Jamala offers a comforting embrace with her song ‘обіймай’ from the album рух мій. The artist writes lyrics alongside ZháRova and collaborates with Eugene Filatov on the music. Her voice delivers a gentle yet powerful call for connection in difficult times.
Released: February 12, 2026
обіймай (Hug Me)
Jamala • From “рух мій (My Move)”
рух мій (My Move)’s обіймай (Hug Me) Ukrainian Lyrics English Meaning
The songwriter describes carrying a heart in her pocket that is still burning, a potent image of enduring warmth. She tells the story of providing strength when someone wants to give up the fight. The performer mixes this emotional support with promises of unwavering presence.
M-m, m-m, ye-ie, m-mM-m, m-m, yeah, m-m,
Obiimai, m-mHug me, m-m.
Tobi zdaietsia, shcho vse tse tak znaiomeYou feel like all of this is so familiar.
Tobi zdaietsia, shcho svit ne vpadavYou feel like the world hasn’t collapsed.
Koly ty pyshesh, shcho khochesh sklasty zbroiuWhen you write that you want to give up the fight,
Ale sylnishykh ya shche ne bachyla liudeiI’ve still never seen anyone stronger than you.
Ya ne zdamsia, navit yakshcho svit vpadeI won’t give up, even if the world falls apart.
Ya ne zdamsia — moia mriia ne myneI won’t give up – my dream won’t fade away.
Ya ne zdamsia, navit yakshcho svit vpade, ye, yeI won’t give up, even if the world falls apart, yeah, yeah.
Ty obiimai meneJust hug me.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling.
Ya chekala lysh tebe odnohoI’ve been waiting only for you.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling,
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moiaAs long as my song and I are still heard.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling.
Obitsiai meni, shcho ne zalyshyshPromise me that you won’t leave.
Obiimai mеne, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling,
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moiaAs long as my song and I are still heard.
Pеrepyshu storinku, tvii pohliad takyi vazhkyiI’ll rewrite the page, your gaze is so heavy.
Obiimu mitsnishe pid kovdroiu pochuttivI’ll hold you tighter under a blanket of feelings.
My vzhe taki dorosli, zabuly, shcho molodiWe’re already so grown up, we’ve forgotten we’re young.
Zavzhdy noshu v kysheni sertse, shcho shche horytI always carry a heart in my pocket that’s still burning.
Yakshcho ty vpadesh — budu poruch, ya poruchIf you fall, I’ll be right beside you, I’ll be near.
Syla u tobi bilshe, chym tvoi boliThere’s more strength inside you than your pain.
Yakshcho ty vpadesh — budu poruch, ya poruchIf you fall, I’ll be right beside you, I’ll be near.
Namaliuiu svitla, yakshcho vse stane chornymI’ll paint the light, if everything turns black.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling.
Ya chekala lysh tebe odnohoI’ve been waiting only for you.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling,
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moiaAs long as my song and I are still heard.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling.
Obitsiai meni, shcho ne zalyshysh (Ye, ye)Promise me that you won’t leave (Yeah, yeah).
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling,
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moia (Ye, ye, ye)As long as my song and I are still heard (Yeah, yeah, yeah).
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyi (O-o-obiimai)Hug me, hug me, my darling (Oh-oh-hug me).
Ya chekala lysh tebe odnoho (M-m, ye, a-a)I’ve been waiting only for you (M-m, yeah, ah-ah).
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyi (Ye, ye, ye)Hug me, hug me, my darling (Yeah, yeah, yeah),
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moiaAs long as my song and I are still heard.
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyi (Obiimai, a-a-a)Hug me, hug me, my darling (Hug me, ah-ah-ah).
Obitsiai meni, shcho ne zalyshysh (A-a-a)Promise me that you won’t leave (Ah-ah-ah).
Obiimai mene, obiimai mene, mylyiHug me, hug me, my darling,
Poky lunaiu ya i pisnia moiaAs long as my song and I are still heard.
обіймай (Hug Me) Music Video
‘обіймай’ lyrics offer a touching reminder of the power found in a simple hug. The track is an essential listen for anyone exploring Ukrainian music, a beautiful statement on human resilience.