The track remains a staple of DDT's live performances. During concerts, it is often accompanied by visuals that count down the years to the present day, emphasizing its theme of the relentless flow of time.

The song reflects on living through a turning point in history, specifically the transition into a new century (the "white new century").

ДДТ — «Метель Августа (Новое Сердце)» (Ю. Шевчук)