Самка богомола (Female Praying Mantis) Lyrics – Noize MC

Самка богомола (Female Praying Mantis) Lyrics Meaning

[Куплет 1]
In this verse, the song describes the life cycle of a female praying mantis. After mating, she kills the male by biting off his head. If the gods allow, she gives birth to small mantis babies. These babies are raised to hunt and survive, learning from an early age to love other insects. The mother feeds them small insects, like mosquitoes and beetles, to help them grow strong. The verse highlights how survival and harshness are passed down from one generation to the next, and how even the male mantis is sacrificed for reproduction.

[Припев]
In the chorus, a child asks their grandmother where their grandfather is. The grandmother explains that the grandfather is no longer alive and tells the child that he died for a noble cause. She comforts the child by saying that they should pray for his soul, asking for peace for him, both in body and spirit. It reflects themes of loss, heroism, and the importance of remembering loved ones after their death.

[Пост-припев]
This phrase “Аминь, аминь, аминь” is a religious affirmation, meaning “Amen,” signaling prayer and spiritual closure. The line “You know what I mean” suggests the speaker’s sense of finality or shared understanding of what has been said.

[Куплет 2]
In this verse, the song paints a picture of women living in a world filled with everyday struggles. The female praying mantis metaphor continues, with mothers spending money on their families, often in difficult situations. They reflect on past losses and the pain they feel, finding solace in alcohol and prayer. There is a sense of regret and longing in their eyes, but they turn to religion for comfort. However, the god they pray to seems distant and unresponsive, symbolized by the inability to hear their prayers without a head, emphasizing the feeling of emptiness.

[Припев]
The second chorus repeats the previous one, with the child asking again about the grandfather. The grandmother continues to explain his heroism and death for a righteous cause. She urges the child to pray for his soul’s peace, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith and respecting those who have passed. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the grief and the solemn ritual of remembering loved ones.

[Пост-припев]
The phrase “Аминь, аминь, аминь” is repeated again, reinforcing the act of prayer and submission to the divine. The speaker’s “You know what I mean” conveys a shared understanding of the solemnity and the unspoken depth behind the words, perhaps suggesting that the listener understands the complex emotions involved without needing further explanation.