Прекрасное далеко [Prekrasnoye dalyoko] [English translation]

I hear the voice of Future very often,

The voice that comes with the early dew at dawn.

I hear the voice, it calls to start the journey

To the promised place so wondrous, yet unknown!

Chorus:

My Bright and Distant Future,

Oh, please, don’t be so cruel!

Oh, please, don’t be so cruel!

Oh, please, don’t be!

From early age, my Future,

My Bright and Distant Future,

My Bright and Distant Future,

The way shall lead to thee!

I hear the voice of Future very often,

It’s calling to the glory we aim to get.

I hear the voice, it is asking very strictly:

Have I done enough to face my Future yet?

Chorus

I swear I’ll become purer and nicer,

And I'll never leave my friend without help.

I hear the voice, and I hurry to it quickly

Through the road that has no traces left!

Chorus