The song (meaning "I'm married, she's single") is a prominent track by the Serbian folk singer Željko Jevtović , better known by his stage name Jele . Released in October 2015 under the label Melodija Records , it is part of his album titled Ptica ranjena . Cultural and Musical Context
Since its 2015 debut, the song has maintained significant popularity:
The lyrics, penned by , explore a classic trope in Balkan folk storytelling: the emotional conflict of a married man who finds himself drawn to a single woman.
The original music video and various live versions have garnered millions of views on platforms like YouTube and Spotify , solidifying Jele's position in the modern folk scene. Jele - Ja ozenjen ona neudata (Album 2015)
The title itself establishes a social boundary, highlighting the tension between marital duty and external desire.