Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Ovo je Balkan" by
Milan Stankovic are about love and pride for the Balkans, especially for the Serbian capital, Belgrade. The text is very simple and repetitive.
In the lyrics, the person "Ljubice" is addressed, which is a diminutive form of "Ljubav", meaning "love" in Serbian. "Hej, Ljubice, Ljubice" means "Hey, my love".
The singer describes how Ljubice embraces and kisses him. He says: "Ljubis me k'o balavica, nije te sram" (You kiss me like a baby, you have no shame). He is proud to be with her in the city of Belgrade and says: "Beograd, Beograd, ja bezobrazan" (Belgrade, Belgrade, I am shameless).
The chorus is repeated several times and emphasizes the pride and love for the Balkans: "Ovo je Balkan, come on, Hop, hop, hop" (This is the Balkans, come on, Hop, hop, hop).
The song lyrics also contain some words in Serbian like "naski" (in a Serbian way) and "haubice" (cannons). This shows the connection to the Balkans and Serbian culture.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Ovo je Balkan" by Milan Stankovic express love, pride, and joy for the culture and people of the Balkans. It is a song that invites to dance and celebrate, and expresses the connection with one's own heritage and identity.