Klapa Kampanel — - Ne Budi Me Mati

Featured on the album Aj Ća, Volin Te (2008).

A notable live version is available from their Live In Gavella gala concert. Lyrical Meaning and Themes Klapa Kampanel - Ne budi me mati

The song follows a protagonist returning to their childhood home, using "dreams" as a refuge from the "harsh and heavy" realities of adult life. Featured on the album Aj Ća, Volin Te (2008)

The lyrics describe a desire to stay asleep because, in dreams, the singer is back in their "small port" ( moj porat mali ) and childhood bedroom where the sheets feel the same as they did years ago. The lyrics describe a desire to stay asleep

(Don't Wake Me Up, Mother) is one of the most beloved songs performed by Klapa Kampanel , a prominent Croatian klapa group known for blending traditional a cappella singing with modern pop elements. The song is a powerful anthem of nostalgia, capturing the deep longing for the simplicity of childhood in Dalmatia. Key Information Artist: Klapa Kampanel Composer: Rajko Dujmić Lyricist: Momčilo Popadić

The mother figure represents the ultimate source of safety. Even as an adult, the protagonist finds peace in her presence, asking her not to wake him so he can continue "sailing back to childhood" on his pillow.

The lyrics are rich with regional symbols, such as the maestral (summer wind), komin (traditional hearth), domestic wine, and retirees playing buće (bocce ball). Where to Listen You can find the track on several major platforms: Ne Budi Me Mati