Quick, come here, oh, don't be like that
Can't you see all the other children
All like you, three in each row,
All good, and they never cry
It's the first day, but you'll get used to it tomorrow
And it will look to you like something normal
Being three in each row, always answering "yes"
And behaving like a civilized person
I will teach you good morals, to recite prayers,
To love your homeland and your flag
We are a people of heroes and great inventors
And descend from the ancient Romans
And this stove here is just enough for me
So stop complaining
And don't make any noise, when the director comes
All stand up and clap your hands
You're already old enough, you're already strong enough,
Now I'll make a real man out of you
I will teach you how to shoot, I will teach you honor,
I will teach you how to kill bad people
And still three in each row, all march with me
And remember your history books
We are the good people, so we are always right
We're heading straight towards glory
Now you're a man and must cooperate
Get in line without complaints
And if you behave yourself we'll get you
A permanent position and a promotion
Besides, remember you must always preserve
The integrity of your family unit
Sign the agreement, don't make me beg
If you want to be part of the serious people
Now that you're in control of your actions
Now that you can make decisions
Now that you're capable of making your own choices
And all ways are open in front of you
Take the right way and don't mess up
Or we'll make you regret it
Get in line and don't worry, because
Everyone will have his right share
There has to be something you have to give up
In exchange for all the freedom we've given you
Therefore don't keep complaining
Get in line and back to work
And if you really can't find anything to do,
Don't play the victim if you have to sacrifice yourself,
Because in the name of the progress of our nation,
After all you can always emigrate
Hey, hey, hey, ahead, hey, ahead, three in each row...