Zica_markovic_djeram_vise_ne_skripuce May 2026

The silence of the well mirrors the silence of old customs that are no longer practiced.

The lyrics (written by R. Radovanović) and music (by V. Kokorić) capture a specific moment in Yugoslav history when the transition from agricultural to industrial life was leaving its mark on the soul of the people. zica_markovic_djeram_vise_ne_skripuce

is a classic folk song by the Serbian singer Živislav "Žica" Marković , released in 1981. The song is a poignant exploration of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the fading of traditional rural life in the Balkans. The Symbolism of the Đeram The silence of the well mirrors the silence

Žica Marković remains a respected figure in folk music for his ability to convey authentic emotion without over-sensationalism. You can still find his work on platforms like Spotify and YouTube , where listeners continue to comment on the song's "soul" and its accurate portrayal of the quiet tragedy of a dying village. Kokorić) capture a specific moment in Yugoslav history

At the heart of the song is the —the traditional wooden counterpoise well once found in every Serbian village yard. In folk tradition, the "creak" (škripa) of the well was the heartbeat of the homestead. It signaled that life was active, that water was being drawn for family and livestock, and often served as a meeting place for young lovers.

The central theme, "Đeram više ne škripuće" (The well no longer creaks), serves as a powerful metaphor for: