If I’m rich, like the King of the sea Only shout: The lure! Grab it now! All my world down under, all you see In a moment will be splashing out! A house of crystal on the hill is for her, Like a dog, I’d rather grow in chains All my silver springs, and even more, All the riches of my golden range! If I’m broke, and like a dog alone, Got no place to stay, no place to go... Oh, my God, please do not leave me now Oh, my Lord, you won’t let me down! A house of crystal on the hill is for her, Like a dog, I only growl in chains All my silver springs, and even more, All the riches of my golden range! There is no one to compare you to, Kill me, shoot me, that is where I stand! Can’t you see, the way I’m watching you Like Madonna, hand of Rafael! House of crystal on the hill is for her, Like a dog, I’m living all in chains. All my silver springs, and even more, All the riches of my golden range!
© Alexei Tikhomirov. Translation, 2012
© Alexei Tikhomirov. Performance, 2012