: Highlights the finality of the sentence: "There are no second bells, messengers of freedom... marked with a lifetime sentence". Where to Listen
: The song refers to the "Black Dolphin" (IK-6) , a high-security prison in Sol-Iletsk, Russia, known for housing prisoners serving life sentences.
: "There is a fountain with a black dolphin near Orenburg... you only see it once in your life".
The lyrics contrast the calm image of a fountain with the harsh reality of life inside the prison:
: Complete lyrics with English translations can be found on Genius or Musixmatch .
: The "fountain with a black dolphin" is a sculpture located in the prison courtyard. It has become a grim symbol for life without the possibility of parole.
Фонтанчик с дельфином (Fountain with Dolphin) Lyrics - Genius
: Describes prisoners bent over "like dolphins" (referring to the stress position used when moving inmates) in a "world without end".