The recurring refrain "Sve dok te bude imalo, ja se ne plašim nimalo" (As long as you exist, I am not afraid at all) highlights the strength found in genuine partnership.
The lyrics, penned by Merlin himself with production from and Mahir Beathouse , touch on universal themes of emotional vulnerability:
At its core, the song is a rejection of superficiality. Merlin uses evocative imagery—asking for flowers that actually smell and words that truly inspire—to plead for sincerity in a world that often settles for "lies in dreams".
The album containing this track made history as the first from the former Yugoslavia to enter the top list, cementing Merlin’s status as a global artist. Whether you're listening to the Official Audio or the powerful Live version from Koševo 2015 , the song's "bird of the heart" continues to soar for fans across the Balkans and beyond.
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Dino Merlin - Sve dok te bude imalo (English translation #2)