Arsen Dediд‡ - Odlazak (tin Ujeviд‡) Apr 2026

Bohemianism, homesickness (nostalgia), the passing of time, and the spiritual "departure" from the material world. Famous Lyrics Snippet

"Tamo, tamo da putujem, tamo, tamo da tugujem..." (There, there I shall travel, there, there I shall grieve...) Arsen Dedić - Odlazak (Tin Ujević)

The song uses Ujević's poem of the same name. It is a melancholic meditation on leaving, returning to one's roots, and the simple beauty of Dalmatian towns like Imotski and Brač. The mentions of specific locations like Imotski and

The mentions of specific locations like Imotski and Brač have made the song a regional treasure, often performed at cultural ceremonies and funerals to honor the "departure" of great artists. Core Elements of the Song

(Departure) is widely considered one of the most poignant collaborations between Croatian literature and music, featuring the poetry of Tin Ujević set to the music of Arsen Dedić . Originally appearing on Dedić's 1979 album Rimska ploča , it has become an anthem of bohemian nostalgia and existential longing. Core Elements of the Song