Bolesni od ljubavi

Vlado Georgiev's song 'Bolesni od ljubavi' delves into the complexities and emotional turmoil of a love that is both intoxicating and destructive. The title, which translates to 'Sick from Love,' sets the tone for a narrative that explores the paradoxes of a relationship that cannot thrive yet cannot be abandoned. The lyrics reflect a deep familiarity and history between the two individuals, suggesting a long-standing connection that has seen better days. The singer acknowledges that both parties are to blame for the current state of their love, which exists but cannot live fully due to their mutual faults.

The chorus vividly captures the duality of their relationship. With the metaphor of a ship, Georgiev illustrates how he feels with and without his partner. 'Sa tobom tonem u vir' (With you, I sink into a whirlpool) and 'bez tebe nasukan sam kao brod na hrid' (without you, I am stranded like a ship on a reef) poignantly express the sense of being trapped in a cycle of emotional highs and lows. The relationship is a public facade, as they strive to keep their struggles hidden from others, indicating a societal pressure to appear perfect.

The song also touches on the theme of nostalgia and longing for the past. The lines 'Nemas, a dala bi sve, samo da opet bude kao ranije' (You have nothing, but you would give everything just to be like before) reveal a yearning to return to a time when their love was pure and uncomplicated. This longing is juxtaposed with the reality of their current situation, where they are 'bolesni od ljubavi' (sick from love), trapped in a cycle of deceit and unfulfilled promises. The recurring encounters and the irresistible pull they feel towards each other, despite the pain, highlight the addictive nature of their relationship.