Moj dilbere (English: My Sweetheart or My Darling) is a Bosnian traditional folk and sevdalinka song.
The song is sung from the female point of view, no matter the gender of the singer.
Origins The song has been in Bosnia since Ottoman times. The exact authors are unknown and Moj dilbere is considered to be a traditional song.
Lyrics The song is sung from the perspective of a female in the Ottoman Empire. Original English translationMoj dilbere, kud’ se šećeš? Aj, što i mene ne povedeš?
Povedi me u čaršiju, Aj, pa me prodaj bazardžiji
Uzmi za me oku zlata Aj, pa pozlati dvoru vrataMy darling, where do you betake yourself? Oh, why don't you lead me there too?
Lead me to the čaršija Oh, then sell me to the bazaar merchant.
Take for me an oka of gold! Oh, then gild the door for the palace!
Covers Moj dilbere has been covered frequently over the years. Covers have been done by singers from Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, The Netherlands and various other countries.
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See also List of Bosnia and Herzegovina folk songs Sevdalinka Emina Kraj potoka bistre vode Sejdefu majka buđaše
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