You are dancing like a maniac to a song about a guy sitting under a linden tree, begging his girlfriend not to leave him because looking at her makes him feel like he is on a plane.

The "Numa Numa" meme worked because the lyrics are physically fun to mouth. “Nu mă, nu mă iei” (Noo-muh, Noo-muh yay) rolls off the tongue like a machine gun. We didn't need to know Romanian to understand the emotion of the song: unashamed, high-energy joy. Today, “Dragostea Din Tei” remains a staple of "Early Internet" culture. But if you ever play this at a party, take a moment to appreciate the irony:

Is it a sad song? Yes. Is it a dance anthem? Absolutely. Is it still a banger 20 years later? Ma-ia-hii. Fun Fact for Karaoke: If you want to sound authentic, just memorize the opening line: "Alo, salut, sunt eu, un haiduc" (Hello, hi, it’s me, an outlaw). You’ll nail it.

But the feeling of the song is pure euphoria. The synth beat is massive. The energy is explosive.