Алкоголь мой враг [Alkogolʹ moy vrag] [English translation]

[Couplet 1]

This is just, just between us

Nothing will be between us

This is just, just between us

Nothing will be between us

I could ruin the night

Quickly sink into oblivion

But...

With me tonight:

[Chorus]

Alcohol — my friend

Alcohol — my enemy

Alcohol is always

Guilty of something

In the middle of palaces

That look the same

I want to climb

With my head in the sand

[Couplet 2]

The malice of the day1 will free up your hands

If I haven't died of boredom

I'm like a wolf in sheep's clothing

Steadfastly weathered the storm

Yes, that's what's called a fantasy

I'm not ready to deny myself

But I don't care, I'm not a sissy2 at all

Maybe Judas' kiss is on me3

[Chorus]

Alcohol — my friend

Alcohol — my enemy

Alcohol is always

Guilty of something

In the middle of palaces

That look the same

I want to climb

With my head in the sand

Alcohol — my friend

Alcohol — my enemy

Alcohol is always

Guilty of something

In the middle of palaces

That look the same

I want to climb

With my head in the sand

1. Злоба дня is an expression meaning something that has inspired public interest. Alternatively, the phrase has biblical connotations in reference to God's wrath2. чистоплюй is an antiquated and colloquial meaning a man that is clean to the point of aversion; fastidiousness. A devout sissy.3. A biblical expression meaning someone is marked for death or is betrayed