The band, and especially its leader, Shnurov, has long been famous for its catchy beats and irrepressibly bad language, somehow managing to be one of the top bands in Russia despite almost never being clean enough to earn radio play and despite its live concerts being banned in Moscow.
In 2008 Leningrad disbanded. Its former members run Рубль and Spitfire. The band reunited in 2010.
Dikiy muzhchina
Ленинград Lyrics
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Da ia vsio vremia bukhoj
I tvoiu zhopu pri liudiakh khvataiu
Svoej volosatoj rukoj
Da moi nogi voniuchie palki
Na kotorykh vse v dyrkakh noski
A ehti dve kuchi iz pyli i griazi
Da ty prava ia dikij muzhchina
Ty prava ia dikij mzhchina
Ty prava ia dikij mzhchina
Iajtsa, tabak, peregar i shchetina
The lyrics to Ленинград's song Dikiy Muzhchina are quite explicit and vulgar, but with a closer look and interpretation, it becomes clear that they embody the concept of a wild and free-spirited man who is unafraid to live life on his own terms. The song starts with the singer being called a "govniuk" or a drunkard by someone else, which he doesn't deny. It goes on to speak of him grabbing at someone's buttocks, likely in jest and not as an act of aggression. The following lyrics describe the singer's unhygienic appearance with stinky feet and worn shoes, which he refers to as his "bashmaki."
Through these lyrics, the singer asserts his identity as a "wild man," one who is unencumbered by societal expectations of cleanliness and sobriety. Despite being labeled as such, the singer proudly and confidently declares that this is who he is, embracing his freedom to live without restraint. This idea of embracing oneself and living life on one's own terms is reflected in the repeated line "ty prava ia dikij muzhchina" or "you are right, I am a wild man."
Line by Line Meaning
Ty nazyvaesh′ menia govniukom
You call me a scumbag
Da ia vsio vremia bukhoj
Yes, I am always drunk
I tvoiu zhopu pri liudiakh khvataiu
And I grab your ass in front of people
Svoej volosatoj rukoj
With my hairy hand
Da moi nogi voniuchie palki
Yes, my legs are smelly sticks
Na kotorykh vse v dyrkakh noski
On which my socks have holes
A ehti dve kuchi iz pyli i griazi
And these two pieces of dust and dirt
Ehto moi bashmaki
Are my boots
Da ty prava ia dikij muzhchina
Yes, you are right, I am a wild man
Ty prava ia dikij mzhchina
You are right, I am a wild man
Ty prava ia dikij mzhchina
You are right, I am a wild man
Iajtsa, tabak, peregar i shchetina
Eggs, tobacco, ashes, and bristles
Writer(s): Sergey Shnurov
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fridatovar5272
My fav song since i was 16!!!!
@alejandrosanchez815
when gollum dances ska, you know it's impossible to be more awesome
@choppermanpl3835
It's one of those vids that I watched over a decade ago I and keep remembering and returning to them to watch 'em over and over again xD
@MrGreenAKAguci00
Dude. Thanks for the translation. Leningrad is awesome.
@venicreatorspiritus111
Kocham ZSRR jezuuuuu ♥️😔💖
@shaggyultra69
such a great song,👍
@Mr7wolves
Савршено! Поздрав из Србије.
@bs2149
когда был 2002 я заходил за другом что бы пойти в школу ... и уже в 7 утра играл Ленингад на кухне, ни куда я не ходил в это время, я там и оставался. P.S. Пираты 21 века сильный альбом самый лучший альбом.
@JD-mm7ur
the love of my life
@brainjackt
THIS IS GOOD STUFF