The realization that "the key of life" is in the mother's hand and that a child's birth teaches one that love means so much more than previously understood.
The "long white hallway" and the heavy minutes that feel like an eternity while waiting for news. Oliver Dragojevic - Kljuc Zivota
Acknowledging the mother's struggle and "happy pain" as she brings a new life into the world. The realization that "the key of life" is
Watch the official lyric video for this classic song to experience its moving narrative first-hand: Oliver Dragojević - Ključ života (Official lyric video) Croatia Records YouTube• Jul 14, 2020 Watch the official lyric video for this classic
The song captures the emotional wait of a father in a hospital hallway. The lyrics describe:
The song was first introduced at the music festival and released as a 7-inch vinyl single by Jugoton. It later appeared on his influential 1979 album, Vjeruj u ljubav . Composer: Zdenko Runjić, Oliver's long-time collaborator. Lyrics: Written by Nena Labić. Arrangement: Stipica Kalogjera. Lyrical Theme and Meaning