Starring Théo, Aja and Ariana

This post was marred by Beyoncé's outstanding performance at the Beyoncé Bowl. Nevertheless, I was able to calm down and write down my thoughts on a tune that brought me way, way back.

"Eell pro ten day dragonsta din tei!" everyone would scream, not knowing what they were saying sounded like the worlds of a drunk Spaniard. "Dragonstea din Tei" was truly a song that marked a generation. For a while, there was nowhere you could go in public where the song's upbeat dance tune was not playing. From playing in bars to your car radio to dentists' offices, it truly cannot be argued that Dragonstea din Tei was a big part of the world for about 4 months. I'll always remember the first time I heard it - I was waiting in the car with my sister and friends while our dad was getting something from the grocery store, and it came on. Having already heard it, my sister and her friend instantly started singing along, blasting the music and dancing like crazy. Instantly, I was immersed into a world of soprano male voices and eccentric, bass-bumping music. There was something hypnotic about the tune which forced you to like it instantly, which is why I believe it dominated the world. Immediately, I became a victim to this song, completely enthralled by the music. But, that's enough about my experience.
This article did a great job at following the track of the song's success, especially since it seemed as though this sensation of a song came out of nowhere. I had no idea that Dragonstea din Tei became big in Japan, nor did I know about the whole crazy deal with Mona the cat. What surprised me the most, however, was the fateful story of Gary Brolsma from New Jersey. Of course he got the fame, but I never knew how uncomfortable he got about the whole story. I imagine that at any hinting of the song that poor boy must cringe, never being able to live down his past.

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