Tei Lyrics: Din

Let’s break down what they are actually saying. First, let’s clear up the title. "Dragostea Din Tei" (pronounced Dra-gos-tya deen Tay ) translates to "Love from the Linden Trees." The Tei (Linden tree) is a symbol of romance and tranquility in Romanian folklore.

If you were online between 2004 and 2006, you cannot read the words “Ma-ia-hii” without immediately hearing the beat drop. To most of the English-speaking world, this song is known simply as “The Numa Numa Song” —famous for the chubby guy (Gary Brolsma) flailing his arms in his webcam. din tei lyrics

But behind the viral meme is a genuine piece of European pop history. Officially titled by the Moldovan trio O-Zone, these lyrics are actually a heartfelt, poetic, and surprisingly melancholic story about love and flight. Let’s break down what they are actually saying