Кого ты хотел удивить? [Kogo ty khotel udivit'] [English translation]

You may style your hair like a hippy unkempt,

Or may shave it all to its base.

I've seen many times both things done with contempt,

Ye, who did you want to amaze?

You trusted the Beatles, guitar, and soul rock,

Daydreaming of world love and grace.

But you didn't write all these songs that you mock,

Ye, who did you want to amaze?

Tell me, why are you so glad?

Slow down, take a long look back.

Slow down, take a long look back, and you will notice

That leaves are turning black,

And ravens are on track

To the place that used to bloom way back.

You rose in revolt, and darkness shook up,

The whole world you wanted to craze.

But prison awaits all those who've risen up,

Ye, who did you want to amaze?

And now you've grown tired and no longer care

How you're gonna live your last days.

And everyone looks just like you, unaware,

Ye, who did you want to amaze?

Tell me, why are you so glad?

Slow down, take a long look back.

Slow down, take a long look back, and you will notice

That leaves are turning black,

And ravens are on track

To the place that used to bloom way back.

You thought: with your presence you could bless the world

And light it up with your bright rays.

But wind gust has blown, and you're gone, you're no more...

Ye, who did you want to amaze?

Tell me, why are you so glad?

Slow down, take a long look back.

Slow down, take a long look back, and you will notice

That leaves are turning black,

And ravens are on track

To the place that used to bloom way back.