Bolestan sam, bolestan
Franjo Knezevic · Other Songs - Franjo Knezevic
Bolestan sam, bolestan
bolestan sam do kraja
nista me ne raduje
niti lijepe, niti lijek
samo mislim na tebe
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Dodji, dodji, andjele
dodji, dodji, dodji, ljubavi
da te vidim i da ozdravim
Zar ti ne znas, golube
bolestan sam zbog tebe
jer te ruke ne grle
jer te usne ne ljube
jer ne mogu bez tebe
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Bolestan sam, bolestan
stat ce srce, osjecam
a ti na me ne mislis
a ti za me ne maris
zaboravljas na mene
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bolestan sam do kraja
nista me ne raduje
niti lijepe, niti lijek
samo mislim na tebe
Ref.
Dodji, dodji, andjele
dodji, dodji, dodji, ljubavi
da te vidim i da ozdravim
Zar ti ne znas, golube
bolestan sam zbog tebe
jer te ruke ne grle
jer te usne ne ljube
jer ne mogu bez tebe
Ref.
Bolestan sam, bolestan
stat ce srce, osjecam
a ti na me ne mislis
a ti za me ne maris
zaboravljas na mene
Ref.
Bolestan sam, bolestan
Franjo Knežević's "Bolestan sam, bolestan" stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, characterized by its haunting melody and deep emotional resonance. The song reflects the traditional musical style prevalent across the former Yugoslavia, blending acoustic instrumentation with lyrical themes of longing and introspection. Knežević's voice delivers the performance with a distinct authenticity that became a hallmark of his career, capturing the spirit of rural life and the melancholic moods often explored in this genre. As a standalone recording, the track exemplifies the enduring appeal of folk traditions that continue to influence regional music today.