Marijonas Mikutaviдќius - Е I Vasara May 2026

: 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 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

Since its release, "Ši vasara" has become a staple of Lithuanian summer playlists and live performances. : Mikutavičius refers to it as a "road

: The opening lines— "Sveikas, mano brolau / Ar tu dar gyvas?" (Hello, my brother / Are you still alive?)—immediately establish a theme of friendship and checking in on loved ones. Since its release, "Ši vasara" has become a

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