In 2016, singer Delia released a popular remake titled "1234 (Unde dragoste nu e)" which sampled this original chorus.
This song is a timeless Romanian anthem released by in 1993, often referred to as a "veritable hymn of love". The iconic chorus was inspired by a famous line in Marin Preda's novel Cel mai iubit dintre pământeni ("Dacă dragoste nu e, nimic nu e"), which itself draws from biblical themes. Unde dragoste nu e, nimic nu e Lyrics by: Roxana Popescu
Au fost o vreme împreunăȘi-aveau atâtea zeci de gânduriSă-ți spun povestea lor, iubitoDar tu citește-o printre rânduri.
You can watch the original recording from TVR or a karaoke version . Delia – 1234 (Unde dragoste nu e) Lyrics - Genius
The song continues, detailing a relationship marked by both mundane routines and intense emotion, centered around the poignant, recurring theme of the chorus: that without love, life feels empty and desolate. The lyrics describe a couple navigating ephemeral moments, turning shared Sundays into memories.
The song conveys that love is the essential foundation of life; without it, nothing else holds true value.
