Nonetheless, his first album was released only in 1984 at Electrecord, the only Romanian music publisher during the Communist regime. It is called "Interioare" (1984) / "Interiors" (1985). Soon followed a few country covers, released in 1986, another album, called "Rock'n'Roll" (1987), "Despre distanțe" (1988), and "Trei oglinzi" (1989). He managed to create the image of a disident singer-songwriter who opposed the Communist dictatorship of the period with smart lyrics and a funny personality, such as, following the fall of Communism in December 1989, his "Interzis" album ("Forbidden" 1990), which contained all the forbidden songs during the previous years, summoned him to a VIP status. Andrieș remained nonetheless the same, he continued to enjoy both architecture, music, and painting. He is also famous for playing in more than 3100 concerts during his activity. Along his long career he coquetted with: voice, guitar, piano and harmonica.
His post-Communist era albums bear witness of many experiments, from jazz sounds to Bob Dylan covers, and a soft-rock approach that led to the ultimate definition of a particular Alexandru Andrieș style.
Vals Total
Alexandru Andries Lyrics
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Pot să mănînc chiftelele reci,
Pot să merg tîrziu la culcare,
Pot să nu mă mai spăl pe picioare,
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci!
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci:
Pot să beau toată berea la meci,
Pot să intru-ncălțat pe covoare,
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci!
Dar e și mai bine cînd vii:
Vedem cîte 3 filme pe zi,
Comandăm bunătăți de mîncare
Și dormim cît vrem fiecare,
Asta da sărbătoare!
The song Vals Total by Alexandru Andries has a playful and lighthearted tone to it, with the lyrics expressing the positives of a partner leaving for a little while. The singer outlines several benefits of their partner's absence, including being able to eat cold meatballs, staying up late, and not feeling pressured to wash their feet. But the singer also acknowledges that it's even better when their partner returns, and they can enjoy spending time together, watching movies, ordering good food, and sleeping as much as they want.
The lyrics are a reflection of the ups and downs of relationships, acknowledging that sometimes a little space can be beneficial, but ultimately the happiness that comes from being together outweighs any temporary advantages of being alone. The song's playful tone and catchy tune make it a fun addition to any playlist, and it's relatable to anyone who has experienced the ebb and flow of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci:
Sometimes it's good that you leave:
Pot să mănînc chiftelele reci,
I can eat the cold meatballs,
Pot să merg tîrziu la culcare,
I can go to bed late,
Pot să nu mă mai spăl pe picioare,
I don't have to wash my feet,
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci!
Sometimes it's good that you leave!
Pot să beau toată berea la meci,
I can drink all the beer during the game,
Pot să dau muzica tare,
I can play the music loud,
Pot să intru-ncălțat pe covoare,
I can walk on the carpet with shoes on,
Din cînd în cînd e bine că pleci!
Sometimes it's good that you leave!
Dar e și mai bine cînd vii:
But it's even better when you come:
Vedem cîte 3 filme pe zi,
We can watch 3 movies a day,
Comandăm bunătăți de mîncare
We can order delicious food
Și dormim cît vrem fiecare,
And we can sleep as much as we want,
Asta da sărbătoare!
Now that's a celebration!
Writer(s): Alexandru Andrieș
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.