Ciudat means "strange" or "odd." It's an intriguing word because it immediately sets a unique tone for the song's narrative.
The song begins with the line, "Ne-am cunoscut, ciudat" (We met, strangely), which piques curiosity. It suggests an unusual or unexpected beginning to a relationship, making the listener wonder about the circumstances and the story that unfolds from this peculiar encounter.
"A mea" is about a chance meeting that turns into something bigger than either person expects. The singer notices someone in line for a hotdog at Untold, a real music festival in Romania, and the whole song grows out of that small, ordinary moment.
He admits he didn't plan any of it. He didn't ask permission or wait for the right time, he just followed where the night led, muddy and covered in confetti, working up the nerve to smile at her.
The chorus is the heart of the song: live like tonight is the last night, because tomorrow feels far away when someone tells you that you're theirs. It's less about the festival and more about choosing to be fully present with someone, even for a short time.
Denis Roabeș, known by his stage name The Motans, is a Moldovan singer, songwriter, and lyricist born in 1989. Originally working in marketing in Moscow, he returned to Moldova in 2014 to pursue his true passion: music. The name "The Motans" comes from his recurring dreams of tomcats before his musical career took off.
Since 2015, The Motans has made waves with his unique blend of hip hop, rock, and contemporary R&B, collaborating with prominent Romanian artists like Delia and Irina Rimes. His albums My Gorgeous Drama Queens and My Rhythm & Soul feature heartfelt lyrics and hit songs such as "Poem," earning him multiple awards and nominations. A captivating live performer and coach on Vocea României, The Motans continues to be a powerful voice in the Romanian music scene.