Voskresenie (Russian for 'resurrection', but possibly a deliberate misspell… Read Full Bio ↴Voskresenie (Russian for 'resurrection', but possibly a deliberate misspelling of a Russian word 'воскресенье' which is 'Sunday') is a Russian rock band founded by Alexey Romanov.

Since 1969 Alexey was the leader for his own band with no certain name - originally it was called 'Wandering Clouds', then - 'Guys Who Start To Play When A Stripped Hippo Crosses The River Zambezie'. In 1974-75 he was a member of Машина Времени.

Voskresenie was started in 1979, when Evgeny Margulis (bass, vocals) and Sergey Kawagoe (drums) left Mashina Vremeni due to dissolution with its leader Andrey Makarevich. They joined Romanov and guitarist Alexey Makarevich (cousin to Andrey). During the summer of 1979 Voskresenie recorded their first, eponymously titled album, which included their best-known song 'Kto Vinovat?' ( Who's to blame?). This song was played at 'Radio Moscow World Service' (Soviet English-speaking international radio) and reached #5 in Moskovsky Komsomolets yearly chart. But the band broke up when Kawagoe and Alexey Makarevich ceased their music careers, and Margulis left the band to join 'Arax', another Russian rock outfit. New line-up was formed with the help of singer-songwriter/guitarist Konstantin Nikolsky, who later went on to record a number of solo albums. After that, Nikolsky never was a member of the band, though he retained the right to play his own songs written for Voskresenie during his solo shows. Actually, some 10 years later he managed to re-record some of them on his album 'Odin Vzglyad Nazad' ('A Look Back').

In 1983 Romanov was suddenly arrested and tried for 'illegal business deals' - actually, it was a part of a campaign against independent music bands. Voskresenie reunited in 1989, celebrating 10-years jubilee. It wasn't until 1994, though, when a lineup of Romanov, Margulis, Andrey Sapunov and Mikhail Shevyakov recorded a new album.

In 2000-01 Voskresenie joined Mashina Vremeni in a very successful 25-years-on-stage-for-either-of-the-two-bands tour called '50 years for two'.

The latest release by Voskresenie is "Ne Toropyas'" (In No Hurry) from 2004 which features a number of previously unreleased old songs as well as the new ones.

Поезд
Воскресение Lyrics

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Мчится поезд, поезд мчится -
Ненавязчиво, маняще
Такт колес в висках стучится:
Завтра что-нибудь случится!
Завтра то, что нынче снится,
Может сбыться в настоящем -
Мчится поезд.

В темноте виском прижавшись
К запотевшему стеклу,
Я гляжу, как, разбежавшись,
Мысль, на воле оказавшись,
Обретает смысл и сжатость
Слова сказанного вслух -
Мчится поезд!

Путь бесцельный, мир беспечный -
Вижу город незнакомый;
Не доехал до конечной -
Тороплюсь на поезд встречный,
Верить хочется, что вечно
Все пути приходят к дому
Мчится поезд

Торопись, беги, прощайся
Не успеешь оглянутся
Не на горе не на счастье
Верь, надейся, жди, отчайся
Но возвращайся, возвращайся
Если есть куда вернутся

Мчится поезд
Мчится поезд

Overall Meaning

The song "Поезд" by Воскресение depicts the imagery of a train rushing forward, emphasizing the sense of urgency and the fleeting nature of time. The lyrics suggest that the train symbolizes life itself, moving forward relentlessly. The repetition of the phrase "Мчится поезд" (The train rushes) reinforces this idea, creating a feeling of momentum and inevitability.

The first verse talks about the subtle allure of the train, as it entices and captivates with its rhythmic sounds. The mention of wheels tapping against the temples suggests that the train's rhythm echoes in one's mind, potentially tempting them to embark on new adventures. The lyrics also express a sense of anticipation for tomorrow, suggesting that what is dreamed today may come true in reality. This alludes to the idea that every journey on the train brings new possibilities and opportunities.

The second verse portrays the singer sitting in darkness, leaning their temple against the fogged-up window. Here, the train serves as a catalyst for clarity and understanding. As the thoughts scatter and find freedom, they gain meaning and conciseness when spoken aloud. The train becomes a conduit for expression and a way to make sense of one's thoughts and emotions.

The third verse reflects on the aimlessness and carefree nature of life's journey. The unknown city passing by outside the train window represents the unfamiliarity and unpredictability of life's destinations. The urgency to reach the final stop is emphasized, as the singer rushes to catch a connecting train, hoping that all paths eventually lead back home. It implies the longing for a sense of belonging and stability amidst life's transient nature.

The final chorus encourages the listener to hurry, run, say goodbye without looking back, but to also have faith, hope, wait, and despair because ultimately, one should return home if there is a place to come back to. The repetition of "Мчится поезд" at the end serves as a reminder of life's continuous motion and the need to embrace the journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Мчится поезд, поезд мчится -
The train is rushing, the train is rushing -

Ненавязчиво, маняще
Unobtrusively, enticingly

Такт колес в висках стучится:
The rhythm of the wheels beats in the temples:

Завтра что-нибудь случится!
Something will happen tomorrow!

Завтра то, что нынче снится,
Tomorrow what is dreamed now,

Может сбыться в настоящем -
May come true in the present -

Мчится поезд.
The train is rushing.

В темноте виском прижавшись
In the darkness, pressing my temple

К запотевшему стеклу,
To the misted glass,

Я гляжу, как, разбежавшись,
I watch as, dispersing,

Мысль, на воле оказавшись,
Thought, having found freedom,