Oj, djevojko, selen velen,ne uzvijaj obrvamane zadaj jad momcimai meni si jad zadalaOj, djevojko, selen velen.
Konja vodim, pjehe 'odimčizme nosim a bos 'odim'ljeba nosim a gladan samvodu gazim a žedan samOj, djevojko, selen velen.
Obraza mi mog, očiju mi, znajzbog tebe ću mlad otići u rajObraza mi mog, e neka sam kletili ću se tvojim zvati il' mi valja mrijet
Oh girl selen velenDon't elevate your eyebrowDon't torture the guysLike you have tortured me:Oh girl selen velen.
I have a horse -- but I am walkingI have boots -- but I am barefootI have a bread -- but I am hungryI am stepping into the water -- while I am thirstyOh girl selen velen.
In the name of my pride and my eyesBecause of you I will go to paradise youngIn the name of my pride, and let me be cursedI will be yours or I shall die.