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)
Фіалки
Океан Ельзи Lyrics
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Або "ні", або "так", а може, ти знаєш, як?
Мої тисячі флейт загубилися навесні
У хвилі нових атак.
Іди кажи "так", або "ні", або "так"
Або "ні", або "так", бачиш мої листи.
Я додому, коли, повернутися захотів –
Приспів:
Де ми є? Хто ми є?
Плаваєм, поки є сили.
І летять, як горять наші дні.
Нам довго лишилось, чи ні?
Мінімум волі за мінімум долі.
На мінному полі фіалки не цвітуть.
Не лякайся піти – не далеко таки вони.
Бачиш, за нами йдуть?
Іди кажи "так", або "ні", або "так",
Або "ні", або "так", чим тобі не любов?
Залишили нам день неонової весни,
Здати сказали кров.
Приспів (4)
The opening lines of "Фіалки" by Океан Ельзи (Okean Elzy) urge the listener to make a definitive decision – saying "yes," "no," or "maybe" – because the uncertainty is overwhelming. The lyrics describe the loss of a thousand "flutes" in the spring, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for beauty, hope, or inspiration. The singer has faced new attacks, and their purpose or direction is unclear. The chorus poses existential questions about who they are, where they are going, and how much time they have left. Despite this uncertainty, they persist and continue to move forward until they no longer have the strength to do so.
The following verse evokes a sense of loss and longing. The singer writes of letters, returning home, and finding nowhere to go. It's unclear what the situation is, but it's clear that nothing is quite as it seems. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that the singer is searching for meaning in the face of an unknown future.
Line by Line Meaning
Іди кажи "так", або "ні", або "так"
Make a decision and state it clearly
Або "ні", або "так", а може, ти знаєш, як?
If you're unsure, think carefully before choosing
Мої тисячі флейт загубилися навесні
I've lost many things in the past
У хвилі нових атак.
It happened during a period of upheaval and turmoil
Бачиш мої листи.
I've reached out and communicated clearly
Я додому, коли, повернутися захотів –
I wanted to return home when the time was right
Не було куди іти.
I had nowhere else to go
Де ми є? Хто ми є?
Asking existential questions about our identity
Плаваєм, поки є сили.
We keep moving forward while we still have the energy
І летять, як горять наші дні.
Our days pass by quickly, like flames burning out
Нам довго лишилось, чи ні?
Wondering how much time we have left
Мінімум волі за мінімум долі.
Our fate is determined by the choices we make
На мінному полі фіалки не цвітуть.
In a dangerous place, beauty may not survive
Не лякайся піти – не далеко таки вони.
Don't be afraid to leave, safety may be closer than you think
Залишили нам день неонової весни,
We have a limited time to experience something new and exciting
Здати сказали кров.
A sacrifice was made for us to have this opportunity
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.