The song 'Притяженья больше нет' by ВИА Гра (Nu Virgos) featuring Валерий Меладзе (Valery Meladze) delves into the theme of a relationship that has lost its spark, where both parties recognize the need to let go and move on. The lyrics speak to the emotional process of taking 'a hundred steps back' to free oneself and re-establish independence after the connection between the individuals has faded.
The song begins with a sense of resolve, as the characters portrayed by Валерий Меладзе and ВИА Гра (Nu Virgos) express a mutual understanding that their relationship has run its course. The imagery of discarding 'silk and masks' suggests an end to the pretenses and perhaps the roles they played in each other's lives. This action is an acknowledgment that their natural tendencies and true selves no longer align, requiring a painful yet necessary parting.
The chorus introduces a haunting refrain where the soul is encouraged to fly away quietly, reflecting the inner turmoil of breaking free but also the silent relief that comes with the decision. The phrase 'a hundred steps back' doesn't only signify distance, but also a retraction from the point of no return, an act of self-preservation from a relationship that no longer contributes positively to their lives.
Moving through the verses, the lyrics continue to dive deeper into the metaphor of reversing one's journey—returning from holidays to mundane Tuesdays, from the finish line back to the start. These elements symbolize a regression to a former, perhaps more authentic state of being, before the relationship altered their course. It's a reversal that is both melancholic and introspective.
The solo acts as a reflective interlude, offering a moment of contemplation within the emotional journey. The absence of lyrics allows listeners to sit with their own thoughts, mirroring the characters' internal reflection on the demise of their attraction and an acceptance of their parting.
"Давай начнём движенье первыми (Let's be the first to start the movement)"
This line suggests taking the initiative in ending the relationship, indicating that one must actively partake in the process of moving on.
"Сто шагов назад, тихо на пальцах (A hundred steps back, quietly on tiptoes)"
This lyric, repeated in the chorus, emphasizes the idea of discreetly distancing oneself from a past love, indicating a gentle yet deliberate withdrawal.
"Лети, моя душа, не оставайся (Fly, my soul, do not stay)"
Here, the soul is personified and instructed to leave, illustrating the need to emotionally detach and preserve oneself from the now nonexistent attraction.
"Притяженья больше нет (There's no attraction anymore)"
The central and title line starkly captures the essence of the song—that the magnetic pull that once held the connection together is gone.