The lyrics of the song "конец солнечных дней" (End of Sunny Days) by как дела у твоего друга в сером городе? (How is your friend doing in the gray city?) depict a story of loss, longing, and reflection. The song begins with the protagonist waking up in pain, gasping for breath in their sleep. They reminisce about the past and a specific summer day where they left their home and got lost in the darkness. As they hide in the sunset, they forget about someone important to them. The city shines through the window, reminding them of dawn, but their heart is filled with doubts and there seems to be no way out. Internal echoes prevent them from sleeping, and they realize they can't go back because nobody cares. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ты оставил всё в сером городе, ну и как теперь тебе?" which translates to "You left everything in the gray city, so how is it now for you?" This line suggests that the protagonist left everything behind in pursuit of something, but they are now questioning whether it was worth it or if they made a mistake. The lyrics further emphasize that things are not going as expected, and the protagonist wants to believe that it's all insignificant. However, it is now too late to cry out and change their circumstances. It is implied that others do not care about their struggle anymore. The song also mentions asking about the friend's well-being in the gray city, but it remains open to interpretation whether this friend represents someone specific or is just a symbol of the protagonist's own situation. The repeated question, "Как дела у твоего друга в сером городе?" translates to "How is your friend doing in the gray city?" Overall, "конец солнечных дней" explores themes of regret, isolation, and the consequences of leaving everything behind. The gray city symbolizes a sense of emptiness, dullness, and detachment from the vibrant and happy past, leaving the protagonist questioning their decisions and the current state of their life.
