Kraj pendzera Jusuf stari
Zaim Imamovic · Other Songs - Zaim Imamovic
Kraj pendzera Jusuf stari
kahvu srce, cibuk zari
gleda seher grad
i sjeca se davnih dana
onog vakta i zemana
kad je bio mlad
K'o jelen je nekad bio
konje jah'o, vino pio
Jusuf soko siv
s djevojkama sevdisao
uz sargiju pjevat znao
kao niko ziv
O mladosti, zlatni dani
djulistane poharani
divna li si, haj
djul-beharu ime slatko
Zehro, Suhro, Lejlo Hatko
vaj, sevdahu, vaj
Sta je zivot, dva koraka
od avlije do sokaka
kratak kaljav put
sapce Jusuf mutna cela
a niz bradu mu suza vrela
kanu na dlan zut
kahvu srce, cibuk zari
gleda seher grad
i sjeca se davnih dana
onog vakta i zemana
kad je bio mlad
K'o jelen je nekad bio
konje jah'o, vino pio
Jusuf soko siv
s djevojkama sevdisao
uz sargiju pjevat znao
kao niko ziv
O mladosti, zlatni dani
djulistane poharani
divna li si, haj
djul-beharu ime slatko
Zehro, Suhro, Lejlo Hatko
vaj, sevdahu, vaj
Sta je zivot, dva koraka
od avlije do sokaka
kratak kaljav put
sapce Jusuf mutna cela
a niz bradu mu suza vrela
kanu na dlan zut
Kraj pendzera Jusuf stari
Zaim Imamović's 'Kraj pendzera Jusuf stari' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the raw emotional depth characteristic of the region's traditional sound. The track exemplifies the genre's focus on pastoral themes and the poignant relationship between generations, often exploring the hardships of rural life. As a recording from this era, it reflects the enduring appeal of acoustic storytelling that prioritizes melody and vocal nuance over complex production. The song remains a significant piece within the broader canon of Balkan folk, resonating with listeners who appreciate the authenticity and cultural heritage embedded in such works.