Acasă Lyrics in English by Irina Rimes
Necunoscut translates to "unknown" or "the unknown". It's an interesting word because it's not just an adjective, but can also function as a noun, referring to the concept of the unknown itself.
In the song, Irina Rimes sings, "Mamă, te-am crezut, mi-a fost frică de necunoscut" (Mom, I believed you, I was afraid of the unknown). This word captures a universal human emotion – the fear of what lies ahead – making it relatable and thought-provoking in the context of her journey and her mother's advice.
This song is a beautiful conversation between Irina Rimes and her mother, filled with advice and a deep sense of longing for home. The song opens with her mother's warnings: "fată, vezi că lumea-i rea!" (girl, watch out, the world is cruel!). But her mom also gave her the key to survival: "Muzica ta te va salva" (Your music will save you). It feels like we're listening in on a very personal story of someone who followed their dreams but now feels the distance it has created.
The chorus is a powerful and repeated plea to be taken back home. She doesn't ask a person or a car to take her, but the wind, the rain, and even a "val de dor" (wave of longing). Home isn't just a place, it's a feeling—a place "acolo unde griji nu-s" (where there are no worries) and where she won't "mai simt străin" (feel like a stranger anymore). It's a feeling anyone who has ever moved away from their family can understand.
