: Unlike the classic "soacră poamă acră" (sour fruit mother-in-law) trope, Korjan describes her as "aleasă" (choice/premium), meaning she is exceptionally good.
The lyrics, written by , present a refreshing take on family dynamics within traditional folk music.
(My mother-in-law is a chosen fruit) is a popular folk song by Angelina Korjan . Released in 2016 , it subverts the common Romanian trope of the "sour" mother-in-law by celebrating her as a source of wisdom and kindness. Song Meaning and Themes