It advises listeners to do everything "at its time" ( "fale la timpul lor" ) and never forget their mortality.
, featured on the album Nicu Paleru și prietenii . Sorinel de la Plopeni , who released a version in 2024.
The song blends festive energy with a reflective, moralistic message:
A core theme is that despite wealth— "Bani cu furca sa ii intorci" (turning money with a pitchfork)—one always returns to their roots or the earth when life ends.
The song is a "Purtata din Ardeal" , a traditional folk dance style from Transylvania, often performed at weddings and celebrations. Lyric Meaning and Themes
The song remains one of Tinu Veresezan's most popular tracks, with over 14 million views on major YouTube uploads . Its enduring popularity has led to numerous covers by other legendary Romanian artists, including: , who performed her own version of the classic.