Tuzlanka se Sarajkama hvali
Safet Isovic · Other Songs - Safet Isovic
Tuzlanka se Sarajkama hvali
da je goru okom zapalila
Drinu vodu suzom zamutila
a ljepotom bega zanijela
Govore joj Sarajke djevojke
ne hvali se lijepa Tuzlanko
lijepa si al toliko nisi
da bi takva cuda pocinila
Nit si goru okom zapalila
niti Drinu suzom zamutila
nit si mlada bega zanijela
vec si bona lijep san usnila
da je goru okom zapalila
Drinu vodu suzom zamutila
a ljepotom bega zanijela
Govore joj Sarajke djevojke
ne hvali se lijepa Tuzlanko
lijepa si al toliko nisi
da bi takva cuda pocinila
Nit si goru okom zapalila
niti Drinu suzom zamutila
nit si mlada bega zanijela
vec si bona lijep san usnila
Tuzlanka se Sarajkama hvali
Safet Isović's 'Tuzlanka se Sarajkama hvali' stands as a quintessential anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the spirited rivalry and camaraderie between Sarajevo and Tuzla. Released during the height of the former Yugoslavia's cultural golden age, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of traditional folk melodies and energetic accordion-driven rhythms. As one of Isović's most celebrated recordings, it transcends regional boundaries to become a symbol of Bosnian identity and unity. The song's enduring popularity reflects its ability to evoke nostalgia and pride, cementing Isović's legacy as a master of the Balkan folk tradition.