Metel'

DDT's song 'Metel'' (translated as 'Blizzard') is a profound exploration of life's struggles, hope, and the eternal quest for warmth and meaning amidst the coldness of existence. The lyrics, penned by the band's frontman Yuri Shevchuk, are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery that paint a picture of a harsh, wintry landscape both outside and within the human soul.

The song opens with the lines 'Koronovana lunoj / Kak nachalo vysoka,' which translates to 'Crowned by the moon / As high as the beginning.' This sets a tone of grandeur and isolation, suggesting a lofty but lonely existence. The blizzard outside the window ('Za oknom stenoj metel'') symbolizes the overwhelming challenges and coldness that life can bring, engulfing everything in its path. The imagery of warmth being consumed ('Da poela vsyo teplo') further emphasizes the struggle to maintain hope and warmth in a seemingly indifferent world.

The chorus offers a glimmer of hope and resilience. 'Igraj kak mozhesh', sygraj / Zakroj glaza i vernis'' translates to 'Play as you can, play / Close your eyes and return.' This suggests a call to persevere, to find solace and strength within oneself, and to keep moving forward despite the hardships. The repeated line 'I budesh' vechno so mnoj' ('And you will be forever with me') speaks to the enduring presence of hope and the eternal connection with those we hold dear, even in the face of adversity.

The second verse continues to explore themes of searching and longing. The lines 'Ischut zemlyu fonari / K nebu tyanet'sya svecha' ('Lanterns search for the earth / A candle reaches for the sky') evoke a sense of yearning and the quest for meaning. The imagery of 'Kryl'ya pavshevo lucha' ('Wings of a fallen ray') suggests a fallen angel or lost hope, yet there is a sense of defiance in the face of despair. The song concludes with a poignant image of a soul waiting in the cold ('Zhdyot ozyabshaya dusha'), encapsulating the human condition of enduring and hoping for warmth and connection.