The song is a typical folk ballad of that era, exploring themes of love, patience, and the social habits of a partner. The lyrics describe a woman who is aware of her partner’s love for drinking and spending time with friends. While she is tolerant of his lifestyle, she offers a gentle warning to keep her in mind amidst his revelry:
The protagonist expresses that she knew about his habits from the start but asks for him to spend at least some "happy time" with her rather than staying out until every new dawn. You can listen to the original 1988 audio recording here: Ana Bekuta - Pij ako ti se pije - (Audio 1988) Ana Bekuta YouTube• 19-Jul-2012 Ana Bekuta – Pij, ako ti se pije Lyrics - Genius Ana Bekuta - Pij ako ti se pije - (Audio 1988)
"Drink if you want to... just be careful not to lose me". The song is a typical folk ballad of
(Drink, if you feel like drinking) is a classic folk song by the renowned Serbian singer Ana Bekuta , originally released in 1988 . It was featured on her album titled "Uvek postoji nada" (There is always hope), published by the Diskos label. Key Credits Artist: Ana Bekuta Composer & Arranger: Dragan Aleksandrić Lyricist: Miodrag Ž. Ilić Lyrical Themes You can listen to the original 1988 audio