The proud north and blooming south
Argue about which of them is more important,
Where the sunset is more beautiful, where the sunrise brighter,
Where the songs are merrier.
In the zone of tropic latitudes
The sun shines brightly year-round,
But in the region of northern seas
Snowflakes fall.
In the zone of tropic latitudes
Many dark-skinned lasses live,
But in the region of northern seas,
Slender blondes.
What should I choose - north or south?
Who will help offer advice?
Maybe that land, where I will find love -
This is the answer.