Marijonas Mikutaviдќius - Е I Vasara Page

: The chorus lyrics reportedly came to the artist while he was stuck in a sweltering Friday afternoon traffic jam leaving Vilnius.

Released in August 2020, (This Summer) is a quintessential anthem by Lithuanian singer-songwriter Marijonas Mikutavičius that captures the unique atmosphere of travel and companionship during a time of global restriction. Mikutavičius describes it as his first "transparently and clearly summer-themed song," intentionally avoiding clichés like "beer" or "chebureks" while embracing themes of sun, sea, and restless spirits. Origin and Inspiration

The song was born from the specific social climate of 2020. During the pandemic, with international flights grounded and borders restricted, Mikutavičius observed an intense surge in domestic travel. Marijonas MikutaviДЌius - Е i vasara

: References to kayaks, traffic jams, and neighbors listening to "Russian pop" until the morning ground the song in a relatable, local Lithuanian reality. Cultural Impact

: Mikutavičius refers to it as a "road song" (kelio daina), celebrating the stubborn, "cosily crazy" drive of people to pack their lives into cars and explore their own country when the rest of the world felt closed off. Musical Composition and Themes : The chorus lyrics reportedly came to the

"Ši vasara" was co-written by Marijonas Mikutavičius and Andrius Darius Borisevičius. It is characterized by its upbeat pop energy and lighthearted but reflective lyrics.

: The track is available as a single on Spotify and Apple Music . The official audio has garnered millions of views on YouTube , and it is frequently used in community dance performances and guitar tutorials. Origin and Inspiration The song was born from

: The lyrics use metaphors of endless journeys and "bent wings" that still try to fly to symbolize the human pursuit of happiness and freedom.