30 Minutes
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"30 Minutes" is a single from t.A.T.u.
's debut English album, 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
. It was released in 2003, and is the third single off that CD. A Russian version of the song was released prior to this English version which gained a lot of attention in Russia. Music by Sergio Galoyan and Ivan Shapovalov and lyrics by Valeriy Polienko, Version by Martin Kierszenbaum.
Although the line said by Yulia ("Mama, Papa, Forgive Me") in the end of "Show Me Love" is not a part of this song, the line does appear on some versions of the music video as well as many of the song's remixes.
t.A.T.u. Remixes
The interpretation of the video is open-ended. It is implied that Yulia's character was in a relationship with one of the lovers on the carousel, and carries out the murder-suicide
as a result of either Lena or the boy being unfaithful, though it could also have been unrequited love
for either one. Interestingly, as the lyrics for both the English version and the Russian version of the song differ in meaning, the video could potentially be interpreted in different ways as a result of these lyrics.
directed the video and he also directed the band's previous music videos. The video was censored on TV with the part when Lena's breast is exposed resting on the boy's chest being omitted. Also the final part when the carousel explodes because of the bomb is shortened, adding more parts when Yulia is watching them and making the bomb.
The song was sampled heavily on 'Dear Anne (Stan Part 2)' by Lil Wayne
T.A.T.u.
t.A.T.u. was a duo formed in Moscow, Russia in 1999 by Ivan Shapovalov. The group consisted of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.Their debut single "Ya Soshla S Uma" was released in December 2000. The single had a huge success in Russia and Eastern Europe...
's debut English album, 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
200 km/h in the Wrong Lane is the debut studio album by Russian duo t.A.T.u.. It was released on 10 December 2002. The album was produced by Trevor Horn, Martin Kierszenbaum, Robert Orton and Ivan Shapovalov, who was the main and executive producerand writer. Before the release, it preceded...
. It was released in 2003, and is the third single off that CD. A Russian version of the song was released prior to this English version which gained a lot of attention in Russia. Music by Sergio Galoyan and Ivan Shapovalov and lyrics by Valeriy Polienko, Version by Martin Kierszenbaum.
Although the line said by Yulia ("Mama, Papa, Forgive Me") in the end of "Show Me Love" is not a part of this song, the line does appear on some versions of the music video as well as many of the song's remixes.
Track listings
Europe Promo CD single- "30 Minutes" (Album Version) 3:16
- "30 Minutes" (Remix) 5:54
- "30 Minutes" (Music Video)
t.A.T.u. Remixes
T.A.T.u. Remixes
t.A.T.u. Remixes, or simply Remixes, is an official compilation of remixes from t.A.T.u.. The album features remixes from 200 Po Vstrechnoy as well as from 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane and some new remixes...
- 30 Minutes (Dave Aude Extension 119 Club Vocal) 7:59
- 30 Minut (HarDrum Remix) 4:02
- 30 Minut (Naked Mix Moscow Grooves Institute) 5:57
- 30 Minut (Raga Mix By That Black) 5:15
Music video
A video was recorded and gained substantial airplay in Russia. In the video, Lena is seated on a carousel, kissing and groping a boy. There are close-ups of the boy's hands squeezing Lena's buttocks; as her skirt is removed, culminating in a scene where Lena's breast is exposed (where a body double was used). Yulia catches Lena kissing him and is seen in a school bathroom, solemnly plotting and unwrapping a crude time bomb. At the end of the video, the lovers, the carousel, and Yulia are blown up.The interpretation of the video is open-ended. It is implied that Yulia's character was in a relationship with one of the lovers on the carousel, and carries out the murder-suicide
Murder-suicide
A murder–suicide is an act in which an individual kills one or more other persons before or at the same time as killing himself or herself. The combination of murder and suicide can take various forms, including:...
as a result of either Lena or the boy being unfaithful, though it could also have been unrequited love
Unrequited love
Unrequited love is love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such, even though reciprocation is usually deeply desired. The beloved may or may not be aware of the admirer's deep affections...
for either one. Interestingly, as the lyrics for both the English version and the Russian version of the song differ in meaning, the video could potentially be interpreted in different ways as a result of these lyrics.
Controversy
Ivan ShapovalovIvan Shapovalov
Ivan Nikolayevich Shapovalov is a musical producer based in Moscow, Russia. He is best known for being the founder and former executive producer/manager for t.A.T.u.- Early life and career :...
directed the video and he also directed the band's previous music videos. The video was censored on TV with the part when Lena's breast is exposed resting on the boy's chest being omitted. Also the final part when the carousel explodes because of the bomb is shortened, adding more parts when Yulia is watching them and making the bomb.
Samples
In 2011, rappers Tru-NC and Kawola sampled the song for their collaboration "Decide".The song was sampled heavily on 'Dear Anne (Stan Part 2)' by Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Romania (Romanian Top 100 Romanian Top 100 The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media.... ) |
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