Napijem se, pa sve brzo zaboravim

Song Meaning

This track paints a picture of someone who dives headfirst into infatuation, specifically fixating on "neke plave oči" (some blue eyes), repeating the line to emphasize the intensity of the initial feeling. It's a sudden, almost overwhelming emotional surge that seems to define their romantic pursuits. The immediate follow-up, however, isn't reciprocation or continued pursuit, but a retreat into a coping mechanism. The core tension lies in the cycle of intense emotional investment followed by a deliberate, self-imposed oblivion. When love hits, the narrator's response is to get drunk and forget everything. This isn't just about drowning sorrows; it's a proactive strategy to erase the very feelings that seem to consume them. The repetition of "Napijem se, pa sve brzo zaboravim" (I get drunk, then I quickly forget everything) hammers home this desperate attempt at emotional reset. The lyrics present a stark contrast between the vulnerability of falling in love and the harshness of seeking escape. The narrator admits, "Ostavi me, a ja odem krčmaru da društvo pravim" (They leave me, and I go to the tavern to keep company), highlighting a pattern of abandonment and immediate recourse to alcohol and company. This isn't a nuanced exploration of heartbreak; it's a blunt acknowledgment of a recurring pattern of seeking solace in intoxication after romantic rejection. What makes these lyrics resonate is their raw, unvarnished portrayal of a coping strategy that prioritizes immediate relief over processing pain. The repeated assertion, "Nije čovek, nije čovek ko ne voli da popije" (A person isn't a person who doesn't like to drink), serves as a justification, almost a cultural shrug, for this behavior. It suggests a resignation to this cycle, framing drinking as an almost inherent part of navigating life's emotional blows, especially after the sting of being left.