Irina Rimes turns heartbreak into a power lesson. In this song she pictures a relationship that feels like a tug of war: every time she opens up, he shuts her down; when she wants to run, he pulls her back. The lyrics create a playful yet painful list of contrasts that expose a partner who controls, criticizes and confuses. Irina’s voice swings between child-like hope and bold frustration, making us feel the dizzy mix of affection and anger she experiences.
The chorus lands like a verdict: “Nu știi tu să fii bărbat pentru o fată” — “You don’t know how to be a man for a girl.” It is not just an insult, but a wake-up call. She realizes she has handed him her power, even though she is strong on her own. With catchy repetition and sharp irony she shows how easy it is to stay in a comfort zone that actually hurts. The song becomes a catchy manifesto for self-respect, reminding listeners that real love lifts you up instead of locking you in.
Irina Rimes is a Moldovan singer-songwriter born on August 22, 1991, in Izvoare, Moldova. Since launching her career in 2016, she has become one of the most influential voices in Romanian and Moldovan pop music. Known for her emotive songwriting and captivating performances, Irina gained widespread recognition with her hit single "Visele," which topped the Romanian charts.
Beyond her music career, she serves as a coach on the popular Romanian talent show Vocea României, inspiring new generations of artists. Irina splits her time between Bucharest, Chișinău, and Paris, and is multilingual, speaking Romanian, Russian, English, and French. She continues to evolve as an artist, recently releasing her 2024 album Origini and expanding her musical expression into French-language songs.