During a festive concert and award ceremony titled 'I Am Part of You' celebrating the February 16 holiday, Lithuanian singer Vidas Bareikis revealed his new song 'Where the Nemunas Flows', created specifically for the occasion. The song reflects Bareikis' deep connections with Lithuanians living in the U.S., whose stories of love and nostalgia for their homeland inspired him to write it. He shared that engaging with the diaspora revealed a pure longing and love for Lithuania that he felt needed to be expressed through music.

Bareikis narrated how the idea for the song emerged while traveling across the U.S. and interacting with expatriate Lithuanians. He described a touching realization: sometimes one grasps the essence of their homeland more clearly when they are thousands of kilometers away. The profound longing he observed in the eyes of these individuals prompted him to recognize the importance of writing about such sentiments, blending themes of nostalgia and enduring love for Lithuania into the lyrics.

He emphasized that the new piece is not merely a festive song but a deeply personal narrative about maintaining the connection to Lithuania through memories and traditions. With this work, Bareikis hopes to celebrate the bonds that persist despite distance, showcasing the emotional breadth supported by the Lithuanian diaspora, making it a significant musical tribute for both locals and expats alike.