: The video explores the idea that people can be either "angels or dragons," where every good deed acts as a source of renewed strength to face the surrounding darkness.
: Featuring imagery of ropes, dust, and hard soil, the video captures the "thousand-year" cycle of day-to-day survival described in the lyrics. It depicts a world where the sky is dark and low, and the only "choir" is the howl of wolves from the mountains. KABГЃT - Burlaci [official video]
: The visual narrative emphasizes the metaphor of pulling "ships against the stream," representing the relentless effort required to navigate life's challenges despite the "stones" or obstacles in one's path. : The video explores the idea that people
: The song features music by Ota Váňa and lyrics by Milan Špalek . : The visual narrative emphasizes the metaphor of
The official music video for by the Czech rock band Kabát , released in 2006 , is a gritty, metaphorical depiction of human perseverance and the weight of existence. The song's title refers to "Burlaks"—historical Russian barge-haulers who endured back-breaking labor dragging ships against the current—and serves as the central theme for the video's story. The Story and Visual Themes
The video portrays a dark, atmospheric journey that mirrors the lyrics' themes of struggle, life's "half-truths," and the search for strength in a world of lies.