фильмы (Filmy)

Molchat Doma's song 'фильмы (Filmy)' delves into the complexities of real-life relationships, contrasting them with the dramatized versions often seen in movies. The lyrics open with the singer acknowledging their entanglement in a dramatic situation, yet they are acutely aware that this is not a film. This sets the stage for the central theme: the distinction between cinematic fiction and the raw, unfiltered reality of human interactions. The line 'Меня не застрелят случайной пулей' (I won't be shot by a stray bullet) underscores the absence of exaggerated, life-threatening events that are common in movies but rare in real life.

The chorus reinforces this theme by repeatedly stating, 'Мы не актеры, мы не играем' (We are not actors, we do not play), and 'Мы не режиссеры, мы фильмов не снимаем' (We are not directors, we do not make films). This repetition emphasizes the authenticity of their experiences, devoid of any scripted or directed elements. The song suggests that real life is not a series of orchestrated scenes but a continuous flow of genuine emotions and events.

In the second verse, the lyrics describe being caught in the 'сети мелодрамы' (nets of melodrama), highlighting how people often find themselves in emotionally charged situations reminiscent of movie plots. However, the mention of 'Любовь без памяти, архитектура' (Love without memory, architecture) and 'разбиты скульптуры' (broken sculptures) symbolizes the impermanence and fragility of these real-life dramas. Unlike movies, where everything is neatly resolved, real-life relationships can end abruptly, leaving behind shattered remnants.

Molchat Doma, known for their post-punk and new wave influences, often explore themes of existentialism and the human condition. 'фильмы (Filmy)' is a poignant reflection on the disparity between the idealized portrayals of life in films and the often messy, unpredictable nature of reality.