Ievan polkka [English translation]

Lyrics to Ievan polkka:

You could hear the beat of polka coming from the neighbors

It made my feet titillated.

The mother of Ieva was keeping an eye on her daughter,

But Ieva did fool her for prohibitions don't matter

When dancing to the full.

(Nonsense;last word of this phrase means

"slowly")

Ieva was grinning widely

When people were giving their best wishes.

Every one was sweating

And that violin kept screeching and mourning.

Wetness doesn't bother this guy

When going all out.

(nonsense again)

Mother of Ieva was

humming hymns in the chamber,

When this guy was verging the wive's girl

In the neighbor.

Wives don't bother this guy

When dancing to the full.

(nonsense)

There was fun after the playing

I once managed to grab her in my arms.

When going home that witch was arguing

And Ieva started grying.

I told Ieva what's the matter

We will fall across the board again.

(nonsense)

I tell the granny to shut her mouth

So I won't ruin her health.

You'll get away in full health if you get the fuck out

And go lie to you base.

Gentleness ain't bothering this guy

When bitches are all around the place.

(nonsense)

I must say

You can't swallow me without chewing.

You may go from west to east

But I ain't giving up Ieva,

For modesty ain't bothering this guy

When dancing to the full.