Stari kockar
Mile Kitic · Other Songs - Mile Kitic
al' dacu joj da pobedi
da se malo raduje
jos ne zna ona da vara
starog kockara
Da se kladim bit ces moja
dama herc je moja volja
crvena ko ovo vino
sto ga ispijam
Kralj od srca casno gine
krunu s glave ce da skine
gorim s tobom ovu igru
ja da odigram
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Ma igraj mala igraj ti
tek cemo igrati
posle ove partije
jos ne zna ona da vara
starog kockara
Da se kladim nocas gubim
svesno gubim da te ljubim
koliko cu biti duzan
ja te ne pitam
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Stari kockar
Stari kockar stands as a defining track within the extensive discography of Mile Kitic, a central figure in Yugoslav pop and folk music. The song captures the melancholic narrative style characteristic of Kitic's work, exploring themes of fate and personal struggle through his distinctive vocal delivery. As part of a broader catalogue that includes memorable recordings like Vuk samotnjak and Bez tebe nije mi lako, this piece highlights the artist's ability to convey deep emotion within the YUG genre framework. The recording reflects the polished production values typical of his era, emphasizing storytelling over complex instrumentation. Listeners familiar with his body of work will recognize the consistent thematic elements of longing and resilience that permeate his most celebrated songs, cementing his status as a significant voice in regional music history.