Pesma o jednom petlu [English translation]

I had an awesome rooster, he was a real devil

In the rain or in the wind, he'd always stand straight up

Feathers flying through the village, there's a terrible commotion

In our house, we always had good eggs

I had an awesome rooster, he was a real lunatic

When he pecked at a hen, it was as if a pickax hit her

But hens, strange birds, their hearts always beat

For some ruffian that's good at pecking

It wasn't only hens that he fancied

No, he'd also jump on geese and on ducks

Not to mention turkeys, if he ever had a chance

It's the same principle, the rest is just details

I had an awesome rooster, he was a little strange

During the day somewhat drowsy, but at night always awake

Girls from my village heard rumors of that stud

Because of that rooster, I had a good reputation too

It wasn't only ...

I had an awesome rooster, he was a world champion

These days roosters are weird, every hair bothers them

I don't know why that is, these are different times

In any case, compared to my rooster, these are all bantams

I'm pushing sixty-five, late autumn is coming

My friends are leaving, I'm waiting for my turn

But this old age wouldn't be so bad

If I could hear my rooster crow at least once a month

So, this is the advice that this old man will give you:

When you have a young rooster, don't let him waste away

Let him fly, let hens see him

One day it will be too late, time flies for the rooster too

It wasn't only ...

• Artist:Đorđe Balašević
• Album:Pub (1982)