The Prayer of Francois Villon
Regina Spektor — Regina Spektor Sings Two Bulat Okudzhava Songs in Russian
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Reblogging again: 1. Because I love this song, 2. Because now I found the translation and I love it even more.
“While the world is still turning, and while the daylight is broad,
Oh Lord, pray, please give everyone what he or she hasn’t got.
Give the timid a horse to ride, give the wise a bright head,
Give the fortunate money and about me don’t forget.
While the world is still turning, Lord, You are omnipotent,
Let those striving for power wield it to their heart’s content.
Give a break to the generous, at least for a day or two,
Pray, give Cain repentance, and remember me, too.
I know You are almighty, and I believe You are wise
Like a soldier killed in a battle believes he’s in paradise.
Like every eared creature believes, oh, my Lord, in You,
Like we believe, doing something, not knowing what we do.
Oh Lord, oh my sweet Lord, my blue eyed Lord, You’re good!
While the world is still turning, wondering, why it should,
While it has got sufficient fire and time, as You see,
Give each a little of something and remember about me!”
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I’m of the belief that Regina Spektor is a goddess/can do no wrong, and this just further affirms that belief, part I.
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Reblogging again: 1. Because I love this song, 2. Because now I found the translation and I love it even more. “While...
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This makes me so proud to be the descendent of Russian Jews just like Regina. I love this so much.
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