Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: romance
Song Meaning of “Vniz Po Matushke, Po Volge” by Feodor Chaliapin
Vniz Po Matushke, Po Volge is a song about taking a journey down the River Volga, the longest river in Europe, from its source in the Valdai Hills, through the regions of central Russia to its delta in the Caspian Sea. The singer is contemplating the riverside scenery, the distant memory of his grandmother, and the beauty of his ancestral homeland. The lyric suggests that his nostalgia is tinged with sadness for the changes evoked by the passing of time. In the song’s chorus, there is a feeling of melancholy and a longing to return to one’s roots and past life.
The metaphor of the river reflects the journey of life, with its twists and turns, and serves as a reminder that no matter where one is in life, the connection to one’s origins can remain strong throughout life. As the chorus repeats ‘Vniz po Matushke, Po Volge’ (Down the River Volga, Along Grandmother’s Way), it invokes a sense of healing and hopefulness that the memories of our past remain with us to our final destination.