: 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.
"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 : The refrain "Proklet da je ovaj život,
Biljana Jevtić - Proklet da je ovaj život - (Audio 1991) HD It balances traditional melodic lines with a professional
: 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,
The lyrics, written by (sometimes credited with Zoran Leković or others from the Ćajić family), are a masterclass in the "heartbreak folk" genre: