Svyatoslav (The Conqueror)

English Version Lyrics

Verse 1
He was a brave and fiery ruler
Of the glorious Kiev lands
He waged wars with courage and fury
For eternal glory
He was the crowned warrior,
Bringer of ruins and woe.
Fates of the ancient tribes were
Under his valiant sword.

Refrain
Days of his reign
Will be kept in our memory
Through the ages
His warcry’s ringing:
“I’m coming for thee,
I’m coming for thee!”

Verse 2
He led his army through the times of sorrow
Leaving battlefields sown with steel.
Mighty cities bowed low before him
Semender, Sarkel and Itil.
Thirst for victory will
Take away the pain.
Warlord and his brave army
Are at the zenith of fame

Refrain
Days of his reign
Will be kept in our memory
Through the ages
His warcry’s ringing:
“I’m coming for thee,
I’m coming for thee!”

Bridge
The dead will not be disgraced so
Let us fight until we die!

Verse 3
Great Dnieper carries its gloomy water
By the warrior, lying dead.
He was slain by nomadic horde
And his death was harsh and dreadful
He died for his realm,
Fighting for glory and fame
Lord of the mighty Kiev,
The proud son of his Motherland.

Refrain.
Days of his reign
Will be kept in our memory
Through the ages
His warcry’s ringing:
“I’m coming for thee,
I’m coming for thee!”