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.
Жабры
Мумий Тролль Lyrics
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Что еще подождать?
То ли съесть мне сердец
Твоих - еще раз?
И косточки сплюнув,
Вишня как будто,
Чуть - чуть поднапрячься,
Все будет все хорошо...
Мы еще красивее ееее
И жабры порвутся ееее
Спасибо,
Жабры,
Спасибо большое большое о е!
Когда ты заходишь,
То я выключаюсь мгновенно,
Уже мне не вспомнить
Ни запах, ни почерк,
Улыбки остались только из скобок,
Спасайте меня,
Собой буду вас прикрывать.
А если завтра не будет завтра -
Мы в ночь уезжаем поплавать:
Здесь слишком мало пузырьков для двоих.
The first verse of the song "Жабры" by Мумий Тролль talks about the uncertainty that lies ahead in the next millennium. The lyrics ponder on the idea of what else there is to wait for and whether the singer should consume the hearts of their loved one's again. The mention of spitting out bones and cherries portrays a sense of dissatisfaction and unrest with the current state of being. However, the lyrics suggest that with a little effort, things can get better with the line - "All will be well if you just strain a little". The song plays with the idea of hope and the effort needed to improve the uncertain future.
The second verse of the song talks about the fear of losing oneself in the presence of someone else. The singer's fear of losing their identity in a relationship is highlighted as they lose the ability to remember the essence of their lover. The line "Smiles are only left in parentheses" is used to depict the emptiness that they feel around the person they once loved. The singer, in this case, is pleading for help, expressing their desire to find solace within themselves and their own company.
Overall, the song's meaning can be interpreted as a deep reflection of human emotions, capturing the essence of fear and hope at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
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We have been waiting for so long, what else is there to wait for?
Что еще подождать?
What other waiting is left to do?
То ли съесть мне сердец Твоих - еще раз?
Should I eat your heart once again?
И косточки сплюнув, Вишня как будто, Чуть - чуть поднапрячься, Все будет все хорошо...
After spitting out the bones, if we just try a little bit harder, everything will be okay.
Мы еще красивее ееее И жабры порвутся ееее Спасибо, Жабры, Спасибо большое большое о е!
We are even more beautiful and our gills will burst with excitement! Thank you, gills, thank you so much!
Когда ты заходишь, То я выключаюсь мгновенно, Уже мне не вспомнить Ни запах, ни почерк, Улыбки остались только из скобок, Спасайте меня, Собой буду вас прикрывать.
When you come near, I shut down completely. I can't remember your scent or your handwriting, just the parentheses of your smiles. Save me, I'll protect you with all I have left.
А если завтра не будет завтра - Мы в ночь уезжаем поплавать: Здесь слишком мало пузырьков для двоих.
If there's no tomorrow, we'll escape into the night to float away. There are too few bubbles here for the two of us.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.