One of his trademarks is his extremely high pitched falsetto, which has enchanted his audience and has contributed to his popularity. Because of the operatic use of Vitas’ voice, combined with his dance / folk like music, his style can be characterized as popera or pop opera.
Vitas has achieved much notablity through Russian television, and since 2005 his career has advanced into Asian markets. He has signed with entertainment labels such as Universal which distributes his music in Taiwan, and he has toured extensively in China and several other countries. He has performed duets with many other singers including Demis Roussos, Lucio Dalla, and Vitas’ grandfather Arkadiy Davydovich Marantsman (Аркадий Давыдович Маранцман), with whom he sings “Friendship”.
History / career
Vitas became notable in Russia in December 2000 with hit Opera No. 2, which was notable for use of Vitas’ surprisingly high-pitched and energetic use of falsetto.
His concert program Philosophy of Miracle premiered at the State Kremlin Palace on 29 March 2002, establishing a record for Vitas as the youngest artist ever to perform a solo concert at this prestigious venue. A DVD of this concert was released. He also presented his fashion collection “Autumn Dreams” on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace in 29 September 2002.
Vitas received an invitation from Lucio Dalla, the composer, who created “Caruso”, to perform this song together with the author at the concert “San Remo in Moscow” held in the State Kremlin Palace in 2003. Vitas’ voice enchanted not only the audience but Mr. Dalla himself, so the composer invited Vitas to come to Rome to take part in the rehearsals of “Toska”, the modern version of the legendary opera.
Vitas presented his second solo program “The Songs of My Mother” in the Rossia Concert Hall, Moscow in November 2003. Two albums: “The Songs of My Mother” and “Mama” of the artist were released for the premiere. The album “The Songs of My Mother” included the songs which are considered to be the gold reserves of Russian pop-music. Another album “Mama” included several new songs composed by Vitas. The two albums were a dedication to his mother who died in 2001. In 2003, he gave 264 solo concerts in places including Russia, Australia, Canada, Israel, Germany, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Vitas also starred in a murder mystery television series called “Beloved Scoundrel” in English, and “Сволочь ненаглядная” in Russian in which he played (appropriately) a pop singer with an unusually high voice. He also starred in a comedy called Crazy Day.
Star
Vitas Lyrics
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Let me be free let me rock
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Who can't lose my conscious
Eyes low & we ride slow
I can't fold oh
Might strike gold
And these hoes know
My life is just a show
I can't pass that cash cash
Might go bad bad
We don't fuck with
All these rats rats
Motherfucker don't trip
Kobii lighting that spliff
And we going straight back to back
Everybody talk shit
They just wanna get rich
But they know they can't handle that
Let me be free let me rock
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Let me be free let me rock
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Full of lust she's full of herself
And I got the tats on me yeah the racks on me
And my baddies on fleek yeah my baddies on
I don't really fuck with no average woah
If her pussy fantastic I'm a hit it
All you motherfuckers care about clout
And its sad I ain't living in the bad lands
77 I'm up in the heavens
Ascending the reverends could never be
I know you jealous I see your intentions
You motherfuckers never get to me
She don't want to see me win
I'll just drive by in that benz
I'll just fuck on all her friends
I'll just fuck on all her friends friends
My ex-hoe wants me back
Bitch I deleted your contact
Hit it once and I'm leaving
Straight to the bag I'm retreating
Got all your bitches on me
You better not run up on me
Because my cousins are bleeding
Let me be free let me rock
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Let me be free let me rock
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
Riding past the opps not capping
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
I can see that in the midst of death, life persists
In the midst of untruth, truth persists
In the midst of darkness, light persists
The song "Star" by Vitas is a rap track that speaks to the artist's desire for independence and rebellion against the rules set by authorities. The song opens with the artist asking for freedom as he states "Let me be free let me rock, Fuck the rules fuck the cops." He goes on to express his disgust with the negativity around him and how exhausting it is to deal with it every day. The artist relates his desire for independence to death, stating that he would rather be "trapped in a coffin," as opposed to the exhausting routine of daily life.
The lyrics reveal Vitas' passion for success, suggesting that he is willing to work hard and take risks to achieve his goals. He is not afraid to let go of those who do not support him or his dreams, even if they are his ex-partners or old associates. Vitas also speaks of his confidence in his talents, with lines like "my life is just a show," expanding on his desire to become successful and popular.
In the last verse, the artist expresses his belief in persistence, even in the midst of difficulty. The lyrics speak about the persistence of life, truth, and light, even in the presence of death, untruth, and darkness. Overall, Vitas' message in the song is that he is willing to take risks, work hard, and stand up for himself to achieve the freedom and success he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
(Yeah, oh)
Introduction to the song
Let me be free let me rock
I want the freedom to be myself and be creative.
Fuck the rules fuck the cops
I reject authority and want to live without restrictions.
Smoking gas pack I'm half dead
I am smoking a lot of weed and maybe hurting myself in the process.
