Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2003-06-02
- Album Name: East meets East
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Traditional: Jovano Jovanke (Arr. by Jerzy Bawol, Nigel Kennedy, Tomasz Kukurba and Tomasz Lato)” by Traditional
“Jovano Jovanke” is a traditional Macedonian song that has been performed and recorded in a variety of forms throughout the years. The version recorded by Jerzy Bawol, Nigel Kennedy, Tomasz Kukurba and Tomasz Lato in 2003 is a mournful yet spirited take on the song. The lyrics are of unrequited love and the longing to be reunited with a lost beloved. The slow tempo and haunting violin lines found throughout the song creates a sense of solemn yet hopeful longing. The lyrics focus on the idea that love transcends even death, and even if the couple cannot physically be together, their love binds them eternally. The main theme of the song is that no force can stop love and that their bond is unbreakable. Overall, the bittersweet beauty of this traditional Balkan song is truly captivating.