In 2017, IC3PEAK released their first Russian language album Сладкая жизнь (Sweet Life). They've stated that they "felt the urge for a dialog with our native generation about common fears, problems and feelings without language barrier." The album took a darker trap approach to witch house with elements of art pop and glitch pop. A music video (entirely written, directed, stylized, produced, and edited by the duo) was made for the single "Грустная сука" ("Sad Bitch"), which has received 5.8 million views as of September 2018. This was followed by two non-album singles: "Monster" and "This World Is Sick," released in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
On September 14, 2018, IC3PEAK released the single "Сказка," showing a style much closer to trap rap/hip hop than witch house. A music video was produced for it, featuring animated artwork by artist Jakov Burov. Exactly two weeks later, an album also titled Сказка was released without any prior announcement.
Пламя
IC3PEAK Lyrics
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Крик - моя вторая природа
Я научилась любить и верить
Над моей головой нет бога
Я на земле в первый раз и в последний я не вернусь,
И я не воскресну я обращаю живое в камень я извергаю изо рта пламя
Я не боюсь жить, я не боюсь жить
Страх дает мнимую власть счастье - голодная пасть просто скормлю все
мечты я теперь ты я теперь ты боль и любовь есть одно
спорим ты выберешь зло кровь окропляет цветы я снова ты я снова ты
Страх дает мнимую власть счастье - голодная пасть просто скормлю все
мечты я теперь ты я теперь ты боль и любовь есть одно
спорим ты выберешь зло кровь окропляет цветы я снова ты я снова ты
Шаг - бездна - твое сердце
Я испытала огонь и воду
Крик - моя вторая природа
Я научилась любить и верить над моей головой нет бога
Я на земле в первый раз и в последний я не вернусь,
И я не воскресну я обращаю живое в камень я извергаю изо рта пламя.
The lyrics to IC3PEAK's "Пламя" are about a person who has undergone a transformation from fear to strength. The first stanza describes how she has experienced both fire and water, and her scream has become her second nature. She has learned to love and believe in herself even if there is no god above her. This transformation has made her different, and she knows she won't return to the person she used to be. Instead, she has become someone who can turn life into stone and spit out flames.
The next verse talks about how fear gives false power, and she has learned to overcome it. She is not afraid to live life and embrace everything it has to offer. She can consume her dreams and pain as easily as someone else's because they are one and the same to her. She challenges someone else to choose between good and evil, even though blood will be spilled and flowers will be stained. The last line of the verse repeats the opening line, emphasizing how she is again transforming into the person she is now.
The final line is a repetition of the first verse, tying the song together thematically. The singer has been remade through fire and water and knows she won't return to her old self. She has the power to transform life and bring forth flames. Overall, the song is an empowering and transformative journey for its narrator, showcasing her newfound power and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Я испытала огонь и воду
I've experienced extreme hardships and challenges
Крик - моя вторая природа
Screaming and making noise is second nature to me
Я научилась любить и верить
I've learned to love and have faith
Над моей головой нет бога
I don't believe in a higher power or authority figure
Я на земле в первый раз и в последний я не вернусь
I'm on this earth only once and won't come back again
И я не воскресну я обращаю живое в камень я извергаю изо рта пламя
I won't be resurrected, instead I turn living things into stone and spit fire
Я не боюсь жить, я не боюсь жить
I fearlessly embrace living
Страх дает мнимую власть счастье - голодная пасть просто скормлю все мечты я теперь ты я теперь ты боль и любовь есть одно спорим ты выберешь зло кровь окропляет цветы я снова ты я снова ты
Fear gives false power, happiness is a hungry mouth that devours all dreams. Pain and love are one and the same. Let's argue about if you'll choose evil and make blood spill on flowers, I'll become you again and again.
Шаг - бездна - твое сердце
A step can lead to a deep chasm, your heart.
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.