"" is a standout folk track by the Serbian singer Ćana (Stanojka Bodiroža), released in 2002 under the Grand Production label. The song appeared on her album Imam dokaz and quickly became one of her most enduring hits, often performed at celebrations and weddings across the Balkans. Song Composition and Lyrics
You can listen to the original 2002 audio and see its recent live endurance here: Cana - Ima, ima stila - (Audio 2002) Grand Production YouTube• 9 Jul 2012 Ima, Ima Stila - Cana & Orkestar Mice Nikolica - Shazam Cana - Ima, ima stila - (Audio 2002)
The lyrics explore themes of love and acceptance, specifically following a woman who has chosen a partner with some "rough edges": "" is a standout folk track by the
: There's a pragmatic streak to the lyrics; she mentions she won't check his past so she can "live better and sleep more peacefully". Cultural Impact and Performance Cultural Impact and Performance : The narrator admits
: The narrator admits her partner "gambles a bit and drinks a bit" ( malo kocka, malo pije ), but she insists he is the best for her because he "has style" ( ima stila ).
: She emphasizes that the heart chooses, not the mind, and she doesn't care if others don't approve of him.