He explains to the forest that he is traveling "over the hills" to seek his luck ( norocul ), which cannot be found just anywhere.
The protagonist passes through the forest and accidentally brushes against a leaf with his traditional hat ( clop ). He asks the forest not to be angry, highlighting the sacred, living nature of the woods in Romanian folklore. Trecui aseara prin codru
Artists like Igor Cuciuc and Katia Ivan continue to perform it, keeping the melody alive for younger generations. He explains to the forest that he is