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You can listen to the official performance on YouTube to hear how the upbeat rhythm contrasts with the sassy, warning tone of the lyrics.

The "story" of the song is captured in its title and lyrics:

The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is savvy to her partner's attempts to deceive or charm her with false promises. She makes it clear that she is too smart to be fooled by his "fog" or "steam" and demands transparency and real action instead of empty words.

The song by Carmen Chindriș & Taraful Rutenilor is a popular Romanian party anthem that centers on a playful yet firm message about honesty in a relationship.

literally translates to "Don't steam me up," but it is a common Romanian slang expression meaning "Don't lie to me" or "Don't sell me stories" .