"Ploaia care va veni / Le va potopi pe toate" (The rain that will come / Will flood them all) suggests an inevitable cleansing force that will wash away the "sins" of hypocrisy and moral decay.
The narrator expresses a "lehamite" (loathing/weariness) toward "marșuri, tromboane și plocoane" (marches, trombones, and bribes)—the empty rituals and status-seeking of social climbers. Ploaia care va veni ... Florian PittiЕџ & Pasarea Colibri
The song concludes with a call to action: "Să încercăm să facem noi / Un oraș fără păcate" (Let us try to build / A city without sins). This shifts the song from a passive critique to an active, idealistic challenge to the listener to take responsibility for creating a better world. Legacy and Impact "Ploaia care va veni / Le va potopi
The song was written by and Bob Lind , based on Lind's "Remember the Rain". While the original may have had different nuances, the Romanian adaptation became deeply intertwined with the persona of Florian Pittiș —a legendary actor, musician, and intellectual known as "Moțu". Released in the early post-communist years, the song resonated with a society navigating a messy transition, offering a moral compass for a "young brother who believes in justice". Lyrical Analysis: The Moral Conflict This shifts the song from a passive critique
Through distinct, authoritative recitation and the acoustic warmth of Pasărea Colibri , the song became a symbol of intellectual resistance. It is frequently played as a tribute to Pittiș's legacy, representing his lifelong dedication to freedom and truth. For many, it remains a "song of hope" that reminds them it is "not too late" to prioritize sincerity over fear. Song: Ploaia care va veni written by Dorin Liviu Zaharia
The line "banul și prostia sunt pericole morale" (money and stupidity are moral dangers) directly addresses the shallow commercialism that began to dominate society after the 1989 revolution. The Symbolism of the "Rain"
"Am ochi negri, dar am mâinile curate" (I have dark eyes, but I have clean hands) signifies a refusal to engage in the dishonesty or corruption of the era.