: The lyrics describe writing his will in red wine and spending a final week in "de pomină" (legendary) revelry, eventually departing with a bottle in hand. Watch the original performance of this party classic: Uite-așa Aș Vrea Să Mor Gică Petrescu - Topic YouTube• Dec 16, 2025 The Legacy of Gică Petrescu

: Instead of funeral dirges, he asks for the company of a cobzar (a traditional lute player) and a glass of red wine.

: He holds the record for the most original and performed songs in Romania, with a discography exceeding 1,500 tracks .

: Groups like The Peltics have performed it as a tribute to Petrescu’s enduring "joie de vivre".

The song remains a staple of Romanian culture and has been covered or adapted by various artists: : Reimagined with modern energy on YouTube .