Niska Banja
Olivera Katarina · Other Songs - Olivera Katarina
Niska Banja, topla voda
za mangupe ziva zgoda
(2x)
Em ka lavlam, em kamavla
and'o Nisi ka mekav la
(2x)
Mi Cigani, meraklije
ne mozemo bez rakije
(2x)
Bez rakije sljivovice
i bez mlade cigancice
(2x)
Jedan, dva, tri, cetir', pet, sest
sedam, osam, devet, deset
(2x)
Deset, devet, osam, sedam
sest, pet, cetir', tri, dva, jedan
Deset, devet, osam, sedam
sest, pet, cetir', tri, dva, nula
Duj, duj, duj, duj, desuduj
cumidav la and'o muj
Em ka lavlam, em kamavla
and'o Nisi ka mekav la
za mangupe ziva zgoda
(2x)
Em ka lavlam, em kamavla
and'o Nisi ka mekav la
(2x)
Mi Cigani, meraklije
ne mozemo bez rakije
(2x)
Bez rakije sljivovice
i bez mlade cigancice
(2x)
Jedan, dva, tri, cetir', pet, sest
sedam, osam, devet, deset
(2x)
Deset, devet, osam, sedam
sest, pet, cetir', tri, dva, jedan
Deset, devet, osam, sedam
sest, pet, cetir', tri, dva, nula
Duj, duj, duj, duj, desuduj
cumidav la and'o muj
Em ka lavlam, em kamavla
and'o Nisi ka mekav la
Niska Banja
Olivera Katarina's "Niska Banja" stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav pop music, capturing the romantic and melancholic spirit of the 1970s. Recorded during a period when her voice became synonymous with the region's musical identity, the track exemplifies the genre's blend of folk instrumentation and polished pop production. The song remains a cultural touchstone, frequently covered by subsequent generations of artists who sought to emulate its emotive delivery and atmospheric sound. Its enduring popularity reflects the era's emphasis on lyrical depth and melodic beauty, cementing Katarina's legacy as a pivotal figure in the history of Balkan music.