On stage, the rock-band enthralls fans through electrifying performance. In press, OKEAN ELZY has been recognized many times as the best rock-and live-band by music critics. And in life, for more then 20 years it enriches style of young people with high quality unique melodies and in-depth lyrics.
By now OKEAN ELZY has released 8 albums, 5 singles, acoustic album, 2 "Best of" compilations and 29 music videos.
Okean Elzy released the new 8th album "Земля" (Eng. Earth) on May, 15.
Musicians worked on studio album together with three times Grammy award owner - Ken Nelson. It consists of 12 tracks.
The first single of the album «Земля» (Eng. Earth) is «Обійми» (Eng. Embrases), that came out in February this year. The second single «Стріляй» (Eng. Shoot), together with music video directed by Mike Bruce was released on April, 18.
Vladimir Opsenica -one of the best Balkan guitarist, will also take part in the tour together with the band. He worked on the recording of «Земля» (Eng. Earth) together with Okean Elzy.
The band started playing in Ĺviv, Ukraine in 1994.
Current Members
1. Slava Vakarchuk - vocals (1994-present)
2. Valdimir Opsenica - guitar (2013-present)
3. Denis Dudko - bass (2004-present)
4. Milosh Jelic - keyboards (2004-present)
5. Denis Glinin - drums (1994-present)
Former members
1. Pavlo Hudimov — guitar (1994-2005)
2. Yuriy Chustochka — bass (1994-2004)
3. Dmytro Shurov — keyboards (2000-2004)
4. Peter Chernyavskiy - guitar (2005-2013)
Albums:
1. 1998 - "Tam, de nas nema" (There, where we aren't)
2. 2000 - "Yananebibuv" (I was in heaven)
3. 2001 - "Model" (Model)
4. 2003 - "Supersymetria" (Supersymmetry)
5. 2005 - "GLORIA" (GLORIA)
6. 2007 - "Mira" (Measure)
7. 2010 - "Dolce Vita"
8. 2013 - Zemlya (Земля - The Land)
9. 2014 - НАЙКРАЩЕ (НАЙКРАЩЕ - The Best)
10. 2016 - Bez mezh (Без меж - Without Limits)
Acoustic album:
* 2003 - "Tvij format" (Your format)
Singles:
1996 - "Budynok zi skla" (House of Glass)
2002 - "Holodno" (It is Cold)
2004 - "Diakuju!" (Thank You!)
2006 - "Veseli, Brate, Chasy Nastaly..." (O Brother, Merry Times Have Come)
2009 – "Ya tak khochu..." (I so want to...)
2013 – "Obiymy" (Embrace)
2015 - "Ne tvoya viyna" (Not your war)
2015 - "Zhyttya pochynayet'sya znov" (Life begins again)
2015 - "Myt'" (Moment)
2016 - "Ne ydy" (Don't go)
2017 - "Sonce (Radio edition)" (Sun (Radio edition))
2018 - "Bez tebe" (Without you)
2018 - "V nebo zhene"
2018 - "Skilky nas" (How many of us)
2019 - "Choven" (Boat)
2019 - "Pereval" (Pass; for the soundtrack of The Rising Hawk)
2020 - "Koly my stanem soboyu" (When we will become ourselves)
2020 - "Obiymy (Remix)" (Embrace (Remix))
2020 - "Trymay" (Hold on)
2021 - "#Безтебемененема" (Without you there is no me)
2022 - Весна (spring)
Compilations:
* 2006 - "1221" ('Best of' collection)
* 2010 - "The Best Of"
Solo Projects:
* 2008 - "Vnochi" (In the Night) - solo album released by the band's front man Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
* 2011 - "Brussel" (Brussels) - Slava's second solo album
* 2021 - Oranzhereya (Greenhouse)
Віддам
Океан Ельзи Lyrics
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Моя наступна гiльйотина.
Сьогоднi я твоя дитина,
А завтра я - твоя стiна.
Менi не хочеться нi з ким
Лiтати, їздити, ходити.
Сьогоднi я на полi битви,
Вiддам, вiддам,
Я усе тобi вiддам.
Хочеш - не люби мене,
Але я не можу сам.
Вiддам, вiддам,
Я усе тобi вiддам.
Бачиш - я заклеїв очi,
Я не бачу, тiльки хочу я!
Дванадцять мiсяцiв один,
А п'ять секунд - вже забагато,
Бо навiть мить для мене свято,
Коли вiдкрив очi я.
Забув вогонь i воду я,
Залишив навiть мiднi труби,
Але нiколи не забуду
Ту мить, коли з тобою я.
Вiддам, вiддам,
Я усе тобi вiддам.
Хочеш - не люби мене,
Але я не можу сам.
Вiддам, вiддам,
Я усе тобi вiддам.
Бачиш - я заклеїв очi,
Я не бачу, тiльки хочу я!
These lyrics are from the song "Віддам" by the Ukrainian rock band Океан Ельзи. The song explores themes of sacrifice and devotion in a relationship. The singer expresses their willingness to give everything to their partner, highlighting their unconditional love and loyalty. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is prepared to face any challenges for their loved one.
The opening lines suggest that the singer sees each day as an uncertain future, almost like a guillotine waiting to fall. They identify themselves as the other person's child today but acknowledge that they will become their wall or protector in the future. The statement reflects a sense of duty and the anticipation of a changing dynamic in the relationship.
The second verse continues to emphasize the singer's commitment to their partner. They express a lack of interest in any other experiences or interactions with people, demonstrating their singular focus on their loved one. The line "Today I'm on the battlefield, and later, I don't know myself" suggests that while they are currently immersed in the challenges of the relationship, they are uncertain about what lies ahead.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Віддам, віддам" (I'll give, I'll give) multiple times, underscoring the singer's intention to give everything they have to their partner. It conveys a willingness to sacrifice their own needs and desires for the sake of the relationship. The last line, "Я не бачу, тiльки хочу я!" (I can't see, I just want!) reveals their single-minded devotion to their loved one, even if they may not fully understand the situation. It portrays their blind trust and desire to hold on to the relationship.
Overall, "Віддам" conveys a message of selflessness, dedication, and a profound sense of love, even in the face of uncertainty and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Мене чекає кожен день
Every day awaits me
Моя наступна гiльйотина
My next guillotine
Сьогоднi я твоя дитина
Today I am your child
А завтра я - твоя стiна
But tomorrow I am your wall
Менi не хочеться нi з ким
I don't want anyone
Лiтати, їздити, ходити
To fly, to drive, to walk
Сьогоднi я на полi битви
Today I am on the battlefield
А далi я не знаю сам?
But I don't know what's next for me
Вiддам, вiддам
I'll give it all
Я усе тоби вiддам
I'll give you everything
Хочеш - не люби мене
If you want, don't love me
Але я не можу сам
But I can't do it alone
Бачиш - я заклеїв очi
You see, I closed my eyes
Я не бачу, тiльки хочу я!
I can't see, I only desire
Дванадцять мiсяцiв один
Twelve months alone
А п'ять секунд - вже забагато
But five seconds is already too much
Бо навiть мить для мене свято
Because even a moment is sacred to me
Коли вiдкрив очi я
When I opened my eyes
Забув вогонь i воду я
I forgot fire and water
Залишив навiть мiднi труби
I left even the copper pipes
Але нiколи не забуду
But I will never forget
Ту мить, коли з тобою я
That moment when I was with you
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