The lyrics use the kafana as a metaphor for a place where memories and sorrow are processed, urging the listener to "pour [the drink] so it hurts even more".
Decades after its release, "Kafana na Balkanu" remains a staple at weddings, parties, and in kafanas across the Balkans. Aca Lukas - Kafana na Balkanu - (Audio 1998)
It features a mix of acoustic instruments typical of the genre, such as accordion or keyboard-emulated folk sounds, combined with contemporary production for the era. The lyrics use the kafana as a metaphor