Produced by the renowned accordionist , the song features the rich, traditional instrumentation that defined the "golden era" of Yugoslav folk music. Kalezić’s emotional delivery brings to life the lyrics written by Ljubinka Vasić , which plead with youth to "stand still" so it can finally be enjoyed "slowly" ( na tenane ). Lyrics (Tekst Pesme)
The verses touch on the irony of life: how summer passed without "heat" ( bez žara ) and how, just as love begins to bloom in the heart, youth threatens to leave. Stan mladosti stani stani Zoran Kalezic matrica Maki sound
"Stan' mladosti, stani, stani da te trošim na tenane tek dolaze moji dani nek listaju moje grane" Produced by the renowned accordionist , the song
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The song’s chorus is its most famous element, often sung in unison at celebrations: