Арлекино (arlekino)
Alla Pugacheva
Harlequin
On sharp needles of bright fire
I run, I run, the roads never end
A huge world has closed in on me
In the arena, a circle and a faceless mask
I’m a fool, I’m Harlequin, I’m just laughter
Without a name and, in general, without a fate
What the hell do you care about those
Who you came to have a good time with?
Ah, Harlequin, Harlequin!
You gotta be funny for everyone!
Harlequin, Harlequin
There’s one reward, laughter!
Strongmen enter the arena
Not knowing that life has its sorrows
They bend horseshoes like dough
And break chains with a shoulder's motion
And the amazed crowd applauds
And flowers fly to them in the arena
They play the music, their eyes are bright
While I’m filling the breaks
Ah, Harlequin, Harlequin!
You gotta be funny for everyone!
Harlequin, Harlequin
There’s one reward, laughter!
It’s getting harder to make you laugh with the years
After all, I’m not a jester at the king’s throne
I’m Hamlet in the madness of passions
For years I’ve been playing for myself
Everything seems like I’ll take off this mask
And this world will change with me
But no one sees my tears
Well, I guess I’m not a bad Harlequin!
Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Ah, Harlequin, Harlequin!
You gotta be funny for everyone!
Harlequin, Harlequin
There’s one reward, laughter!
