Dilber Dika
Safet Isovic · Other Songs - Safet Isovic
kori majka Ibrahima
il' mi pijes tugo, il' sevdises
ili lutas s jaranima
Ja sam pijan i bez pica
opila me sevdalinka
sto iz srca tugo, izljevase
materina dilber-Dika
Haj, o ljubavi Dika pjeva
pa mi srcu mira ne da
svaka joj je rijec sladja
od secera i od meda
Haj, samo joj je srce hladno
kao pusta gruda leda
o ljubavi Dika pjeva
tamburica sitno svira
Ukro bih je tugo, al' ne mogu
od musevka i demira
star demire moj nemire
nocas cu te salomiti
Pa cu mojoj tugo, dilber Diki
medna usta poljubiti
haj, tamburice umiljata
lahko krilo sevdalinke
Cas se smijes, a cas places
u rukama dilber Dike
haj, da ne slusam zvuke tvoje
prepuklo bi srce moje
Dilber Dika by Safet Isovic
Safet Isovic's 'Dilber Dika' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with a rustic, storytelling vocal style. The track captures the essence of rural life and regional identity, characteristic of Isovic's extensive discography which often explores themes of nature, labor, and local heritage. Recorded in the mid-to-late 20th century, the song reflects the enduring appeal of folk traditions that preserved cultural narratives before the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Isovic's voice and musical approach helped keep these authentic sounds alive, influencing subsequent generations of folk performers across the region. The recording remains a significant piece of the broader Yugoslav folk canon, celebrated for its raw emotion and unadorned authenticity.