Три Хвилини (Try Khvylyny) Lyrics in English by Kalush Orchestra, NASTYA SEMCHUK
Намистини translates to "beads". It's a charming and somewhat whimsical word that isn't commonly found in everyday song lyrics, making it stand out.
In the song, the lyrics say, "Впадуть зорі із орбіт, Їх зберу як намистини" (Stars will fall from their orbits, I will gather them like beads). This imagery transforms falling stars into precious, collectible items, highlighting a romantic and almost magical desire to capture fleeting moments or grand gestures for a loved one.
Have you ever felt like you just need a few more minutes to make everything right? That's exactly what Kalush Orchestra and NASTYA SEMCHUK are singing about in "Три Хвилини" [Three Minutes]. The song is a plea for just three minutes to make a huge change, like gathering fallen stars "Їх зберу як намистини" [I will gather them like beads] and giving them to someone. It's about wanting another chance, that exact moment to jump back into the blue, or even to hide from "медуз-сновид" [dream-jellyfish].
It feels like a race against time, with lines like "Тільки-но поглянь на циферблат" [Just look at the clock face]. The artists are tired of empty promises and hesitation, suggesting we can "напрокат щастя можемо узяти шмат" [rent a piece of happiness]. There's a sense of regret and a bit of a gamble in the lyrics too, talking about how much time is spent in unrequited love and making bets that backfired. It's a really relatable feeling of wishing for just a little more time to fix things or experience something truly special, like finding out "що дельфіни бачать уві сні" [what dolphins see in their dreams].
