: It carries a melancholic yet graceful tone, typical of songs describing pastoral life and unrequited or distant love. Lyrical Themes
While Nikolić's 2007/2008 recordings are definitive, other notable artists have covered the track to keep the tradition alive: jordan_nikolic_smilj_smiljana_pokraj_vode_brala
The title translates roughly to "Smiljana was picking immortelle (smilje) by the water". : It carries a melancholic yet graceful tone,
: Jordan Nikolić was known for his lyrical tenor and emotional delivery, which avoided the excessive ornamentation often found in modern turbo-folk, staying true to the traditional roots of the region . jordan_nikolic_smilj_smiljana_pokraj_vode_brala