The Bulgarian pop-folk (chalga) genre frequently explores themes of toxic romantic cycles, betrayal, and the psychological toll of performative devotion. This paper examines the lyrical and thematic structure of "Da ti se dokazvam" (To Prove Myself to You) by the artist Dzhena. Through a semiotic analysis of the lyrics, we explore how the song subverts the traditional "devotion" trope, transforming it into a critique of emotional exhaustion. Introduction
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