Mumiy Troll is one of Russia's most popular pop rock bands. The band's name… Read Full Bio ↴Mumiy Troll is one of Russia's most popular pop rock bands. The band's name is a pun on Tove Jansson's Moomin Troll books.

Led by singer Ilya Lagutenko (Илья Лагутенко), who formed the first version of the band in 1981, as a garage band project in Vladivostok. The band Мумий Тролль was officially formed in 1983. As the Soviet Union collapsed, Lagutenko temporarily left music behind to work in the UK and China (he is fluent in both Mandarin and English). Upon their first proper release, Morskaya (Морская, Nautical) in 1997, the band became hugely popular in Russia. In 2001 they represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Since then, the band has gained popularity internationally. They toured in North America with The Agency in 2009.

To date they have released eight studio albums (one being a soundtrack for a movie), and a number of compilations.

More information in Russian and English is available on the band's website: http://www.mumiytroll.com.

Банзай
Мумий Тролль Lyrics

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Снова вижу
Эти земли -
С горизонта сила ветра позволяет.

Удаляюсь,
Прижимаю
К груди кортик, он наверняка не помешает.

Что, манили на север?
Банзай!
Мы сделали крюк!
Банзай!
Ласково просим
Банзай!
Мне всё же сдаётся на юг!

Все пароли,
Как пардоны,
Раздаю, не жадный я, налево и направо.
На глубинах
И медузы
Не стесняются раздеться все до жала.

Знаю точно:
Точно. Точка
Мы не дома,
Domo Domo
Мы по самые забрались помидоры.
Не до шуток -

Вижу флаги,
Мы прорвемся сквозь любые передряги

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Мумий Тролль's song Банзай depict a journey or adventure of sorts. The singer declares "снова вижу эти земли," which translates to "I see these lands again." The strength of the wind allows him to move forward, and he clings to his sword (кортик) for security. The next lines, "что, манили на север?" make a reference to possibly being tempted to go north but ultimately deciding to head south. The chorus repeats the word "банзай," which is a Japanese exclamation used to show enthusiasm, similar to "hurrah" or "cheers." The verses continue to describe the journey, including passing out passwords like pardons, and seeing flags in the distance.

The interpretation of these lyrics can be subjective since the lyrics can be interpreted as the singer experiencing a personal journey or battle or facing some other obstacle or challenge. The song seems to encourage perseverance in the face of adversity and shows that the singer and his companions will overcome any obstacle in their path.

Line by Line Meaning

Снова вижу
Once again I see

Эти земли -
These lands -

С горизонта сила ветра позволяет.
The power of the wind allows them to be seen from the horizon.

Удаляюсь,
I'm moving away

Прижимаю
I hold

К груди кортик, он наверняка не помешает.
The sword to my chest, it definitely won't interfere.

Что, манили на север?
What, were they luring us north?

Банзай!
Banzai!

Мы сделали крюк!
We made a hook!

Ласково просим
We kindly ask

Банзай!
Banzai!