Moldova: Zdob si Zdub - Bunica bate toba
Eurovision Song Contest · Eurovision Song Contest 2005, (2) final [2005]
Never seen that here - bunica beats da drum-a
Big mallet in the hand, high hat in the same beat
She's screaming like Hawkins, my old Big Mama
Bunica beat da drum-a like I never heard before
She's a-slapping Miss Blackman, gimme some more
Check it, let's kick it, we wanna dance now
We are turning into hammers ticking rhythm out
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica cu machuca bate doba'n casa mare
I love so much doba making boom-boom
Now get your body moving, just follow the tune
It's a real magic, Big Mama play her drum-a
She's flying into trance like an Indian shaman
Who's the Beatles, where from is Peter Pan
Who's the gypsy Jimmy Hendrix, she don't care, that misses L
I smile, I cry when I see that crazy baba
Dizzy tempo, dizzy, let's go my music mama
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica cu machuca bate doba'n casa mare
People in the place, feel your body shakes
Bunica beat da drum-a, tapping out the breaks
Pop you up with that beat, get rid of rotten meat
You dig with your soul deep inside that rock'n'roll
She's a drum machine, you know what I mean
She wanna play jumparale to make you spin
Drain a bottle of wine, no need to roll the leaves
By the end of the show you will blow yourself to bits
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica cu machuca bate doba'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica cu machuca bate doba'n casa mare
You are a real drum machine
You make me wanna dance, you're a slapping queen
To get that state you drink juice from grapes
And I go deep into the music space
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica cu machuca bate doba'n casa mare
Bunica bate doba
Bunica bate tare
Bunica bate doba cu machuca'n casa mare
Moldova: Zdob si Zdub - Bunica bate toba
Zdob si Zdub brought their signature blend of rock, folk, and circus influences to the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest with the energetic track "Bunica bate toba." The Moldovan band is renowned for their theatrical live performances and eclectic sound, which often incorporates traditional instruments alongside modern rock arrangements. This recording captures their dynamic stage presence, featuring a driving rhythm and playful energy that became a hallmark of their international appearances. The song stands as a vibrant example of the band's ability to merge cultural heritage with contemporary pop-rock sensibilities, securing their place in the contest's history through sheer musical charisma and distinctive style.