Нефть
Ленинград Lyrics

The lyrics to Ленинград's song Нефть (Oil) speak to a new era that is marked by a different kind of struggle. The song opens with the line "Novoe vremya" (New time), which suggests that the world has entered a new phase, and the weight of the world is pressing down hard. This is reflected in the following line "Khyachit bremya" (The burden is rocking), which conveys that life is no longer easy, and it is essential to keep moving forward. The next line "Novyi povorot" (New turn) suggests that change is necessary to tackle the challenges of the present, and the engine roars fiercely, denoting the energy required to push forward.

The chorus features the word "Neft" (oil) and "sha-la-la-la-la," which has no meaning, but it serves as an exclamation of joy and relief. The lyrics "Zhizn - zaebis'" (Life is fucking great) and "Otebis, ebanis" (Back off, fuck off) emphasize the celebratory tone of the song. This contrast of hardship and celebration reinforces the idea that life requires hard work, but it's still possible to enjoy its pleasures.

The song's lyrics are in line with Ленинград's usual style of profanity-laden lyrics that celebrate life's simple pleasures while acknowledging the difficulties that come with it.