Спіткала translates to "befell" or "encountered" (in the past tense, feminine form). It's a more formal and impactful word than a simple "happened" or "met."
In the song, it's used in the line "Спіткала кого біда" (Misfortune befell someone). This word immediately sets a somber and serious tone, reflecting the difficult themes of the pandemic and war discussed in the lyrics. It evokes a sense of unavoidable fate and hardship, making it a powerful and memorable choice.
"Virus" is KALUSH's blunt take on living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The verses picture exhausted people stuck in isolation: kettles going cold, masks damp on faces, funerals happening without anyone able to properly grieve together. The chorus just curses the virus outright for causing all of it.
The bridge widens the picture to a country under strain, comparing the streets to a warzone: ambulance sirens, empty pharmacies, and shortages of both masks and medicine. It's a snapshot of a shared, exhausting moment rather than any one person's story.