Enjoy the pretty melody and unique lyrics in a more modern version of a classic song from decades ago.
This inspiring song was inspired by Bulat Okudzhava’s song about the place where he grew up. At first, I just wanted to translate the original song to English because I thought the song had a nice melody and a meaningful message. But when I started translating this song, I realized that there are too many specific cultural and geographic references, and it wouldn’t make sense for English-speaking audiences. So I completely re-wrote the lyrics in order to keep some of the ideas I liked the most.
When I began singing the song, some of the feedback I got was that it felt outdated, so I had to change the melody to make it sound slightly more modern. I then added a musical arrangement to the song.
So now, everything about this song is different: the melody, lyrics, language, and the instrumental arrangement. The only thing that’s preserved is hopefully the main message.
A Nostalgic Song At Heart
As you listen to this song, its message comes across as proud and strong with lyrics like “Perhaps my love’s naive and out of fashion, I let it be my life’s endeavor.” Only someone with a strong will and strong convictions would lead their life that way.
But as you listen to the rest of the song, you understand that the hero of the song is fighting a losing battle for something he holds dear to him. It’s a song about losing something that once was, and holding on to it with your last grip. It’s a nostalgic song about losing something that was greater than yourself.