Улица роз

Ария's song 'Улица роз' (Street of Roses) delves into the complex and often contradictory nature of human emotions, particularly focusing on the character of Жанна. Жанна is depicted as a queen who revels in luxury and the night, but her reign is destined to be short-lived. The lyrics suggest that her life, filled with opulence and adoration, is ultimately a facade. The imagery of being carried like a goddess highlights her temporary and superficial power, which is not rooted in genuine substance.

The song also explores themes of deception and self-destruction. Жанна's journey begins innocently, almost like a game, but it quickly spirals into a destructive path. The metaphor of burning the ladder to heaven signifies the irreversible choices she makes, driven by shame and fear. The narrator expresses a desire to sever the ties with Жанна, indicating a complex relationship marked by both love and hatred. The 'Street of Roses' itself is a metaphor for this duality, representing both beauty and deceit.

Furthermore, the song contrasts the purity of the dirt under the feet of wanderers with the falseness of sweet words. This juxtaposition underscores the theme of authenticity versus pretense. The narrator urges Жанна to abandon her deceitful ways and let her false image dissipate like smoke. However, Жанна, the queen, lacks the strength to take risks again and instead tries to prolong her life by breaking the clocks, symbolizing her futile attempt to escape the inevitable passage of time. The repeated refrain of loving and hating the 'Street of Roses' encapsulates the song's central theme of the intertwined nature of desire and deception.