The waves of wide Lake Onega
Swaying they tell a tale
A new dawn shall be given
To the land of Viena and Olonets
They heard the sweet melody
Of tumultuous battle
Now an unwavering crowd
Guards its shores
Silently cradles
Lake Onega its waves
Growing weary on the shores
Of fairytale islands
From afar, my darling
I remember you
One day I will take you
To the boat of our happiness
From afar, my darling
I remember you
One day I will take you
To the boat of our happiness
The waves of wide Lake Onega
Swaying they tell a tale
To the Karelian land the people
Have brought a new kantele
They walked from victory to victory
Beating like a strom
Until the untouched
Sweet land was left behind