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Ленинград Lyrics

The lyrics of the song Я и.о. Б.Г. by Ленинград is a satirical reflection on the current state of affairs in the world where everything seems meaningless, and people are losing hope. The singer talks about hitting his head on the floor, symbolizing the frustration he is feeling due to the current situation. The first verse mentions Boris Yeltsin, the first President of Russia, who retired on December 31, 1999. The singer is calling out to Boris Yeltsin, asking him to come back, conveying that things have not improved since he left.

In the second verse, Michael Jackson is mentioned, who died on June 25, 2009, due to cardiac arrest. The singer again is calling out to Michael Jackson, asking him to come back, indicating that the world is not the same without him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Я и.о., я и.о. БГ!" meaning "I am acting, I am acting as BG!" the meaning of BG is not clear, but it might refer to a Russian slang term for a person who acts as a leader or boss.

The song's lyrics convey a sense of despair and a feeling of helplessness about the current state of affairs in the world. The use of satirical humor in the song is a trademark of Ленинград's music. The song addressed the critical issues that the people faced, such as the emptiness and longing for the leaders who can change the situation.