The lyrics of the song "ни шагу назад, ни шагу вперёд" (translated as "Not a Step Back, Not a Step Forward") by End of Sunny Days express a feeling of frustration, confusion, and hopelessness. The song talks about the narrator's perception that everything is going wrong, with paths diverging and their heart sounding an alarming signal. The lyrics express the internal struggle of the narrator, questioning where to run when everything around them is repulsive and when they feel like a hopeless idiot in reality. They feel scared to retreat and scared to make any changes, suggesting a fear of the unknown. The lines "Наверное, я рождён, чтобы страдать" translate to "Perhaps, I was born to suffer", indicating a belief that their purpose in life is to endure pain. The chorus repeats the phrases "Ни шагу назад, ни шагу вперёд" ("Not a Step Back, Not a Step Forward") and "Страдать!" ("To suffer!"), emphasizing the sense of being stuck and trapped in despair. The repetition amplifies the feeling of helplessness and reinforces the theme of suffering. In essence, the song conveys a bleak outlook on life, with the narrator feeling trapped in a cycle of misery and longing for happiness.
