Останній Раз (Ostannii Raz) Lyrics in English by KALUSH, Adam, Balsam
Ресентименти is the Ukrainian transliteration of the French word "ressentiment", meaning deep-seated bitterness or resentment.
It's an interesting and somewhat rare word to find in song lyrics, especially in Ukrainian pop culture. In the context of the song, it refers to the lingering negative feelings or grievances that can trap a person, suggesting that these resentments are a pitfall if not addressed.
This track from Ukrainian hip-hop group KALUSH is all about making promises, both to a loved one and to yourself. The chorus is a series of contradictions that really gets to the heart of a complicated relationship. The speaker keeps saying this is the "Останній раз" [The last time] for all the bad stuff, like smoking or being apart. He promises, "Останній раз / Закурю і кину" [The last time / I'll smoke and quit] and "Останній раз / Без тебе засну" [The last time / I'll fall asleep without you]. But then he flips it, making it clear his love is forever: "Та не в останній раз / Скажу тобі, як сильно" [But not for the last time / I'll tell you how much]. It's a powerful way of saying, "I'm ending my bad habits, but not my love for you."
The verses explain why these promises are so important. The speaker admits he's been distant, traveling while his partner waits at home. He feels like "Цей світ неначе здурів" [This world seems to have gone crazy] and he hasn't been romantic, but he insists he's saving his words for her. He realizes she is his peace, that "Все інше тільки фон" [Everything else is just background]. The song ends with the image of spring breaking through concrete, a perfect symbol for hope and a new beginning after a hard time.
