Listen to the classic performance of this traditional song by Ion Ghițulescu: Picaturi de untdelemn / Ion Ghitulescu ION GHITULESCU OFICIAL YouTube• Jan 14, 2022
: In a famous stanza, the narrator wishes they had the power to turn their beloved into a "silver tobacco box" ( tabacheră ) to carry them close to their heart or chest at all times. Picaturi de untdelemn / Ion Ghitulescu
: The song captures the bittersweet feeling of passing by someone on the road and only being able to "kiss them with the eyes" because they cannot be together. About Ion Ghițulescu Listen to the classic performance of this traditional
(Drops of Oil) is a well-known folk song interpreted by the Romanian artist Ion Ghițulescu . The song is a "romance" or "lăutărească" style piece that uses poetic metaphors to describe longing and unfulfilled love. Song Lyrics & Themes The song is a "romance" or "lăutărească" style
: The "drops of oil" refer to a precious and smooth love, though the narrator laments that they can only see their beloved "with their eyes" because they lack the "power" to do more.
Ion Ghițulescu is a prominent Romanian folk and party music singer ( muzică lăutărească ) known for his warm voice and traditional repertoire.
: He maintains a presence for event bookings on Facebook and shares his music through his official YouTube channel .