A rhythmic drive that made it a staple in kafanas (traditional taverns), ironically being sung in the very places where the "drunkards" mentioned in the song would congregate. Cultural Legacy

Sharp, virtuosic accordion riffs that mirror the emotional highs and lows of the lyrics.

"Pijanico, ostavljam te" (Drunkard, I'm Leaving You) is a classic of Yugoslav-era folk music, most famously performed by with the legendary ensemble Južni Vetar .