Knina ne dam

"Knina ne dam" (Serbian Cyrillic: "Книна не дам", lit. "I Don't Give Knin") is a song written and performed by prominent Serb war singer Baja Mali Knindža. It is featured as the closing track of the debut album Ne dam Krajine, though would be overshadowed by other songs similar in theme.

"Книна не дам"
Song by Баја Мали Книнџа
from the album Не дам Крајине
English title	I Don't Give Knin
Released	1991 (1991)
Genre	Novokompovana
Length	2:30
Label	Jugodisk
Producer(s)	Жељко Грујић

Music and lyrics

The song conveys a defiant and proud message to defend the Serb homeland in Krajina, particularly the town of Knin, against any external threats. It highlights the unbreakable bond between the Serb people and their land, their resilience in the face of adversity, and the historic continuity of their struggles for freedom and justice.

It’s a declaration that, despite the loss and displacement caused by the war, the people of Krajina will not forget their roots and will always defend their heritage (Log Revolution)

Lyrics

Lyrics: Vijekovima odavnina Nemirno je oko Knina Otkad ovaj svijet postoji Stalno ginu Srbi moji Preko puta balvan pade Stavili smo barikade Radili su nama svašta Više Srbin ne oprašta Otkad sunce zemlju grije Otkad troglas stijene vije Srbi ginu i krv liju Drugi pišu istoriju U životu sve se mijenja Osim Srba i kamenja Dok očima svojim gledam Knina ne dam, Knina ne dam

Lyrics (English): For centuries long ago Restless is the land around Knin Since the world began My Serbs have constantly died Across the way, a log fell We put up barricades They did all sorts of things to us A Serb no longer forgives Since the sun has warmed the earth Since the cliffs echoed with song Serbs have died and shed blood Others write the history In life, everything changes Except Serbs and stones As long as I see with my own eyes I won’t give up Knin, I won’t give up Knin