Бедный гопник

The song 'Бедный гопник' by Evil Dwarfes tells a dark and gritty story about a young gopnik, a term used in Russia to describe a lower-class, often delinquent youth. The narrative begins with the gopnik, dressed fashionably and full of bravado, leaving his home and attempting to rob a young man by asking for his mobile phone. However, the gopnik's luck takes a turn for the worse when the young man turns out to be a punk, who is not alone but has backup arriving in a car.

The punks, angered by the gopnik's audacity, decide to teach him a harsh lesson. They beat him up, throw him into their car, and drive him to a remote field. There, they force him to dig his own grave, instilling fear and desperation in him. The gopnik, trembling and crying, pleads for mercy but is met with more violence. The punks eventually let him go, but not before giving him a severe beating and a terrifying warning.

The song paints a vivid picture of the brutal reality faced by those who engage in petty crime and the violent retribution that can follow. It highlights the subcultural clash between gopniks and punks, two groups often at odds in Russian society. The gopnik's journey from arrogance to abject fear serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a life of crime and the unpredictable consequences that can arise from it.