Andrea, Tzanca Uraganu, and Costi unite in Topa Topa. Lyricist Marius de la Focsani writes about cultural unity across Balkan countries. Composers Marius de la Focsani, Costi Ionita, and Teodora Andreeva create an energizing Balkan rhythm. The song features insistent darbuka beats that drive the celebration.
Released: October 13, 2025
Topa Topa
Andrea | Tzanca Uraganu
Topa Topa Meaning & Lyrics (Andrea | Tzanca Uraganu)
Marius de la Focsani mentions a ‘Gypsy girl from Bucharest’ who dances with oriental rhythms. He asks ‘Bulgaria? Yes / Albania? Yes / Romania? Yes’ celebrating the shared heritage of the region. The lyrics describe how her movements create chaos and excitement on the dance floor.
Ladies And GentlemenLadies and Gentlemen,
Costi Forța PresentsCosti the Force presents,
Where You From BabyWhere are you from, baby?
Lady Lady LadyLady, lady, lady.
Bulgaria YesBulgaria? Yes.
Albania YesAlbania? Yes.
Romania YesRomania? Yes.
Janes RomanesDo you speak Romani?
Yes Yes Yes YesYes, yes, yes, yes.
Janau So PenesI know what you’re saying.
Pak Li Druga Te PretsakaDid another woman trick you again?
Pak Li Druga Te PretsakaDid another woman trick you again?
K’vo Si Mislish Che Te ChakaWhat do you think is waiting for you?
Sorry Losho May Te ChuvamSorry, I think I hear you poorly,
Sorry Losho May Te Chuvam (Eh Eh Eh)Sorry, I can barely hear you (Eh, eh, eh),
S Drug Dokato Se TseluvamWhile I’m busy kissing someone else.
Țiganca De La BucaleThe Gypsy girl from Bucharest,
Țiganca De La BucaleThe Gypsy girl from Bucharest,
Când Dansează Jale MareWhen she dances, it’s absolute chaos,
Are În Sânge TarabaneShe has drums beating in her blood.
Are În Sânge TarabaneShe has drums beating in her blood,
Și Ritmuri Orientale (Rrrr)And Oriental rhythms too (Rrrr),
Le-le-le Le-le-le Le-le-leLe-le-le, le-le-le, le-le-le,
Ea Rupe TopurileShe’s tearing up the music charts.
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey).
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes, yes.
Topa Topa Topa Văv Rătsete Si DărzhesheThe ball, the ball, you held the ball right in your hands,
Topa Topa Topa Ti Gadnyar Săs Neya BesheThe ball, the ball, but you, you scum, were with her.
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Uho Ooh) Da Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka (Uho, ooh), yes, yes, yes.
Topa Topa Topa Tegli Mayni Bez Da PitaThe ball, the ball, cursing me out without even asking,
Palya Te Sega Li Vyarno Draskam Ti KibritaAm I burning you now? Truly, I’m striking your match.
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Uho Ooh) Da Da Da (Au)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Uho, ooh), yes, yes, yes (Ow).
De Unde Ai FuratFrom where did you steal it,
Dansul BalansatThat perfectly balanced dance?
De La Turci Mh De La Arabi MhFrom the Turks? Mh. From the Arabs? Mh.
Țigănia YesIt’s the Gypsy style, yes.
Devla Sar Cheles Yes Yes YesGod, how you dance! Yes, yes, yes.
Amnda Mande Tu Meres (Au)You are killing it for us (Ow)!
Fată Fat-ă Fat-ă Fat-ăGirl, girl, girl, girl,
Fată Fat-ă Dragă FatăGirl, girl, dear girl,
Regină ÎncoronatăYou are a crowned queen.
Pu Să Nu Fii DeocheatăPu! So you don’t get the evil eye.
Pu Să Nu Fii DeocheatăPu! So you don’t get the evil eye,
Că Ești Tare RafinatăBecause you are so refined.
Koy Te Pita Kolko StradashWho asks you how much you suffer?
Koy Te Pita Kolko StradashWho asks you how much you suffer?
Mnogo Nisiko Vze Da PadashYou started falling very low,
May Smenikha Se NeshtataIt seems things have changed.
May Smenikha Se NeshtataIt seems things have changed,
Ot Vărkha Si Mi V KrakataFrom the peak, you are now at my feet.
Le-le-le Le-le-le Le-le-leLe-le-le, le-le-le, le-le-le,
Are Chao DovizhdaneCome on, ciao, goodbye!
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka.
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da Da (Woo)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes (Woo).
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Bu)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Bu),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Bu)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Bu),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Bu) Da Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka (Bu), yes, yes, yes.
Topa Topa Topa Văv Rătsete Si DărzhesheThe ball, the ball, you held the ball right in your hands,
Topa Topa Topa Ti Gadnyar Săs Neya BesheThe ball, the ball, but you, you scum, were with her.
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Uho Ooh) Da Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka (Uho, ooh), yes, yes, yes.
Topa Topa Topa Tegli Mayni Bez Da PitaThe ball, the ball, cursing me out without even asking,
Palya Te Sega Li Vyarno Draskam Ti KibritaAm I burning you now? Truly, I’m striking your match.
Darbuka Buka-buka-bukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Uho Ooh) Da Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka (Uho, ooh), yes, yes, yes.
(Hayde Vsichki)(Come on, everyone!)
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes.
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da Da Da (Au)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes, yes (Ow).
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka DarbukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, Darbuka.
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka (Hey Hey)Darbuka, buka-buka-buka (Hey, hey),
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka DarbukaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, Darbuka,
Darbuka Buka-buka-buka Da DaDarbuka, buka-buka-buka, yes, yes.
Topa Topa Music Video
The Topa Topa lyrics translation shows a vibrant celebration of Balkan and Romani cultures. The song invites listeners to join in the dance with its call-and-response sections. Marius de la Focsani crafts a narrative that breaks down cultural borders through music and movement.