E prieten si mi-e frateBuzunarul de la spateSi buzunarul de la fataLumea e perversa si hoata
M-am convins cine mi-e frateBuzunarul de la spateSi buzunarul din fataSunt satul de lumea hoata
De-as avea cat am pierdutAzi eram cel mai fericitDe as avea cati bani am datAzi traiam ca un imparat
: The core message is that the only "brother" or "friend" a person can truly rely on is their own money—symbolized by the back pocket ("buzunarul de la spate"). The lyrics express a weary realization that people are "thievish and perverse," staying close only as long as there is a benefit to be gained.
E prieten si mi-e frateBuzunarul de la spateSi buzunarul de la fataLumea e perversa si hoata
: There is a profound sense of disappointment in human nature. The artist notes that he knew beforehand that "the sucker" would sell him out at the first corner, highlighting a lack of trust in those who pretend to be allies.
The song revolves around several "deep" social and personal observations:
As vrea sa am sanatatePe cati am tinut in spateSi la cati am facut bineAs vrea sa am bani si zile