Cununa literally translates to "the crown" or "the wreath". In Romanian wedding traditions, the cunună refers to the wedding crowns or wreaths used in the religious ceremony, symbolizing the couple's union and the blessings bestowed upon them.
In the song, the lyrics "Soarele și Luna / Ne-or ține cununa" (The Sun and the Moon / Will hold our wedding crown) beautifully evoke a celestial blessing on the marriage. It's a poetic and culturally significant word that captures the essence of a traditional Romanian wedding, making it both unique and memorable.
“Soarele Și Luna” is a joyous Moldovan folk-style love story that unfolds like a fairytale. The singer tells the forest, the leafy trees and the calm River Nistru that he has finally found his bride. With playful doinas (traditional folk melodies) he woos her, dances with her and spoils her until she agrees to kiss him. Nature itself becomes a witness: the Sun and the Moon are asked to “hold the wedding crown,” meaning they will bless and protect the couple’s union.
In the second part, the groom promises his beloved a wedding beneath a star-filled sky and offers her a rare-stone ring on the seventh evening, a number often linked to luck and magic in folklore. The repeated chorus reinforces the idea that their love is so strong it reaches the heavens. Altogether, the song blends catchy folk rhythms with vivid natural imagery to celebrate eternal love, tradition and the beautiful Moldovan landscape.