Мой Рай (Moi Rai) Lyrics in English by JONY
Порхай (porkhái) is the imperative form of the verb 'to flutter', like a butterfly or a bird. It's a beautiful, poetic word that you won't hear in everyday conversation, making it a unique find.
In the song, JONY sings, "Порхай, ты порхай" (Flutter, you flutter), directly to his love interest. He uses this lovely image to describe her as being light, graceful, and free, encouraging her to be herself within their 'paradise' of a relationship.
JONY's song "Мой Рай (Moi Rai)" is a huge declaration of love, but with a little bit of fear mixed in. He tells his partner, "Помни, что ты мой рай, мой рай" (Remember that you are my paradise, my paradise), making it clear she is everything to him. She's the one who "осветила жизнь мою улыбкой" (lit up my life with a smile). He encourages her to be free, telling her to "Порхай, ты порхай" (Flutter, you flutter), like a butterfly. But right after that, he adds a plea: "Только я прошу, не стань моей ошибкой" (I only ask, don't become my mistake). It's this mix of total devotion and the anxiety of getting hurt that makes the song so compelling.
He doesn't care what anyone else thinks about their relationship. Even if people have a "мнений море мне про нас" (sea of opinions about us), he ignores them because with her, he feels alive. He knows that love can be an "игра опасная" (dangerous game), but he thinks "в этом и весь кайф" (that's the whole thrill). He's all in, embracing the passion and the risk for the feeling of being in paradise.
