The group was formed in 1983 by Armen Grigoryan (Армен Григорян) and Viktor Troyegubov (Виктор Троегубов) and quickly grew in popularity {[fact}} in the rock circles of Moscow. After the release of Illusionary World (Иллюзорный мир) in 1985, the group gained a reputation throughout the former Soviet Union and began to perform at concerts all over the country. However, Troyegubov left as a result of discord between the two leaders and formed a new project called Smoke (Дым). Krematorij continued to increase in popularity [citation needed] until several group members left again after the release of Coma (Кома) in 1988. Grigoryan succeeded in drawing new musicians to the band. The line-up has otherwise been unchanged to this day.
Troyegubov temporarily returned to the group in 1993 as both a musician and the director of the group. In 1994, the group worked on the film Tatsu (Тацу); however, the film was not a success and was never brought to rental, though clips from the film are frequently used in Krematorij’s music videos. After another quarrel, Troyegubov left the group for a second and final time. He later wrote a book entitled Life in Krematorij and Outside It (Жизнь в „Крематории“ и вне его) in which he makes many accusations against Grigoryan. He returned to Smoke which quickly dissipated.
Meanwhile, Krematorij continued its creative life, releasing several more albums and performing on tours all over the world [citation needed]. Krematorij contributed greatly to the development of the Russian rock music genre. Grigoryan composes multifaceted lyrics that frequently deal with the themes of life and death in various religious contexts. The use of the violin serves to give Krematorij an individuality that has been essential to the group’s continued popularity
Бомба
Крематорий Lyrics
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Под стук колёс да смех девиц -
Белых и цветных.
И у всех стоит
В паспорте штамп
И клеймо на лице.
Забытые Богом, с ядом в крови
И вечным ломом в душе...
Эту бомбу внутри?
А в опухших почках боль, и камни Rolling Stones
В окно распахнутое бомс!!!
И в тот же миг - good buy, Jane,
И скажет домоуправ:
"Жил да был чувак,
Да вот, вышел весь".
Забытые богом с ядом в крови
И вечным ломом в душе...
Кто скажет мне, когда разорвет
Эту бомбу внутри?
These lyrics are from the song "Бомба" by Крематорий. The song depicts a world filled with chaos and destruction, where rock 'n' roll is the only solace. The first verse describes the rough and dirty journey of rock 'n' roll, symbolizing the struggles and hardships faced by those who embrace this genre. The sound of wheels and the laughter of girls create a vivid image of freedom and rebellion. The line "И у всех стоит в паспорте штамп" (And everyone has a stamp in their passport) implies that everyone carries a mark, a burden, or an identity that sets them apart from the norm. It also suggests a sense of being forgotten or abandoned by God, as the character carries poison in their blood and a perpetual brokenness of the soul. They long for someone to tell them when the bomb within them will explode — when their inner turmoil will finally be released.
The second verse continues with a metaphorical exploration of pain and suffering. The swollen kidneys and Rolling Stones-like stones refer to physical ailments. The phrase "В окно распахнутое бомс!!!" (The window is wide open, boom!!!) presents a sudden and unexpected explosion, perhaps of realization or release. The character bidding farewell to Jane signifies that they are leaving everything behind in this chaotic world. The statement from the building manager about the guy who lived there suggests that the character's existence was significant but concluded tragically. This reinforces the idea that those who are forgotten or abandoned by society have their own unique stories, struggles, and pain. The song ultimately poses the question of when this internal bomb will finally detonate, bringing relief or destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
По ухабам и грязи катит Rock-n-roll
Rock-n-roll rolls through potholes and mud
Под стук колёс да смех девиц - Белых и цветных
Under the sound of wheels and laughter of girls - both white and colorful
И у всех стоит В паспорте штамп И клеймо на лице
And everyone has a stamp and a mark on their face in their passport
Забытые Богом, с ядом в крови И вечным ломом в душе...
Forgotten by God, with poison in their blood and eternal brokenness in their soul...
Кто скажет мне, когда разорвет Эту бомбу внутри?
Who will tell me when this bomb inside me will explode?
А в опухших почках боль, и камни Rolling Stones
And in the swollen kidneys there is pain, and Rolling Stones' stones
В окно распахнутое бомс!!!
The open window is a bomb!!!
И в тот же миг - good buy, Jane, И скажет домоуправ: "Жил да был чувак, Да вот, вышел весь".
And in that very moment - good bye, Jane, and the house manager will say: "There was a guy who used to live here, but now he is gone."
Забытые богом с ядом в крови И вечным ломом в душе...
Forgotten by God, with poison in their blood and eternal brokenness in their soul...
Кто скажет мне, когда разорвет Эту бомбу внутри?
Who will tell me when this bomb inside me will explode?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Армен Григорян
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