Pusto tursko

Azra · Other Songs - Azra

Evo me u mome stidu
trag mi se tu gubi
jos od ona davna ljeta
kad je prestala da me ljubi

Puno vremena je od tad proslo
i nije da se pravdam
al' opet, eto gledam
i to da znas

Ako treba da se malo
i zenske sjetim vrline
upravo je nedokucivost
mjera njihove sudbine

Jer kad ona bira
ona bira prokazanog tatu
ili barem malog batu
i to da znas

A rastali smo se ondje
gdje smo izasli iz grada
inata, meraka, derta
rusvaja i mraka

Druga lica kao ladje
svojim putem brode
do neke druge zgode
i to da znas

A sto se razlike tice
koja postoji i buja
musko putuje vec gdje stigne
dok zensko mjesto cuva

Jer duh pripada nebu
kao sto dusa zemlji tezi
i zato se na mjesec rezi
i to da znas

I za kraj, Crnjanski rece
uokvirite zlatom
na oltaru zarkom
pecate ustava i prava
zakona i statuta

Privilegija hiljadu puta
obecanja i fermana
pohvala sa svih strana
naroda mog, da vidi Bog
naroda mog, da vidi Bog

Pusto tursko

Azra's "Pusto tursko" stands as a defining track within the Yugoslav rock canon, exemplifying the band's unique fusion of traditional folk melodies with modern rock instrumentation. Released on the album "Other Songs," the recording captures the essence of the former Yugoslavia's musical identity, blending poetic lyricism with a driving, melodic sound that resonated deeply across the region. The song reflects the broader cultural atmosphere of the era, utilizing Azra's signature style to explore themes of longing and historical reflection. Its enduring popularity highlights the artist's ability to create music that transcends specific borders while remaining rooted in the distinct sonic landscape of the Balkans.