По ту сторону зла (Beyond Evil)

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of disillusionment, urging the listener to shed material possessions and societal roles. The opening lines, 'Take yourself a house, car and a chest / Take yourself everything you see around,' suggest a rejection of worldly accumulation. This is followed by a dismissive 'Become a Capricorn or become a Cancer / Become any zodiac sign...' which implies that even predetermined identities or astrological fates are meaningless in the face of a deeper struggle. The central tension arises from a profound weariness with conflict, articulated in the bridge: 'Neither in clear memory nor in drunken delirium / I will no longer waste my life on war!' This declaration is not just about physical combat but seems to encompass any draining, destructive struggle that consumes one's existence. The repeated phrase 'Beyond evil' becomes a mantra for escape, a place where this exhausting 'war' ceases. The second verse intensifies this feeling of being consumed, describing a 'milked cow' that is reduced to mere 'hooves, chain, and horns.' The lyrics state, 'There is no victory, only struggle / Time devours you, you are already almost dead...' This imagery powerfully conveys a sense of depletion and the relentless, futile nature of a life spent in constant conflict. The narrator's resolve to live 'beyond evil' is a desperate bid for self-preservation against this encroaching decay. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, almost desperate, declaration of intent. The repetition of 'Beyond evil' grounds the song in a singular, unwavering focus, while the vivid, albeit bleak, imagery of the consumed cow and the futility of 'war' creates a palpable sense of urgency. The narrator's promise to wait for someone 'beyond' suggests a hope for a shared escape from this destructive cycle, making the plea for peace resonate deeply.