Spleen is a very famous and popular rock band among both youth and the adult generation. Their popularity does not fade over the years due to the lyrical sound of most songs, the urgency of the problems raised in the lyrics, and the talent of the performers, which invariably resonates with the hearts of listeners.
“Eccentric” is the song of the group “Spleen” from the album “Optical Illusion”, released in 2012. The author of the text and music of the song “Eccentric” is Alexander Vasiliev.
At first, while listening to this composition, a person faintly imagines its specific subject: well, an eccentric, well, he goes under the scorching sun, well, with a backpack behind him, so what? But by the end of the song, the picture begins to clear up: if at first someone could already guess the Christian motive of the composition, then by the middle of it everything becomes more than clear - it is about Jesus. What is noteworthy, Alexander himself had not previously touched on this topic in his works.
It is the lyricism of the song and its meaning that cause such an emotion that is externally expressed by "goosebumps" on the skin. The idea is quite simple and understandable: the lyrical hero - Jesus Christ, in the song is an eccentric, brings the good news to people - how they can be saved, how they can atone for their sins, brings them, as it seems to him, meaning - religion. He firmly believes in the good that he is about to do, in the fact that he will be understood and accepted. But, as it turned out, the townsfolk were not ready for such changes, for the ideas that the "eccentric" preached, and "people took it and nailed it to the cross with nails." By the way, it is this line that brings complete clarity to the meaning of the song, and it is from it that usually comes "frost on the skin."
Eccentric, without a doubt, is one of the most piercing songs of Spleen. Even unbelieving listeners who are alien to the theme of Christianity, faith, religion, feel the mood of the composition, its longing and even peace somewhere, as if the eccentric himself in the bins of his soul was preparing for the fact that people would not understand him and forgave them in advance. This peaceful, calm flow of words in a song, without sharp jumps, ups and tones, creates an effect of surprise when the listener finally comes to what the composition says and how sensitive this topic is and is serious and serious.
“Love and peace” is the motto of that “eccentric” who walked quietly under the scorching sun, bringing the good news to people, bringing them “hope, love, beauty,” Faith. And the whole song literally exudes peace and love, even if the motive here is rather sad and dreary. Alexander himself, the author of the text, does not comment on the song. However, everyone who listens to the words and thinks a little will be able to draw some conclusions for themselves, to understand something. Also for this song, the musicians made the author’s video, the author of the song was engaged in its editing. The clip turned out to be quite simple, but perfectly reflecting the mood of the composition. Perhaps, having become the protagonist of the clip, Alexander Vasiliev somehow identifies himself with the lyrical hero of the song, he also tries to convey something to his audience through creativity, but does not always find a response and understanding. But we can only guess about the true motives.
Perhaps you should not be so categorical and take everything so literally. This song may contain Christian motives, which, of course, but here we can talk about such ordinary things as responsibility for one’s actions, kindness, sympathy, and so on. The song is not only about Jesus Christ, it is about life in general, about the actions of people. How often the creators, carrying some bold, necessary, revolutionary ideas, were not heard, and after their sacrifice, after death, others understood how important their words were, but it was too late. It is hard for humanity to accept something new, to get away from everyday life, from the usual way of life, therefore we often perceive everything new with hostility, not understanding it to the end, not trying to understand, reflect on it, making hasty conclusions and sometimes committing acts that carry irreversible effects.
The main message of the song “Eccentric”, the main thing that Alexander sings about, is love. She will save, she will atone, she will cleanse. And it doesn’t matter if they answer the same to you - love does not seek reciprocity, it is self-sufficient and strong in its manifestation.
