Zajdi, zajdi, jasno sonce (Macedonian: Зајди, зајди, јасно сонце; "Set, Set, O Clear Sun") is a contemporary Macedonian folk song written and composed by Aleksandar Sarievski in the style of newly composed folk. Different versions of the song are sung in other neighbouring Balkan countries.
| "Zajdi, zajdi, jasno sonce" | |
|---|---|
| SongbyAleksandar Sarievski | |
| Language | Macedonian |
| English title | "Set, Set, O Clear Sun" |
| Written | Unknown |
| Genre | Macedonian folk song |
| Songwriter(s) | Aleksandar Sarievski |
Sarievski composed the melody and adapted the text from another source, saying:
The song Zajdi, zajdi, jasno sonce emerged from the folk song Černej, goro, černej, sestro. In listening to that song and occasionally singing it, I came up with the idea to make something similar in terms of content, but with a completely different melody. So, I gradually began to sing the song, which would soon after become very popular everywhere I sung it. That song means a lot to me because it was received well by many individuals interested in folk music, but above all it means a lot to me because it was accepted by the people. Every time I'd go somewhere I think everyone present expected me to sing it.[1]
| Lyrics | Romanized lyrics |
|---|---|
Зајди, зајди јасно сонце, |
Zajdi, zajdi jasno sonce, |