Why do I see in my dreams that once again
I am walking with you in my hometown Lviv
It smells like spring, and the sun sets
On the banks of a river that is not there**
And the lions look at you kindly
And cook wishes that smell like coffee
And there is plenty of room on the corner between hell and heaven
Everything that you cherish does not die easily in Lviv
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime breathes
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime
A turbulent century is healing its wounds
Even before coming of age, everyone here is a veteran
The light-filled past is forgiving
For some reason I never want tea here
I don't want snow, I don't want glory
Let the churches with their banners have it
We'll just take a walk together
On the banks of a river that is not there
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime breathes
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime
Why can't we forget about the downpours?
Maybe we are too vulnerable to be heroes
The walls and the lions won't allow us to
Scatter the ashes in which those dreams are still burning
Those dreams in which I am once again
Walking with you in my hometown Lviv
It smells like spring and the sun sets
On the banks of a river that has long been gone
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime breathes
E-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
My city of springtime