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Mesecina/Moonlight
Slobodan Salijevic Lyrics
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Nema vise meseca
Nema tebe nema mene
Niceg vise nema joj
Pokriva nas ratna tama
Pokriva nas tama joj
A ja se pitam moja draga
Mesecina mesecina
Joj joj joj joj
Sunce sija ponoc bije
Joj joj joj joj
Sa nebesa zaproklija
Niko ne zna niko ne zna
Niko ne zna niko ne zna
Niko ne zna sta to sija
The lyrics of Slobodan Salijevic's song "Mesecina" or "Moonlight" describe a bleak, post-war landscape where the sun and moon have disappeared, leaving behind a darkness that covers everything. The singer laments the absence of his beloved and wonders what the future holds for them in this war-torn world. The repetition of the phrase "Nema vise" or "nothing left" emphasizes the sense of loss and hopelessness that pervades the song.
The refrain of "Mesecina" is haunting and memorable, with the singer calling out the word "joi" several times as if to express his sorrow more deeply. The juxtaposition of the moon shining brightly while darkness dominates the land is a powerful symbol of the contradictions that often appear in times of conflict. The final lines, "Sa nebesa zaproklija, Niko ne zna sta to sija," suggest that something unexpected and perhaps miraculous is happening above, but the singer cannot comprehend its meaning.
Overall, "Mesecina" is a poignant song that reflects the human toll of war and the longing for connection and hope in a world that seems devoid of both.
Line by Line Meaning
Nema vise sunca
The sun is gone
Nema vise meseca
The moon is gone
Nema tebe nema mene
There's no you, there's no me
Niceg vise nema joj
Nothing else exists anymore
Pokriva nas ratna tama
The darkness of war covers us
Pokriva nas tama joj
The darkness covers us
A ja se pitam moja draga
And I wonder, my love,
Sta ce biti sa nama?
What will happen to us?
Mesecina mesecina
Moonlight, moonlight
Joj joj joj joj
Oh oh oh oh
Sunce sija ponoc bije
The sun shines, midnight strikes
Joj joj joj joj
Oh oh oh oh
Sa nebesa zaproklija
There's a thunder from the sky
Niko ne zna niko ne zna
No one knows, no one knows
Niko ne zna niko ne zna
No one knows, no one knows
Niko ne zna sta to sija
No one knows what shines.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dusan Kovacevic, Emir Kusturica, Goran Bregovic
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