Pochemu

Zemfira's song 'Pochemu' delves into the depths of unspoken emotions and the lingering pain of unfulfilled connections. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship marked by silence and missed opportunities. The opening lines, 'Ty stuchala v dver' otkrytuyu / Ya molchala kak ubitaya,' suggest a scenario where one person is reaching out, knocking on an open door, while the other remains silent, almost as if paralyzed by the weight of their emotions. This imagery sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the theme of unexpressed feelings and the resulting sense of loss.

The recurring question 'Nu pochemu?' (Why?) serves as a poignant refrain, encapsulating the confusion and frustration of the narrator. The lyrics 'Ya zadyhayus' ot nezhnosti / Ot tvoej-moej svezhesti' convey a sense of suffocation from tenderness, indicating that the emotions are overwhelming and perhaps even painful. The mention of 'treschinki' (cracks) and 'pesenki' (songs) further emphasizes the intimacy and shared history between the two individuals, making the sense of separation and longing even more palpable.

Cultural references, such as the 'mesyats linyaet v lunu' (the month molts into the moon), add a layer of poetic melancholy to the song. This transformation from month to moon symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with it. The repeated knocking on the 'dver' otkrytuyu' (open door) and the narrator's state of being 'razbitaya' (broken) and 'zabytaya' (forgotten) underscore the persistent yet unfulfilled desire for connection. Zemfira's unique blend of rock and lyrical introspection creates a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the questions that remain unanswered.