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.
Новая луна апреля
Мумий Тролль Lyrics
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Увядшая, упавшая ночь.
Она умерла на всегда,
Никто не может ей помочь.
Прошлых дней не вернуть,
Не придумали такого в науке,
Но мы не ищем неведомый путь,
А сидим, сложа дома руки!
Новая луна апреля,
Осветила небосвод!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
Нам она ничего не несет!
Мы мечтали о заре,
О волшебных садах.АХ!
Но это все пришло к тебе,
Лишь в прозрачных снах.
Мы искали место, где
Нет у человека дел!
Счастье это на Земле
Никто никогда не имел!
Новая луна апреля,
Осветила небосвод!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
Нам она ничего не несет!
Новая луна апреля,
Осветила небосвод!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
Нам она ничего не несет!
The lyrics of Мумий Тролль's song "Новая Луна апреля" (New Moon of April) convey a sense of disillusionment and resignation. The opening lines compare the past to withered leaves, symbolizing the passage of time and the loss of something precious. The night, personified as a deceased entity, holds no hope for revival or assistance. The lyrics suggest that the past cannot be reclaimed, emphasizing that science has not yet found a way to return what has been lost. Despite this, the song implies that there is no need to seek unknown paths or solutions. Instead, the singer and listeners are depicted as sitting at home, resigned and passive.
The refrain, "Новая луна апреля, осветила небосвод! (New Moon of April, illuminated the sky!)" introduces a new element - the new moon of April. However, the lyrics suggest that there is no longer trust or belief in this symbol. The new moon, traditionally associated with new beginnings and opportunities, is seen as lacking any meaningful impact or significance. It is described as delivering nothing of value or importance.
The song touches on the longing for a brighter future, represented by the dawn and magical gardens. However, these dreams are only fulfilled in transparent dreams, emphasizing their unattainability in reality. The search for a place without human obligations and responsibilities is also expressed, highlighting the desire for a carefree existence. Nevertheless, the lyrics assert that happiness has never been achieved on Earth.
Overall, "Новая Луна апреля" reflects a sense of disappointment and resignation towards the passage of time, the emptiness of new beginnings, and the unattainability of dreams and happiness on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Прошлый день, как листва,
The past day, like fallen leaves,
Увядшая, упавшая ночь.
Withered, fallen night.
Она умерла на всегда,
It died forever,
Никто не может ей помочь.
No one can help it.
Прошлых дней не вернуть,
We can't bring back the past days,
Не придумали такого в науке,
Not invented in science,
Но мы не ищем неведомый путь,
But we are not searching for an unknown path,
А сидим, сложа дома руки!
Instead, we sit, folding our hands at home!
Новая луна апреля,
The new moon of April,
Осветила небосвод!
Illuminated the sky!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
But we no longer believe in it,
Нам она ничего не несет!
It brings us nothing!
Мы мечтали о заре,
We dreamed of dawn,
О волшебных садах.АХ!
Of magical gardens. Ah!
Но это все пришло к тебе,
But it all came to you,
Лишь в прозрачных снах.
Only in transparent dreams.
Мы искали место, где
We were looking for a place where
Нет у человека дел!
A person has no worries!
Счастье это на Земле
Happiness is on Earth
Никто никогда не имел!
No one ever had it!
Новая луна апреля,
The new moon of April,
Осветила небосвод!
Illuminated the sky!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
But we no longer believe in it,
Нам она ничего не несет!
It brings us nothing!
Новая луна апреля,
The new moon of April,
Осветила небосвод!
Illuminated the sky!
Но мы ей уже не верим,
But we no longer believe in it,
Нам она ничего не несет!
It brings us nothing!
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