Riding past the opps not capping
I am moving forward and succeeding while leaving my haters behind.
When I say I'd rather
Be trapped in a coffin
I'm nauseous this bullshit exhausting
Sometimes life feels so oppressive and pointless that I would almost rather be dead to avoid the pain.
Who can't lose my conscious
I am confident in my ability to make good decisions and stay true to myself.
Eyes low & we ride slow
I can't fold oh
Might strike gold
I am relaxed and focused on my goals, and I believe in my ability to succeed.
And these hoes know
My life is just a show
I can't pass that cash cash
Might go bad bad
I am living the high life and spending money freely, but I know it could all come crashing down at any moment.
We don't fuck with
All these rats rats
Motherfucker don't trip
We are not interested in getting mixed up with weak or untrustworthy people.
Kobii lighting that spliff
And we going straight back to back
We are smoking weed together and enjoying each other's company.
Everybody talk shit
They just wanna get rich
But they know they can't handle that
Many people talk about success and wealth, but few are willing to put in the work or handle the pressure that comes with it.
Full of lust she's full of herself
And I got the tats on me yeah the racks on me
And my baddies on fleek yeah my baddies on
I don't really fuck with no average woah
I am successful and desired, and I only spend time with people who meet my high standards.
If her pussy fantastic I'm a hit it
All you motherfuckers care about clout
And its sad I ain't living in the bad lands
I am willing to sleep around to satisfy my desires, but I am also critical of people who only care about fame and wealth.
77 I'm up in the heavens
Ascending the reverends could never be
I know you jealous I see your intentions
You motherfuckers never get to me
I feel successful and elevated, and I recognize that some people are envious of my success but I am not bothered by their negativity.
She don't want to see me win
I'll just drive by in that benz
I'll just fuck on all her friends
I'll just fuck on all her friends friends
My ex-girlfriend doesn't want me to succeed, but I am moving on and finding new women who are interested in me.
My ex-hoe wants me back
Bitch I deleted your contact
Hit it once and I'm leaving
Straight to the bag I'm retreating
I have no interest in reconnecting with an old flame, and I am only focused on making money and moving forward.
Got all your bitches on me
You better not run up on me
Because my cousins are bleeding
I have many women interested in me, and anyone who tries to harm me will face consequences from my family.
I can see that in the midst of death, life persists
In the midst of untruth, truth persists
In the midst of darkness, light persists
Even in the darkest and most difficult moments of life, there is always hope and goodness that perseveres.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kobii Star, Richard Rakchtis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vt7097
Translation.
Several times I asked myself
What i am here for,
What for the clouds float and rain goes
In this world you can't wait anything for yourself.
I'd fly right up to the clouds, but i have no wings.
The starlight beckons me from afar .
But it's not easy to get a Star, even if it seems close,
I don't know if i will be strong enough to do it.
I'm going to wait just a bit
And i'll be getting ready to go
Following my hope and my dream
Don't fade, my Star, hold on
How many paths i have to go
How many highest points i have to conquer to find myself
How many times i have to fall off the cliff
How many times i have to start from zero, and does it make sense
I'm going to wait just a bit
And i'll be getting ready to go
Following my hope and my dream
Don't fade, my Star, hold on
@barkbark479
Here's an English translation:
So many times I asked myself
What for I was born into this world and grew up
And why the clouds float and rains pour
You shouldn't expect anything for yourself in this world
I would fly up to the clouds but I have no wings
That starlight lures me from afar
But it's hard to reach the star though the goal is close at hand
And I don't know if I 'll have enough strength for the throw
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just wait!
How many paths do I have to go by?
How many peaks should I conquer to find my own self?
How long should I keep falling from the cliff?
How many times should I start from the beginning and is there any sense to it?
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just wait!
@allaalejnikova9759
I’ve asked myself for many times
what for I was born, was brought up and became adult
what for clouds are passing by and what for it rains
Don’t expect smth for yourself in this world
I would fly away to the clouds, but I don’t have wings
That shine of the stars is attracting me
but it is very hard to get the star even when the goal is so close
I don’t know if I have strength to thow
I’ll wait a bit
And then I’ll start to prepare to the trip
After the hope and the dream
Don’t burn out my star, wait
How many roads should I go by
How many tops should I climb to find myself
How many cliffs I should fall down from
How many times to start from the beginning, is there any sense in that?
@lizbethortiz4857
xxInGodsReachxx. So many times I asked myself
What for I was born into this world and grew up
And why the clouds float and rains pour
You shouldn't expect anything for yourself in this world
I would fly up to the clouds but I have no wings
That starlight lures me from afar
But it's hard to reach the star though the goal is close at hand
And I don't know if I 'll have enough strength for the throw
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just wait!
How many paths do I have to go by?
How many peaks should I conquer to find my own self?
How long should I keep falling from the cliff?
How many times should I start from the beginning and is there any sense to it?
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just wait!
@Nolascana
Bursting that bubble, he usually uses playback when live.
