Гергана, пиле шарено (Gergana, pile shareno) Lyrics - Genius
Gergana, a beautiful young girl from the village of Bisercha, is described as a "colorful bird" (pile shareno) and a "gentle lamb".
This version was part of the Payner folk program "Prolet v Prikazkite" (Spring in Fairytales) in 2015. It was later featured on the compilation Hitovete na Planeta Folk 1 . A Vizier (an Ottoman official) encounters Gergana at
A Vizier (an Ottoman official) encounters Gergana at a spring and tries to tempt her to go to Istanbul with him.
You can watch the 2015 performance on YouTube . Impressed by her devotion, the Vizier lets her
Gergana refuses, declaring her loyalty to her homeland and her love, Nikola. Impressed by her devotion, the Vizier lets her go and orders a fountain (cheshma) to be built at the spring in her honor. Where to Listen
The song is a modern rendition of a classic Bulgarian folk legend based on Petko Slaveykov's poem, "The Source of the White-Legged" . Key Themes & Lyrics The lyrics tell a historical and romantic story: Impressed by her devotion
The track is available on Spotify under Galena's folk discography. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more