Vratio sam se, zivote

Kemal Monteno's song 'Vratio sam se, zivote' is a heartfelt celebration of rediscovering the beauty and joy of life after a period of darkness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world that has come alive again, with the protagonist able to hear the grass growing and see the sky dressed in a blue shirt. These natural metaphors symbolize a renewed sense of awareness and appreciation for the simple, yet profound, aspects of life. The imagery of the sea stretching and the sun sneezing away the clouds further emphasizes this rebirth and the clearing away of past troubles.

The song delves into the emotional and spiritual rejuvenation of the protagonist. The lines 'Opet mogu budan sanjati / sve sto zelim' (I can dream awake again / everything I want) and 'imam svemir ljubavi / s' tobom da ga dijelim' (I have a universe of love / to share with you) highlight the newfound ability to dream and love fully. This suggests that the protagonist has overcome significant challenges and is now able to embrace life with a renewed sense of hope and passion. The left side of his heart beating again symbolizes the return of emotional vitality and the joy of living.

The chorus, 'Vratio sam se, zivote / otjer'o sam dane sive' (I have returned, life / I have chased away the gray days), is a triumphant declaration of overcoming adversity. The protagonist asks life if it still has beauty to offer, indicating a readiness to embrace whatever comes next. The acknowledgment that happiness is fleeting and uncertain ('a do kada, ko to moze znati') adds a layer of realism, but the enduring presence of hope ('sve dok u meni zivi nada') reinforces the message that life is beautiful and worth living in the present moment.