Still would be a good show, but unless its like, the FIRST performance after a decent rest period, hes not going to be capable of hitting the notes as easily.
Its very taxing, i cant rememeber but it was fans of nightwish blasting the female lead for not doing meet and greets.
She has to defend herself on the regular. She CANT afford to talk to fans after a performance and has to rest her voice.
So... yeah, hes not sung Opera#2 live for years. Some videos its more obvious than others.
@user-tj7pv9ck5f
I’ve asked myself for many times
what for I was born, was brought up and became adult
what for clouds are passing by and what for it rains
Don’t expect smth for yourself in this world
I would fly away to the clouds, but I don’t have wings
That shine of the stars is attracting me
but it is very hard to get the star even when the goal is so close
I don’t know if I have strength to thow
I’ll wait a bit
And then I’ll start to prepare to the trip
After the hope and the dream
Don’t burn out my star, wait
How many roads should I go by
How many tops should I climb to find myself
How many cliffs I should fall down from
How many times to start from the beginning, is there any sense in that?
@vitalie96
For those who want to know the lyrics of the song. I hope I translated it close enough to make sense of it.
I have asked myself so many times, what was I born, grew up,
and raised for?
What do the clouds fly by for, and what it rains for?
Don't expect anything for yourself in this world.
I would fly away to the clouds, but don't have wings.
The star light is beckoning me.
But is difficult to reach the star even though the aim is very close
And don't know if I'll have strength to put on a spur.
I will wait just a little! And will start on a journey! Following
the hope and the dream! My star, don't burn down! Wait!
How many roads will I have to pass?
How many heights (peaks) do I have to conquer to find myself?
How many times will I fall of a cliff?
How many times will I have to start everything from scratch, and
does it have a sense?
I will wait just a little! And will start on a journey! Following
the hope and the dream! My star, don't burn down! Wait!
@malikhamadi1331
The Star
I’ve asked myself for many times
what for I was born, was brought up and became adult
what for clouds are passing by and what for it rains
Don’t expect smth for yourself in this world
I would fly away to the clouds, but I don’t have wings
That shine of the stars is attracting me
but it is very hard to get the star even when the goal is so close
I don’t know if I have strength to thow
I’ll wait a bit
And then I’ll start to prepare to the trip
After the hope and the dream
Don’t burn out my star, wait
How many roads should I go by
How many tops should I climb to find myself
How many cliffs I should fall down from
How many times to start from the beginning, is there any sense in that?
@FeetHunterVal
Lyrics:
Очень много раз я себе задавал вопрос
Для чего родился на свет, я взрослел и рос
Для чего плывут облака и идут дожди
В этом мире ты для себя ничего не жди
Я бы улетел к облакам - да крыльев нет
Манит меня издалека тот звездный свет
Но звезду достать нелегко, хоть цель близка
И не знаю, хватит ли сил для броска
Я подожду еще чуть-чуть
И собираться буду в путь
Вслед за надеждой и мечтой
Не догорай звезда моя, постой
Сколько же еще мне дорог предстоит пройти
Сколько покорить мне вершин, чтоб себя найти
Сколько же с отвесной скалы мне падать вниз
Сколько начинать все с нуля, и есть ли смысл
Я подожду еще чуть-чуть
(Я подожду еще чуть-чуть)
И собираться буду в путь
(И собираться буду в путь)
Вслед за надеждой и мечтой
(Вслед за надеждой и мечтой)
Не догорай звезда моя, постой
(Не догорай звезда моя, постой)
@51SErVER
So many times I asked myself
What for I was born into this world and grew up
And why the clouds float and rains pour
You shouldn't expect anything for yourself in this world
I would fly up to the clouds but I have no wings
That starlight lures me from afar
But it's hard to reach the star though the goal is close at hand
And I don't know if I 'll have enough strength for the throw
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just wait!
How many paths do I have to go by?
How many peaks should I conquer to find my own self?
How long should I keep falling from the cliff?
How many times should I start from the beginning and is there any sense to it?
I'll wait just a little bit more
And then will get ready for my journey
Towards the Dream and Hope
Oh my star, please don't burn out, just waït!
@TopMaster360
this was the most intense video of a man walking halfway across a bridge that I've ever seen.
@jacobfrance9151
Same
@jessd1208
LMAO
@user-dw1he8ql3h
nzretread 😂😂😂
@realwarbeast
bridge as symbol of our life, main theme of song -question Why I am here? what the purpose? Even He don't know answer. He will continue chase hope and dream, once again, and again and again, following his burning star.
@oliviaward8437
MartinRimas1 wtf is your problem
@chanphengdeng
Who's listening to this magnificent song 2024
@user-nd3gw5cz9z
Он уникален и неповторим во всем: голос, манера, лаконичность и некоторая отстраненность. Удивительный певец.
@Moon-hc1sd
Dimash👍🏻
@zaicharuthnieves3552
Hes not from this earth. Hes so beautiful. So talented....just amazing and so unique