Serbia Eurovision 2026: Lavina
– “Kraj Mene“
Artist: Lavina
Song: “Kraj Mene”
Songwriters: Ivan Jegdić, Lavina
Language: Serbian
Lavina:
Lavina is a Serbian band active in the local alt-pop-rock scene, blending modern sound, clean production, and pronounced on-stage energy. The lineup is characterized by a contemporary yet melodic approach, with an emphasis on catchy choruses and dynamic arrangements that are reinforced in live performances. They gained broad exposure through their first-time participation in “Pesma za Evroviziju”, reinforcing their status as a symbol of a younger generation in Serbian music.
“Kraj Mene“:
The song “Kraj mene” (in English: “By My Side”) is a pop-rock ballad about the need for emotional closeness, loyalty, and the presence of a loved one in moments of difficulty and vulnerability. The lyrics emphasize mutual dependence and the desire for stability within a relationship, with the speaker asking the significant other to remain “by their side” even in challenging times. Musically, the song builds from a quiet, intimate opening to an emotional chorus that strengthens the message of emotional strength through simplicity and sincerity.
Lyrics of “Kraj Mene”:
Toliko trebalo je
Da potonem u naručje
Podle, stare, navike
Srce si otvorila
Uzalud poklonila
Iz nemara da zgazim ga
Kako da ti pokažem da stalo mi je
Naravno, pre ili kasnije, srušiću sve
Ja još ti čuvam mesto kraj sebe
A ova jednostrana ljubav ubija me
Zar ne vidiš koliko lomim se
Što više dajem manje imam te
Zašto me gledaš s visine
Dok zovem u prazno
I odgovaraš glasom tišine
Da ipak je kasno
Ne mogu još dugo ovako
Da puzim i molim, i klanjam se
Tu si bila kad bilo je lako
Dok mislila si da sam savršen
Ja još ti čuvam mesto kraj sebe
A ova jednostrana ljubav ubija me
Zar ne vidiš koliko lomim se
Što više dajem manje želiš me
Ne želiš me
Još uvek sanjam da si kraj mene
A ova nemoguća ljubav ubija me
Zar ne vidiš koliko lomim ѕe
Što više dajem mаnje želiš me
