The lyrics tell a classic tale of unrequited or secret love. The protagonist recalls the evening he first met a woman he has since loved "more than himself". He watches her pass by every day—beautiful and cheerful—unaware of the "pain in his heart" and the yearning that burns within him. The chorus is particularly famous for its emotional weight:
Cune Gojković was known for his incredible vocal range and ability to perform everything from sevdalinka to Mexican songs. "Ljubav mi srce mori" remains a favorite in kafanas (traditional taverns) and is considered a "song for all times" due to its gentle melody and poetic lyrics. Predrag Gojkovic Cune - Ljubav mi srce mori - (Audio1979)
"Ljubav mi srce mori" is one of the most enduring hits by the legendary Serbian and Yugoslavian folk singer . While the song was originally released on a vinyl EP in 1969 through the PGP RTB label, the "Audio 1979" version often found on platforms like YouTube and Spotify refers to a later recording or re-release associated with the Jugodisk label. Song Composition & Credits The lyrics tell a classic tale of unrequited or secret love
Experience the soulful performance of this classic folk hit from the 1979 recording: Predrag Gojkovic Cune - Ljubav mi srce mori - (Audio1979) Jugodisk Beograd YouTube• Jun 12, 2014 Predrag Gojkovic Cune - Ljubav mi srce mori - (Audio1979) The chorus is particularly famous for its emotional
The song is a staple of traditional-style folk music (novokomponovana narodna muzika) and features contributions from prominent artists of the era: Miodrag Todorović Krnjevac Lyrics: Pantelija (Panta) Radivojević