Держаться корней [Derzhat'sya kornej] [English translation]

They paint their walls brown,

and write on their roof

They have ginger & lemon for breakfast,

And count ruble as double.

I'd be flattered to visit their home,

and gather strength

But if I am to stand, I must hold my roots.

You can afford the new Hi-Def,

Or simply go to costco;

and Drenched in cheap wine you may enjoy

a ceiling staring meditation session.

You think resting your head on your

tv will make you smarter.

But if I am to stand, I must hold my roots.

They say her lips

will be like mercury today;

That she has gone way too far,

too far to turn back;

can one of us

follow in her way,

But who's to say, what we owe her anyway?..

Going further even faster

We all remember our fathers, but call on mothers;

yet they say, live for fun

In their house, where lights never go out...

But if I am to stand, I must hold my roots.

Thus make your budget on the stock of wine,

stored in your cellar.

Feed yourself from those who feed you,

Forget about the rest.

so I could be more like you,

And this would be safer;

But if I am to stand, I must hold on to my roots.