The meaning of the lyrics of the song "What's the point of talking to you!" (Nu o chyom s toboyu govorit!) the performer of the song "Vladimir Vysotsky"

What's the point in talking to you?

You're just talking nonsense, it's true.

I'd rather drink with my friends instead,

They have thoughts, much more important in their head.

My friends have conversations of great weight,

Like who can drink the most, they debate.

Their world is vast, their knowledge is wide,

From the kiosk to the grocery store, side by side.

Our talk is straight, our talk is rough,

All problems solved with a hearty bluff.

Where to find that missing ruble, you see,

And who will run for vodka, you and me?

You give me bread kvass in the morning light,

What justification could make this right?

Our intellects are on different planes,

Go educate yourself, it's time to use your brains!

Ну о чём с тобою говорить —

Всё равно ты порешь ахинею.

Лучше я пойду к ребятам пить —

У ребят есть мысли поважнее.

У ребят серьёзный разговор —

Например, о том, кто пьёт сильнее.

У ребят широкий кругозор —

От ларька до нашей бакалеи.

Разговор у нас и прям, и груб —

Все проблемы мы решаем глоткой:

Где достать недостающий рупь

И кому потом бежать за водкой.

Ты даёшь мне утром хлебный квас.

Что тебе придумать в оправданье?

Интеллекты разные у нас —

Повышай своё образованье!

In Vladimir Vysotsky's song "What's the point of talking to you!", the lyrical hero addresses a certain woman with whom he obviously has a strained relationship. The text is filled with irony and sarcasm, behind which lies a deep disappointment in the interlocutor and a desire to get away from a hopeless dialogue.

From the very first lines, the hero makes it clear that he sees no point in talking: "What's the point of talking to you — / You'll just talk nonsense anyway." He does not believe in the woman's ability to engage in meaningful dialogue, considering her words empty and uninteresting. In contrast to this, the hero contrasts "the guys" who "still have more important things to think about".

However, the irony lies in the fact that the "serious conversation" of the hero's friends comes down to primitive topics: who can drink how much, where to get money for vodka. The "wide range of interests" is limited to the space from the kiosk to the grocery store. Thus, the author ridicules the limitations and mundane interests of both the hero and his entourage.

The phrase "We solve all problems with our throats" emphasizes the heroes' inability to reflect and find constructive solutions. Alcohol becomes for them a way to escape from reality and drown out the inner emptiness.

In the last stanzas, the hero addresses the woman with a reproach: "You give me bread kvass in the morning. / What excuse can you come up with?". Kvass, in this context, symbolizes the simplicity and ordinariness that do not satisfy the hero. He strives for something more, but cannot articulate what exactly. Hence the accusation against the woman: "We have different intellects - / Improve your education!".

In general, the song "What's the point of talking to you!" is a vivid example of the work of Vladimir Vysotsky, where behind the simplicity of form and ironic tone lie deep reflections on life, relationships between people and the search for meaning.