Мертвые матросы не спят [Mertvye matrosy ne spyat] [English translation]

Who would have said that we will meet under this star, alas!

I did not look at the clock as I thought I'd got limitless pass.

Take good care of yourself, don't waste all your poison on me.

It's happened already. You know that dead sailors don't sleep.

I did not know then that I've taken side in this war.

I went about my business, I fell in crossfire roar.

It's not likely I'd ever learn who was the target of hit.

Although, all the same: you know that dead sailors don't sleep.

Do not ever ask me:

I don't know how to experience grief.

Salt water has allowed me to hold my silent plea,

Salt water now knows me, knows me by heart, now it seems.

If only could I know what my destiny holds from now on,

I would have carved your first name in my chest to hold on.

It all happened so fast, your glance in my heart I failed to keep.

It is clear to me now, I know that dead sailors don't sleep.

I know that dead sailors don't sleep.