It expresses the sorrow of a lost love or a missed opportunity, emphasizing that if the narrator had known how hard it would be to be alone, they would have acted differently.
If you are performing this for a crowd or learning it for leisure: stari_prijatelji_da_sam_znao_ja
Stari Prijatelji were part of a wave of bands that blended traditional Balkan sounds with modern pop sensibilities. Their music remains a staple in "kafanas" (traditional taverns) because it bridges the gap between old-world sentiment and catchy melodies. It expresses the sorrow of a lost love
The song revolves around the universal theme of and the passage of time. stari_prijatelji_da_sam_znao_ja