Neva

The song 'Neva' by 5'nizza is a poetic exploration of time, memory, and existential reflection. The title itself, 'Neva,' refers to the Neva River in Russia, symbolizing the flow of time and the passage of life. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery, creating a contemplative atmosphere that invites listeners to ponder the deeper meanings of existence.

The opening lines, 'Sprosi Nevu, ty znaesh', ia davno zhivu,' suggest a conversation with the river, a timeless entity that has witnessed the narrator's long life. The river becomes a metaphor for time, with the narrator seeking a place 'gde vremia ne voda'—where time is not like water, implying a desire to escape the relentless flow of time. The mention of December, a month often associated with the end of the year and the passage of time, further emphasizes the theme of temporality.

The chorus, 'Neva-neva-neva-nevazhno, ni boli, ni zhazhdy,' repeats the word 'nevazhno,' meaning 'unimportant' or 'irrelevant,' suggesting a sense of detachment from pain and thirst, both physical and metaphorical. This detachment could be interpreted as a form of acceptance or resignation to the inevitable flow of life and time. The imagery of 'krylatym umiraet kazhdyj, rozhdaia dozhdi'—'everyone dies with wings, giving birth to rain'—evokes a cycle of life, death, and rebirth, reinforcing the song's existential themes.

The final verses delve into themes of memory and loss, with lines like 'chernymi tsepiami otsepili pamiati ostrova'—'black chains have fenced off the islands of memory.' This imagery suggests a sense of isolation and the inaccessibility of past memories. The song concludes with a reflection on silence and the randomness of life, 'Molchanie tvoe vo mne rastaet, a na dne tvoem odni zhivut sluchajnye techeniia'—'Your silence melts within me, and at your bottom, only random currents live.' This ending leaves listeners with a sense of the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of life, much like the flow of a river.