По кругу (Round) [RIPBEAT Remix]

Song Meaning

The lyrics to "По кругу" paint a vivid picture of a life deeply entrenched in the cycle of making rap music and consuming cannabis. The narrator identifies as a "fool" ("балбес"), embracing this persona as central to their identity. This self-aware, almost hypnotic mantra of "Puff-puff-pass я" and "Дым, как рэпчик лейся" establishes the core rhythm of their existence. There's a palpable tension between the relentless grind and a profound weariness. Phrases like "Работы завал" (work piled up) clash with the admission "нет силёнок уж" (no strength left) after 365 days. Yet, this exhaustion is offset by a deep gratitude for "Мэри Джейн," suggesting a reliance on cannabis not just for pleasure, but perhaps as a muse or a coping mechanism, with "Роберт Марли душу взъебал" hinting at a spiritual, almost overwhelming influence. The craft here is particularly effective in its raw, slang-infused language and striking imagery. The repetition of the chorus acts as a hypnotic loop, mirroring the title's suggestion of being "round" or in a cycle. Surreal details like "Под электрическим Солнцем стебли ловят загар" (Under the electric Sun, stalks catch a tan) and the self-description of being "потерялись в синтах пара модных психов" (lost in synths, a couple of fashionable psychos) create a distinct, almost hallucinatory atmosphere. Ultimately, these lyrics create a compelling portrait of a defiant, hedonistic lifestyle. The narrator's blend of self-deprecation, intense consumption ("дымлю, как паровоз"), and a nihilistic materialism – spending "последнее лавэ на тапки" but declaring "bury me inside the Louis store" – makes for a character that is both flawed and fiercely authentic, pulling the listener into their intense, cyclical world.