The lyrics, written and composed by Josip Ivanković , paint a nostalgic picture of a Slavonian village:
The song is a staple of the genre, which features string instruments like the prim , brač , and bugarija . For many in Croatia and the diaspora, this track represents: u_mom_selu_sirok_sor
The song describes dogs barking and tamburas playing under windows as young men ("mangupi") serenades girls and choose their future brides. The lyrics, written and composed by Josip Ivanković
It concludes with the image of a wedding procession ("svatovi") moving through the muddy village streets to the bride's home, celebrating the cycle of life and community. The Cultural Impact of the Tamburica written and composed by Josip Ivanković