Zburătorul is a fascinating word that literally means 'the flyer' or 'the wanderer'. However, in Romanian folklore, 'Zburătorul' refers to a mythical, supernatural being, often a handsome young man who visits young women at night, causing them intense longing and dreams. It's a figure associated with unfulfilled desire and a haunting presence.
In EMAA's song, the artist uses this rich cultural reference to describe a lover who wasn't real, an 'invention' from her stories. The word perfectly encapsulates the elusive, dream-like quality of the person she's singing about, making it incredibly evocative and unique to this song's narrative.
This song is about that awful feeling when a relationship ends and you feel like you've been completely erased. EMAA asks, "Oare am fost ca oricine, de ce m-ai uitat?" (Was I like anyone else, why did you forget me?). She feels like her words are disappearing and that she's losing herself in the process. The chorus has this huge, desperate image of her searching for him: "Te caut, dar oceane se sparg și cad în gol" (I'm looking for you, but oceans break and I fall into the void). She's putting in this massive effort, only to find nothing.
But then, the song reveals a twist. She realizes this person was never real to begin with: "Tu n-ai fost adevărat / Ești doar invenția mea" (You weren't real / You are just my invention). The title, "Zburătorul," refers to a handsome, dream-like demon from Romanian folklore who makes young women fall in love with him and then vanishes. By calling him this, she's saying he was a fantasy, a perfect man she made up in her own mind, her "Zburătorul din povești / În povestea mea" (The Zburător from the stories / In my story).
Emanuela Alexa, professionally known as EMAA, is a Romanian singer and songwriter born on April 2, 1992, in Lugoj, Romania. Encouraged by her family from a young age, she started singing as a child and appeared on a televised talent show at only three years old.
EMAA's music blends alternative pop with evocative vocals, and she gained widespread recognition in 2020 through the hit single "Insula," a collaboration with The Motans. Since signing with Global Records, she has released her acclaimed debut album Macii înfloresc iarna, showcasing her unique blend of soulful melodies and poetic lyrics. EMAA continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive voice and innovative approach to music.