: The song is a classic example of late-80s/early-90s Yugoslav folk. It balances traditional melodic lines with a professional studio sheen that allowed it to transition from kafana settings to mainstream radio.
: The refrain "Proklet da je ovaj život, samo bol i suze" (Cursed be this life, only pain and tears) has become a staple of Balkan folk culture, often cited as a definitive anthem for unrequited or lost love. : The song is a classic example of
"Proklet da je ovaj život," originally released in on the album of the same name and later widely circulated in high-definition audio formats associated with 1991 , remains one of Biljana Jevtić’s most iconic and emotionally resonant folk tracks. Musical Review "Proklet da je ovaj život," originally released in
The lyrics, written by (sometimes credited with Zoran Leković or others from the Ćajić family), are a masterclass in the "heartbreak folk" genre: "Proklet da je ovaj život