"" (If those were only lies) is one of the most iconic songs by the Bosnian pop-rock band Plavi Orkestar (Blue Orchestra). Released in 1998 on the album Longplay , it served as a major comeback hit for the band following a years-long hiatus during the Bosnian War. Song Overview & Meaning

The track is characterized by its melancholic yet catchy pop-rock sound, typical of the band's later style. Its themes focus on the complexities of a past relationship, the passage of time, and a refusal to face painful realities.

It captures a sense of "Yugo-nostalgia" and shared cultural history, which helped it become an anthem across former Yugoslav republics. Context: The Band and the Album Plavi Orkestar – Ako Su To Samo Bile Laži... - Discogs

The central refrain, "If those were only lies, let's keep lying to each other a bit more," suggests a desperate desire to maintain a beautiful illusion rather than accept the finality of a breakup.

The lyrics reflect on how both the narrator and their former partner have changed over time ("I feel that it's no longer you, nor me").

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