Сон в канун нового года
Чичерина Lyrics

These lyrics tell a story about a person's experience on the eve of New Year's Day. The first paragraph describes a scene of clutter and dimly lit surroundings. The mention of "груды хлама" (piles of junk) and "снопы света" (bundles of light) creates a contrast between chaos and glimpses of hope. The reference to "полусонные глаза" (half-asleep eyes) suggests a state of weariness or exhaustion. The line "Не хватило до рассвета, где-то 22 часа" (Didn't make it until dawn, around 22 hours) implies that the singer stayed up late into the night, but couldn't stay awake until morning.

The second paragraph describes the arrival of someone in the singer's life. This person doesn't seem surprised by the state of the singer's mind, as they are portrayed as having a "голове моей дыра" (hole in my head). This could symbolize a loss of thoughts or a feeling of emptiness. The phrase "украдкой, убрала мои мозги" (surreptitiously took away my thoughts) implies that this person quietly took away the singer's worries or troubles. The mention of stolen notebooks and diaries represents the disappearance of personal thoughts and memories.

The refrain of "Лай-ла-ла-ла-ла-ла-ла, лай-ла-ла-ла-ла-ла-ла, ла-лай, ах...." acts as a melodic interlude and adds to the overall atmosphere of the song.

The third paragraph shifts the focus to the breaking dawn, approaching New Year's Day. The scene is set with festivities, cold weather, and people dressed up in costumes. The mention of colorful children, candies, and balloons creates an image of innocence and joy in contrast to the weariness expressed earlier. However, the lyrics also express a feeling of exhaustion and weariness towards these traditional rules and expectations.

In the last paragraph, the focus turns to the singer's own home, which is depicted as gloomy and neglected. The reference to a broken window and homeless dogs suggests a state of disarray and deterioration. The mention of "разгром" (devastation) and "после атомной войны" (after the atomic war) paints a grim picture of destruction and decay. The lyrics shift again, referencing people who quickly take away the singer's body, followed by the sound of a gunshot indicating the discovery or ending of the singer.

Overall, these lyrics explore themes of exhaustion, fleeting moments of escape, the contrast between joy and weariness during the holiday season, and the bleakness that can be hidden beneath external celebrations.