Nisam te zasluzio

Oliver Dragojević's song "Nisam te zasluzio" is a poignant exploration of regret and self-realization in the aftermath of a lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is left alone, contemplating the stars and his numerous mistakes. The imagery of counting morning stars under the sky's cap suggests a sense of solitude and introspection. The protagonist questions whether any star still twinkles for him, symbolizing a search for hope or a sign that his lost love might still care for him.

The song delves deeper into the protagonist's feelings of unworthiness and regret. He acknowledges that he did not deserve his lover and realizes this truth too late, comparing himself to a bad gambler who has squandered his last chance. This metaphor of gambling highlights the recklessness and poor decisions that led to the end of the relationship. The line "Na zadnju kartu tebe sam potrosio" (I spent my last card on you) underscores the finality of his loss and the depth of his regret.

In the final verse, the protagonist resigns himself to his fate, feeling as though life is playing its last set while he visibly sinks. He expresses a sense of apathy towards the world's end, indicating that nothing matters to him anymore without his lover. The mention of the flowers that bloomed from her eyes for him adds a layer of poetic beauty and sorrow, emphasizing the unique and irreplaceable nature of the love he has lost. Dragojević's emotive delivery and the melancholic melody further amplify the song's themes of regret, loss, and the painful realization of one's mistakes.