Song by Cigani Ivanovici, which was a famous group throughout the entire Balkan area, playing traditional Roma and Russian music.

Cigani Ljubljat Pesni

Cigani ljubit’ pesnji,
a pesnji nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit pesnji,
a pesnji udavlije.

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O mama, mama, mama,
ljubit cigana jana.
O mama, mama, mama,
ljubit cigana jana.

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Cigani ljubit’ sumi,
a sumi nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit’ sumi
a sumi daragije.

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Cigani ljubit’ konji,
a konji nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit konji,
a konji varanije.

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Cigani ljubit’ vina,
a vina nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit vina,
gruzinska razliva.

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Ciganji ljubit’ koljca,
a koljca nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit’ sergi,
a sergi zalatije.

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Cigani ljubit’ pesnji,
a pesnji nje prastije.
Cigani ljubit pesnji,
a pesnji udavlije.

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Translation:

Gypsies love poems,
songs, special, unusual,
gypsies love songs, songs about heroes.

Oh mama, mama, mama,
I love the gypsy Jana … 2x

Gypsies prefer fur coats,
special fur coats,
gypsies prefer fur coats,
expensive fur coats.

Oh mama, mama, mama,
I love the gypsy Jana … 2x

Gypsies love horses, race horses,
gypsies love horses, race horses.

Oh mama, mama, mama,
I love the gypsy Jana … 2x

Gypsies prefer wine, good wine,
gypsies love wine and refill St. George.

Oh mama, mama, mama,
I love the gypsy Jana … 2x

Gypsies prefer rings and special jewelry,
gypsies love earrings, gold earrings.

Oh mama, mama, mama,
I love the gypsy Jana … 2x