Hometown
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Our hometown stands on the banks of ancient river
The city of thousand crosses
But now it's drowned, it's drowned in a fever
People are covered in mosses
In a winter you can see, how Moscow cries
And there is no sun to dry our tears
Everyone here has icy eyes
Viviparous moon gave us stormy nights
They have come
The sun should rise
Yeah

Shut up, Winter
We are waiting for Spring
Shut up, Winter
We are waiting for Spring
Shut up, Winter
We are waiting for Spring
Shut up, Winter
We are waiting for

They are pretty good at patience
But then it comes - senseless and merciless
You can see crowded stations
Red trains made of mess
It's hard to swim in a sea when you've never swum before
That what old man told me
When we came to the seashore
People went to the water and dived
Sea washed their tears and bodies
Goodbye
It was their neverending dream
And they scream

Shut up, Winter
We came for Spring
Shut up, Winter
We came for Spring
Shut up, Winter
We came for
You

It's so nice to see you over here (Shut up, Winter)
So young, so bold, so beautiful (Shut up, Winter)
Shut up, Winter
Shut up, Winter




Shut up, Winter
Shut up, Winter

Overall Meaning

The main theme of the IDST song "Hometown" is nostalgia for a city that has been flooded and ravaged by time. The city is described as being on the banks of an ancient river with a history that dates back a thousand years. The theme of loss is repeated throughout the song, lamenting the fact that the city and its people have been drowned in a fever. Even in winter, when Moscow is known for its harsh weather, there is still something magical about the city that draws the singer back to it. It is said that everyone in the city has icy eyes, which is a metaphor for their cold and emotionless nature.


Despite their situation, the people of the city show great resilience and patience in waiting for Spring. The song suggests that despite the hardships, they are waiting for a time of renewal and rebirth. The arrival of Spring is connected to the idea of hope and possibility, and the people of the city are confident that their dreams will be realized. The ending of the song is an affirmation of the beauty of youth and a call to dismiss the harsh realities of winter and embrace the beauty of Spring.


Line by Line Meaning

Our hometown stands on the banks of ancient river
Our ancestral place is located near an old river


The city of thousand crosses
The place is known for its numerous religious symbols


But now it's drowned, it's drowned in a fever
Unfortunately, the place is now plagued with a contagious disease


People are covered in mosses
People are now overrun by the disease and look unwell


In a winter you can see, how Moscow cries
During the cold season, the city is cloudy and gloomy


And there is no sun to dry our tears
The weather is so bad, and the environment is sorrowful


Everyone here has icy eyes
The people there are sad and heartbroken, and their eyes reflect this


Viviparous moon gave us stormy nights
The full moon brought agitation and turmoil to the place


They have come
The days of trouble have arrived


The sun should rise
There ought to be better days to come soon


Shut up, Winter
Stop the sorrow


We are waiting for Spring
We are hopeful for a better future


They are pretty good at patience
The people there have learned how to wait


But then it comes - senseless and merciless
Despite their hope, a cruel disease comes to plague them


You can see crowded stations
The infection rate is high, and hospitals are full of patients


Red trains made of mess
Emergency vehicles are frantically trying to help the sick


It's hard to swim in a sea when you've never swum before
It is challenging to handle the situation when you have never experienced it before


That what old man told me
A wise old man shared this with me


When we came to the seashore
Remembering a happier time when things were more comfortable


People went to the water and dived
People came to the beach for some leisure and play


Sea washed their tears and bodies
The ocean was healing and purifying for them


Goodbye
Sadly they had to leave that enjoyable moment


It was their neverending dream
The people there have always imagined a better situation


And they scream
People continue to hope for better outcomes


We came for Spring
We are looking forward to a new beginning


It's so nice to see you over here (Shut up, Winter)
Although it was challenging to reach this point, we are happy and joyful to be here


So young, so bold, so beautiful (Shut up, Winter)
The new beginning is fantastic and filled with hope


Shut up, Winter
We don't want to remember the old difficulties anymore


Shut up, Winter
We only want to focus on the future


Shut up, Winter
No more sadness or sorrow


Shut up, Winter
Winter has come to an end, and spring has begun




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrey Senkin, idst

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