The song I Feel The Sea is in the Air (And It Smells Like Sea - Bulgarian title) is one of the most beloved and recognizable Bulgarian pop songs from the 1980s, forever associated with the Argirov Brothers’ performance. It is the result of an exceptionally powerful creative collaboration between Stefan Dimitrov’s music and Georgi Borisov’s lyrics, which has made the song a classic of Bulgarian popular music.

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Georgi Borisov’s lyrics originally existed as a standalone poem. In it, the sea is not merely a natural image, but a symbol of freedom, longing, relaxation, and a spiritual return to oneself. The scent of the sea appears as a sensory sign of change—a moment when the urban weight, fatigue, and existential pressure give way to hope and a sense of openness. Borisov’s poetry is intellectual and at the same time emotionally accessible, which makes it particularly suitable for adaptation into a song.

Composer Stefan Dimitrov creates music that fully corresponds to the philosophical and imagery-rich nature of the text. The melody is smooth, unfolding, and “breathing,” with a clearly defined line that gradually builds a sense of open space. A defining feature of the composition is that it does not seek abrupt dramatic accents, but rather develops the emotion gradually, much like the sensation one experiences when first smelling the sea after a long absence.

I Feel The Sea is in the Air emerged at a time when the Bulgarian pop scene was actively seeking songs with deeper meaning—songs that would transcend mere entertainment and convey an emotional and spiritual message. That is precisely why the song quickly found its way to the public and established itself as a sort of anthem of summer, freedom, and inner liberation.

Over the years, the song has outlived the era of its creation and become part of the cultural memory of several generations. It continues to resonate today because it speaks to a universal human condition—the need to escape the constraints of daily life and the longing for a place where one can be closer to oneself. It is precisely this universality that makes I Feel The Sea is in the Air timeless even today.