N. Е Дќiukaitд— - Keturiasdeеўimt Kaеўtonеі May 2026

Nijolė Ščiukaitė is regarded as one of the most prominent Lithuanian estrada singers of all time. According to LRT , she has admitted that "Keturiasdešimt kaštonų" is one of her most beloved songs, despite the criticism it faced from music experts at the time of its release.

While critics initially dismissed the song, it became a massive public hit. Ščiukaitė noted that the negative reviews she received for this song were particularly hurtful because of how much the melody meant to her. N. Е ДЌiukaitД— - KeturiasdeЕЎimt kaЕЎtonЕі

The song is a lighthearted yet sentimental tribute to youth and romance. Key themes include: Nijolė Ščiukaitė is regarded as one of the

The song mentions lovers carving hearts and arrows into the trees, a timeless symbol of young love. Ščiukaitė noted that the negative reviews she received

The lyrics contrast the wild forest (firs, alders, aspens) with the manicured beauty of a park alley.