond. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to articulate a shared sense of longing and rebellion, cementing Dragojević's legacy as a central figure in the history of Yugoslav music.