Hej Slaveni
Bijelo Dugme · Other Songs - Bijelo Dugme
Hej, Slaveni joste zivi
rijec nasih djedova,
dok za narod srce bije
njihovih sinova.
Zivi, zivi, duh slavenski
zivjeces vjekovma,
zalud prijeti ponor pakla,
zalud vatra groma
Nek' se sada i nad nama
burom sve raznese,
stijena puca, dub se lama,
zemlja nek se trese.
Mi stojimo postojano
kano klisurine,
proklet bio izdajica
svoje domovine.
rijec nasih djedova,
dok za narod srce bije
njihovih sinova.
Zivi, zivi, duh slavenski
zivjeces vjekovma,
zalud prijeti ponor pakla,
zalud vatra groma
Nek' se sada i nad nama
burom sve raznese,
stijena puca, dub se lama,
zemlja nek se trese.
Mi stojimo postojano
kano klisurine,
proklet bio izdajica
svoje domovine.
Hej Slaveni
Released in 1982, "Hej Slaveni" stands as a defining anthem of the Yugoslav rock movement, led by Bijelo Dugme. The track exemplifies the band's signature fusion of hard rock, punk energy, and theatrical flair, capturing the turbulent spirit of the early 1980s Balkan scene. With its driving rhythm and defiant lyrics, the song became an enduring symbol of resistance and national identity across the former Yugoslavia. It remains a cornerstone of the region's musical heritage, celebrated for its raw power and its ability to transcend borders, cementing Bijelo Dugme's status as the genre's most influential act.