He started his career before the age of 10 singing in Loktev’s children choir. From this point on, music has never stopped being the most important thing in his life. When he was 14, he was already receiving his first music awards. At that time, he won several children’s song contests, and ended up in the very popular band Neposedi, the same band where Julia and Lena of t.A.T.u. met each other. In 2000, Lazarev entered Moscow’s famous MKHAT theatre school, from which he graduated in 2004. While he was a student, he started playing main roles in Pushkinski Theatre’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “Karamazov Brothers”. At the same time, together with his childhood friend Vlad Topalov, he started a boy-duet Smash!!, that shortly after was signed by Universal Music Russia and became one of the Russian pop-wonders in 2002-2003. Five #1 hits, numerous awards and millions of copies sold in Russia, CIS and Southeast Asia was a result of the short duet’s career - the boys split up in 2004, only one week after the release of their second album.
Lazarev began recording his first solo album in 2005, at the time when he also returned to theatre, which he left in 2003 because of the band’s packed schedule. Together with the British producer Brain Rawling, he recorded most of the songs for his debut album “Don’t Be Fake”, which was released in November 2005 and which was instantly sold in more than 300 000 copies in Russia alone. As for theatre, his role in the Broadway-style musical comedy “Borrow a Tenor” brought him five professional theatre awards, making the play biggest success of the 2005 theatre season. In May 2006, Lazarev received the Russian national music TV channel MUZ TV's award as the Best New Act. The 4th single from his first solo album, “Fake”, was played in clubs in the UK, debuting on 30th July at #28 on Commercial Music Club Chart in Music Week.
His second album, "TV Show", was released in 2007, and his third album, "Electric Touch", was released in 2010.
In 2008, Lazarev took part in the Russian national preselection for Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Flyer (Under Fire)".
Rebound
Sergey Lazarev Lyrics
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I KNOW THAT YOU'RE NOT WINDOWSHOPPING
NOT EVEN IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
I COULDN'T HELP BUT OVERHEAR YOU TALKING
THAT THE WAY IT FELT WAS JUST NO GOOD
I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME
BUT I'VE ALREADY GOT YOUR NUMBER
IT'S ALL SO BLACK AND WHITE
MAYBE THINKING IT'S TOO SOON
MAYBE IF YOU START TO WONDER
TRY ME, PHONE ME
Chorus
IF YOU CAN'T GO THERE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
THEN LOVE THE ONE YOUR WITH
AND IF THE HEARTACHE'S MORE THAN YOU CAN TAKE
THEN TAKE WHAT I CAN GIVE
SOME OTHER STIMUTATION THAT SETTLE YOUR FRUSTRATION
DON'T TALK ABOUT RELATIONSHIP NO MORE
AND IF THE LOVE IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND, THEN I'LL
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND, TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
Verse 2.
NOW THAT I GOT YOUR ATTENTION
YOU CAN HIDE AT YOUR RETREAT
SO LET'S CONTINUE WITH THIS CONVERSTATION
I GUESS WE NEED SOME PRIVACY
BABY I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN
I KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER
THE ONLY BETTER KISS AWAY
ALL SO BLACK AND WHITE
MAYBE THINKING IT'S TOO SOON
MAYBE IF YOU START TO WONDER
TRY ME, PHONE ME
Chorus
IF YOU CAN'T GO THERE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
THEN LOVE THE ONE YOUR WITH
AND IF THE HEARTACHE'S MORE THAN YOU CAN TAKE
THEN TAKE WHAT I CAN GIVE
SOME OTHER STIMUTATION THAT SETTLE YOUR FRUSTRATION
DON'T TALK ABOUT RELATIONSHIP NO MORE
AND IF THE LOVE IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND, THEN I'LL
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND, TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
COME ON WON'T YOU GET IT STARTED
WHAT'VE YOU GOT TO LOSE
Chorus
IF YOU CAN'T GO THERE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
THEN LOVE THE ONE YOUR WITH
AND IF THE HEARTACHE'S MORE THAN YOU CAN TAKE
THEN TAKE WHAT I CAN GIVE
SOME OTHER STIMUTATION THAT SETTLE YOUR FRUSTRATION
DON'T TALK ABOUT RELATIONSHIP NO MORE
AND IF LOVE IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND, THEN I'LL
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND, TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
REBOUND
REBOUND
TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
Sergey Lazarev's song "Rebound" is about trying to move on from a past love by finding a temporary solution or a rebound. The song seems to be directed towards a woman who is struggling to get over a failed relationship. The opening line of the song suggests that she is not just casually looking around but is actively searching for someone. Lazarev hints that he overheard her discussing a recent breakup and understands the pain she's going through. He then offers to be her rebound, suggesting she shouldn't think too hard about it and just let herself feel until she can love again.
In the chorus, Lazarev repeats the idea that it's okay to love someone else if the one you love is not available. He offers himself as a distraction, a way to forget about the pain and frustration of a broken heart. Lazarev acknowledges that his offer is not a lasting love but just a temporary fix.
In the second verse, Lazarev appeals to the woman's emotions and senses, suggesting she can't hide the pain she's going through. He reassures her that he understands and can make it better. He offers her an escape from the real world, a chance to get lost in the moment and forget the past.
In essence, "Rebound" is about finding solace in temporary relationships while waiting for a permanent love to come along. It's a reminder that sometimes we need to take a step back, forget about commitment and the complications that come with it, and just allow ourselves to have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
I KNOW THAT YOU'RE NOT WINDOWSHOPPING
I understand that you are genuinely interested and not just looking around
NOT EVEN IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Your interest is not limited to the general area or location
I COULDN'T HELP BUT OVERHEAR YOU TALKING
I unintentionally listened in on what you were saying
THAT THE WAY IT FELT WAS JUST NO GOOD
You expressed dissatisfaction with a recent romantic experience
I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME
Despite not knowing your identity
BUT I'VE ALREADY GOT YOUR NUMBER
I have your contact information already
NOTHING BUT A PICTURE FRAME
All I have is an image of you
IT'S ALL SO BLACK AND WHITE
Everything seems very straightforward and uncomplicated
MAYBE THINKING IT'S TOO SOON
You might be hesitant because it is still early
MAYBE IF YOU START TO WONDER
Perhaps if you begin to question things
TRY ME, PHONE ME
Give me a chance and call me
IF YOU CAN'T GO THERE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
If you cannot be intimate with the one you love
THEN LOVE THE ONE YOUR WITH
Love whoever is available to you
AND IF THE HEARTACHE'S MORE THAN YOU CAN TAKE
If the pain is too much for you to bear
THEN TAKE WHAT I CAN GIVE
Take the comfort I can provide
SOME OTHER STIMULATION THAT SETTLE YOUR FRUSTRATION
Find something else to occupy and soothe you
DON'T TALK ABOUT RELATIONSHIP NO MORE
Stop discussing past or future relationships
AND IF THE LOVE IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND, THEN I'LL TAKE YOU ON A REBOUND
If love seems unattainable, I will be your rebound and satisfy your needs
COME ON WON'T YOU GET IT STARTED
Let's begin this new venture together
WHAT'VE YOU GOT TO LOSE
There is nothing you stand to lose by trying
Contributed by Cameron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.