Stenka Razine

Slowly along the islands
The wind blows, the waves roll
The nimble boats glide
With Razine and his crew
On the deck, Stenka Razine
Hearts beat, voices speak
He holds his sweet, delicate girl
Tenderly in the crook of his arms

No woman in our circle
Fists clench, shouts rise
The dove has tamed the eagle
The sailor's just a husband now
But Razine stays calm
Grind your teeth, raise your voice
Nothing can change his soul
Neither love nor rebellion

Raising his powerful hands
Joy weeps, hope bursts
His fragile, trembling beloved
He throws her into the dark waters
Then he speaks to the river
Volga of death, Volga of life
Volga, take my widow'd loves
Forever to the depths of your bed

My friends, sing what the hell
Drink the wine down to the dregs
Until we roll under the table
Until tomorrow, until forgetfulness
After all
Life is just a trick
A short and wonderful passage
The love we often mourn
Is nothing more than a mirage
We must live the hour for the hour
Let's enjoy this journey
That doesn't last

At the bottom of our glasses
There's the forgetting of time passing
Wine and a sincere friend
Are remedies for anxiety
Today we weep for misery
Tomorrow will turn around
And everything will change
Slowly along the islands
The wind blows, the waves roll
The nimble boats glide
With Razine and his crew