80
Буерак Lyrics

In the song "80" by the Russian band Буерак, the lyrics express a longing for the nostalgia of the 80s. The singer describes his appearance, with his hair slicked back and leather jacket, resembling Sylvester Stallone's gaze. He listens to Depeche Mode, and his walls shake with the bass, as he dances on his retro carpet. He pleads for the return of the 80s, where he feels at home. The singer calls himself a retrograde, and enjoys wearing a jacket and playing chess in his dreams. He drinks alcohol and his favorite cologne stands in the darkness. He loves neon lights and he will buy a neon sign, always wearing his Montana watch. The disco is calling him and he decides to stay there, living spontaneously.

The song expresses a feeling of being out of place in modern times while cherishing the memories and aesthetics of the past. The use of pop-culture references such as Sylvester Stallone and Depeche Mode shows the influence of American and British culture on the USSR in the 1980s. The sense of longing and nostalgia in the lyrics is complemented by the band's use of synthesizers and electronic beats, which evoke the sounds of the era. The song's chorus is a powerful call to action, expressing a wish to return to a more innocent and carefree time.