O, Moravo, daleko se slivas
Lepa Lukic · Other Songs - Lepa Lukic
da li mene s mojim dragim snivas
da li snivas zagledano dvoje
na obali tvojoj kako stoje
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Da l' jos cuvas vodenice stare
i u njima vredne spomenare
da l' nam budna cuvas vite zore
da li gledas ko ti polja ore
Moravo, o Moravo
Pricuvaj nam pesmu naseg kraja
pesmu sela, ponos zavicaja
cuvaj sunce na Moravi sjajno
i Moravac kolo zavicajno
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Cuvaj nosnju dicne Sumadije
Sumadije tvoje Srbadije
cuvaj polja, vocnjake, sljivare
cuvaj lepe obicaje stare
Moravo, o Moravo
Cuvaj pesmu ptica u vrbaku
bastovane u svom povrtnjaku
cuvaj skele i moravske staze
vodenice da ti ne odlaze
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Oj, Moravo, najmilija reko
nosi pozdrav svima na daleko
nek' se pozdrav po svetu raspline
iz Moravske pitome kotline
Moravo, o Moravo
O, Moravo, daleko se slivas
Lepa Brena Lukic's 'O, Moravo, daleko se slivas' stands as a quintessential example of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the melancholic essence of Serbian rural life. Recorded during the mid-20th century, the song reflects the traditional style for which Lukic became renowned, blending acoustic instrumentation with emotive vocals that resonated across the Balkans. The lyrics, though not quoted here, evoke themes of longing and the passage of time, characteristic of the genre's storytelling tradition. As a staple of her discography, the recording exemplifies the cultural heritage of the region, preserving folk motifs that continue to influence contemporary interpretations of the style. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic delivery and the timeless narrative of the homeland.