The lyrics explore themes of love and acceptance, specifically following a woman who has chosen a partner with some "rough edges":
: The narrator admits her partner "gambles a bit and drinks a bit" ( malo kocka, malo pije ), but she insists he is the best for her because he "has style" ( ima stila ). Cana - Ima, ima stila - (Audio 2002)
: Decades after its release, the song remains a staple in "Grand Nostalgia" playlists and live performances. The lyrics explore themes of love and acceptance,
: There's a pragmatic streak to the lyrics; she mentions she won't check his past so she can "live better and sleep more peacefully". Cultural Impact and Performance Cultural Impact and Performance You can listen to
You can listen to the original 2002 audio and see its recent live endurance here: Cana - Ima, ima stila - (Audio 2002) Grand Production YouTube• 9 Jul 2012 Ima, Ima Stila - Cana & Orkestar Mice Nikolica - Shazam
: While rooted in traditional Serbian folk, it carries the energetic, commercial "turbo-folk" influence that dominated the Grand Production era.
: She emphasizes that the heart chooses, not the mind, and she doesn't care if others don't approve of him.