"Întâmplător" (which translates to "By Accident") is The Motans’ bittersweet pop confession about a love that hits like a stray bullet. In vivid, almost cinematic images, the Moldovan artist describes how a hurried, careless romance “kills” him emotionally: his reflection refuses to recognize him, hope no longer fills his lungs, and he is left free-falling into a void of longing. The chorus repeats like a broken record, underscoring how randomly yet completely this heartbreak strikes.
Beneath the melancholy, there is a quiet resilience. The narrator admits he never asked for a grand, forceful love and now refuses to look back, aware that “there is no us.” Even so, he wants the past to remember him as someone who simply tried to show what love can do to a person—both the soaring highs and the devastating lows. With its catchy melody and poetic Romanian lyrics, the song is a masterclass in turning personal heartache into something listeners can dance to while still feeling every word.
Denis Roabeș, known by his stage name The Motans, is a Moldovan singer, songwriter, and lyricist born in 1989. Originally working in marketing in Moscow, he returned to Moldova in 2014 to pursue his true passion: music. The name "The Motans" comes from his recurring dreams of tomcats before his musical career took off.
Since 2015, The Motans has made waves with his unique blend of hip hop, rock, and contemporary R&B, collaborating with prominent Romanian artists like Delia and Irina Rimes. His albums My Gorgeous Drama Queens and My Rhythm & Soul feature heartfelt lyrics and hit songs such as "Poem," earning him multiple awards and nominations. A captivating live performer and coach on Vocea României, The Motans continues to be a powerful voice in the Romanian music scene.