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.
Поспи рок-н-ролл
Мумий Тролль Lyrics
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Ты с ними не в доле.
В нашей школе
За такое били.
Причем больно, Не уронив ни слова,
Ни выбирая аккорды.
Поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи.
Срывая одежды.
Такой, ни как прежде
Нежный невежда.
Плакнуть, слез и крови
не дождешься.
Не сдам тебе,
пока не сдам и тебя.
Поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи.
Ребята устали,
Уболтал их однако.
Такие же люди,
Не с цепи собака.
Мы ждем
до завтра. А пока
до доброго хорошего утра.
Поспи рок-н-ролл, ага, рок-н-ролл, ага. ы
The song "Поспи Рок-н-ролл" by Мумий Тролль tells a story of a group of people who feel excluded and misunderstood by society. The opening lines suggest that the singer is not accepted by their peers, who resort to physical violence instead of engaging in meaningful dialogue. The lyrics emphasize the pain caused by this rejection, with the line "не уронив ни слова" (not dropping a single word) implying the inability to express oneself.
The chorus, "Поспи, рок-н-ролл" (Sleep, rock-n-roll), acts as a sort of escape or refuge from the harsh reality. Rock-n-roll is often associated with rebellion, freedom, and self-expression, so the singer turns to this music genre as a source of solace and understanding.
The second verse introduces two characters, Вертун and Кутеже, who are engaging in reckless behavior and breaking societal norms by tearing off their clothes. These characters are described as being different from before, suggesting that they have transformed into carefree individuals unafraid to express themselves. The line "Плакнуть, слез и крови не дождешься" (You won't see any tears, blood, or weeping) reinforces this idea of being unyielding and refusing to conform to society's expectations.
The bridge section suggests that the singer and their group of friends are tired of being convinced by others to conform to the norm. They acknowledge that they are similar to everyone else, not chained like dogs, and are waiting for a better tomorrow. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the notion that rock-n-roll serves as their means of escape and comfort.
Overall, "Поспи Рок-н-ролл" explores themes of rejection, nonconformity, and the power of music to provide solace and a sense of identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ребята узнали, -
The guys found out -
Ты с ними не в доле.
You are not in luck with them.
В нашей школе
In our school
За такое били.
They beat for such things.
Причем больно, Не уронив ни слова,
Moreover, it hurt, without dropping a word,
Ни выбирая аккорды.
Without choosing chords.
Поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи.
Sleep, rock and roll, sleep, rock and roll, sleep.
Вертун и Кутеже,
Vertun and Kutezhe,
Срывая одежды.
Ripping off clothes.
Такой, ни как прежде
Such, unlike before
Нежный невежда.
Tender ignoramus.
Плакнуть, слез и крови
To cry, tears and blood
Не дождешься.
You won't wait.
Не сдам тебе,
I won't give you up,
Пока не сдам и тебя.
Until I give up on you.
Поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи, рок-н-ролл, поспи.
Sleep, rock and roll, sleep, rock and roll, sleep.
Ребята устали,
The guys got tired,
Уболтал их однако.
Persuaded them anyway.
Такие же люди,
Similar people,
Не с цепи собака.
Not like a dog on a leash.
Мы ждем
We are waiting
до завтра. А пока
Until tomorrow. But for now
до доброго хорошего утра.
Until a good morning.
Поспи рок-н-ролл, ага, рок-н-ролл, ага.
Sleep, rock and roll, yeah, rock and roll, yeah.
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