Город дорог (City of Roads) Lyrics – MONA, MACAN

Город дорог (City of Roads) Lyrics Meaning

[Интро (MACAN)]
In this intro, the singer describes a fast-paced drive south through Moscow’s streets early in the morning. He’s moving quickly, almost impulsively, trying to capture a fleeting sense of happiness, only to feel it slip away instantly. He’s haunted by memories and feels an urge to reach out, as if hoping she might be on a similar journey, somewhere north, lost in her own thoughts under the night sky, counting stars while waiting for something or someone.

[Куплет 1 (MACAN)]
Here, he reflects on his emotional bond with her, describing it as an invisible thread that keeps him from letting go. Even though their paths have diverged, he still feels her presence, wandering alone while she seemingly tries to forget him. The city is a vast, chaotic place filled with dust and smoke, but he holds onto their shared memories as he continues searching for her.

[Припев (MONA)]
In the chorus, she shares her struggle to move on, mentioning how she changed addresses, barely surviving a difficult summer. She reflects on everything he lost, which she couldn’t save either. Despite the distance, she clings to the hope of finding him again. The city is tough and filled with grime, but she’s guided by memory, almost helplessly drawn to him, as if he’s deeply embedded in her heart.

[Куплет 2 (MACAN & MONA)]
In this verse, they both express the heaviness of lingering love. He talks about letting go, deciding to stop searching, and finally breathing freely as he steps out into the night, possibly for the first time in years. He plans to silence the music, which usually fills the emptiness in his car, and he remembers the dissatisfaction he felt with others. She reflects on her plunge into isolation, getting no response from him, and having to accept warmth from others. She yearns for closure, a final chapter, but he leaves for the south without saying goodbye, leaving her to make sense of it alone.

[Припев (MONA, Repeated)]
She repeats her story of changing addresses, surviving summer, and struggling with the weight of their lost connection. She emphasizes how all he lost was beyond her ability to save, and though they’re surrounded by the city’s pollution and haze, she’s determined to keep him in her memory, bound to him with unshakable affection. Her memories keep her tethered, even as they both try to find their own ways forward through the fog of the city.