Learning Romanian with 3rei Sud Est's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Romanian!
Below are 2 song recommendations by 3rei Sud Est to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
3rei Sud Est is a Romanian pop-dance trio formed in 1997. The group consists of three members: Mihai Budeanu, Laurențiu Duță and Viorel Șipoș. They are best known for their hit singles "Vorbe care dor", "Mai stai" and "De ce". 3rei Sud Est has released five studio albums and has won numerous awards, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Romanian Act in 2004. Their music is a mix of pop, dance, and R&B, and their lyrics often focus on themes of love, friendship, and life.
Prietenii spun că nu eşti pentru mine
Alţii spun să te las în pace ar fi bine
Dacă mă întrebi de ce oare te iubesc
E simplu, te plac aşa cum eşti
Friends say that you're not for me
Others say to leave you alone would be good
If you ask me why I love you
It's simple, I like you how you are
In the song Te Plac by 3rei Sud Est, the singer expresses his admiration for a girl despite the opinions of others. He loves her for who she is and wants to spend time with her, dancing and kissing all night. He also expresses his appreciation for her smile and how she makes him feel. The chorus repeats the phrase "Te plac, plac, plac" (I like you, I like you, I like you) to emphasize his desire for her.
Îmi Plac Ochii Tăi (I like your eyes)
De câte ori te văd simt că înnebunesc
Îmi plac ochii tai vreau să-ti vorbesc
De câte ori te văd simt că înnebunesc
Multe fete spun că sunt prea timid
Every time I see you, I feel like I'm going crazy
I like your eyes I want to tell you
Every time I see you, I feel like I'm going crazy
Many girls say that I'm too shy
"Îmi Plac Ochii Tăi" by 3rei Sud Est is a song about falling in love and the feeling of being overwhelmed by the person you love. The lyrics express the narrator's admiration for the person they love, and how they feel when they look into their eyes. The narrator is also confident in their choice to love this person, and expresses their joy in being able to do so.