The song "Зубы на школьном дворе" by Gryaz (Грязь) talks about the memories and experiences of the artist in a dangerous neighborhood. The lyrics depict the violent and grim atmosphere of their surroundings. The song starts with the artist reminiscing about their neighborhood and brotherhood, describing it as dangerous. They mention how the bloody sunset paints their houses bright red. The lyrics further highlight the brutality and negativity present in their daily lives – broken teeth on the schoolyard, black sticky blood, and busted eyebrows. The themes of violence, hatred, and lack of love are prevalent. The artist then describes how they used to spend their days together in a dirty and stuffy entrance. They dreamed of making money from collecting scrap metal and of going somewhere else. However, their friend, Lyoha, went first, but not in a positive sense. The artist implies that Lyoha lost his mind, as he mentions seeing buried bodies in his room on a simple sheet. Since then, the artist hasn't heard anything about Lyoha. People tend to distance themselves from alcohol and melancholy, one friend ended up in prison, while another left their lives completely. Overall, the artist feels that their friends are losing their minds due to the circumstances they are in. The song continues to portray a bleak picture of their neighborhood. Hope dies among the ruins, milk spoils in a glass, the scent of tangerines disappears, and only the smell of cabbage soup and the burden of life remain. The neighborhood experiences a funereal silence, and the entrance benches that were once occupied are now empty. There is an eerie atmosphere with teenagers howling from the windows of children's colonies. The last character mentioned is Vitya, who stood naked on the balcony and had an identifying number. He shouted that he was receiving calls from hell. The artist then reflects on their own life, mentioning that they moved to St. Petersburg but can't forget the faces of their friends. The guilt lies with the alcohol that diluted with water and solvents. The chorus repeats the phrase "I am alone again," emphasizing the feeling of isolation and abandonment. The song concludes with the repetition of the lyrics, expressing that people are drifting away from alcohol and sadness, while friends end up in prison or lose their sanity. In summary, "Зубы на школьном дворе" reflects the dark realities, violence, and loneliness experienced in a dangerous neighborhood. The song depicts the artist's memories, the disappearance of their friends, and the bleak atmosphere that surrounds them.
