Krematorij (Крематорий) is a Russian rock group. The group’s front man (and… Read Full Bio ↴Krematorij (Крематорий) is a Russian rock group. The group’s front man (and main song writer) is Armen Grigoryan (Армен Григорян).

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

2001 Год
Крематорий Lyrics

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В детстве, я играл в футбол
А когда подрос стал играть рок-н-рол
А теперь вдруг понял, что все это было напрасно
Я открываю дверь с надписью "Входа нет"
Закурив сигарету, выхожу на проспект
И смотрю на прохожих сквозь табачный дым

Вспоминаю как в подарок, я построил дивный замок

Как бежал за блудным ветром
Как играл с огнем и пеплом
И так однажды я войду
С мечем в руке, в 2001 год

2001 год, я бегу по дороге разинув рот, а за мной по пятам катятся танки
Я забегаю в тупик, в тупике наркоман сидит в шизлонге и курит дрянь
И я вижу в его глазах свое отражение
Он завет меня туда, где нет горя и огня
Где несет покой глазам снов малиновый туман

И так в слепую я войду
С бычком в зубах в 2001 год
А вот еще один вариант
Мои мысли чисты как брилиант
И в моих душе нет паутины и грязи

Я рад, тому что живы
Я рад солнцу, и рад дождю
Я один из тех кто затерялся в толпе
И неведомо куда
Мою лодку несет река
Так плыву я безучастно, через время и пространство

Но я так бы хотел
Встретить живым, 2001 год

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Крематорий's song "2001 Год" depict the journey of the singer through different stages of their life and their search for meaning and purpose. The song begins by mentioning the singer's childhood, when they used to play football but later shifted their focus to playing rock and roll. However, they come to realize that all these pursuits have been in vain. The singer opens a door with a sign that says "No Entry" and steps out onto the avenue while smoking a cigarette, observing the passersby through tobacco smoke.

The lyrics then reflect on the singer's memories, such as building a beautiful castle as a gift and chasing after the wandering wind. They recall playing with fire and ashes. The singer envisions themselves entering the year 2001 with a sword in hand, symbolizing a new beginning or a quest for something greater.

As the song progresses, the singer finds themselves running down a road in 2001, while tanks follow closely behind. They reach a dead-end where they encounter a drug addict sitting in a chair, smoking something unpleasant. In the addict's eyes, the singer sees a reflection of themselves. The addict entices them to a place without sorrow and fire, where tranquility is carried by the crimson mist of dreams.

The song's alternate version emphasizes the cleanliness of the singer's thoughts, stating that their soul is free from webs and dirt. They express joy in being alive, appreciating both the sun and the rain. The singer identifies themselves as one of those lost in the crowd, unsure of where they are headed. They continue to drift in their boat along the river, indifferent to time and space, but longing to meet the year 2001 while still alive.

Overall, "2001 Год" highlights the complexities of life, the search for purpose, and the longing for something greater.

Line by Line Meaning

В детстве, я играл в футбол
In my childhood, I played soccer

А когда подрос стал играть рок-н-рол
And as I grew up, I started playing rock and roll

А теперь вдруг понял, что все это было напрасно
But now I suddenly understand that it was all in vain

Я открываю дверь с надписью "Входа нет"
I open the door with the sign 'No entry'

Закурив сигарету, выхожу на проспект
Lighting a cigarette, I go out onto the avenue

И смотрю на прохожих сквозь табачный дым
And I look at the passersby through the tobacco smoke

Вспоминаю как в подарок, я построил дивный замок
I remember how I built a wonderful castle as a gift

Как бежал за блудным ветром
How I ran after the errant wind

Как играл с огнем и пеплом
How I played with fire and ashes

И так однажды я войду
And so one day I will enter

С мечем в руке, в 2001 год
With a sword in my hand, in the year 2001

2001 год, я бегу по дороге разинув рот, а за мной по пятам катятся танки
2001, I run down the road with my mouth wide open, and tanks are rolling behind me

Я забегаю в тупик, в тупике наркоман сидит в шизлонге и курит дрянь
I run into a dead end, where a drug addict sits in a bean bag chair and smokes junk

И я вижу в его глазах свое отражение
And I see my reflection in his eyes

Он завет меня туда, где нет горя и огня
He invites me to a place where there is no sorrow and fire

Где несет покой глазам снов малиновый туман
Where a raspberry mist brings peace to the eyes

И так в слепую я войду
And so blindly I will enter

С бычком в зубах в 2001 год
With a bull in my teeth, in the year 2001

А вот еще один вариант
And here's another version

Мои мысли чисты как брилиант
My thoughts are as pure as a diamond

И в моих душе нет паутины и грязи
And there is no cobweb or dirt in my soul

Я рад, тому что живы
I am glad to be alive

Я рад солнцу, и рад дождю
I am glad for the sun and glad for the rain

Я один из тех кто затерялся в толпе
I am one of those who got lost in the crowd

И неведомо куда
And I don't know where