"Take a breath, take it deep, 'calm yourself' he says to me".
Alina Eremia 's cover of (originally by Rihanna) is a standout musical moment from the Romanian teen drama series Pariu cu viața . Scene Overview Alina Eremia - Russian Roulette (cover) in Pariu cu viata
Known for her powerful range, Eremia’s version is a stripped-back, dramatic interpretation that highlights the "terrified" yet resilient nature of the lyrics. Key Lyrics in the Cover "Take a breath, take it deep, 'calm yourself' he says to me"
"But you can see my heart beating, you can see through my chest... I'm terrified, but I'm not leaving". Key Lyrics in the Cover "But you can
While the song was performed for the show, it was also included in the LaLa Love Stories 2 album released in 2012 by LaLa Band .
The lyrics—focusing on tension, fear, and a metaphorical game of life and death—align with Ioana's emotional state during this period of the show, particularly her complicated relationship with Andrei Anghel.