They say that a nice guy
was arrested
for three words, -
They say that Mishka Larin
was arrested
for three words.

They say the public defender couldn’t help him,
my word of honor, -
Mishka Larin was certified the most dangerous
of criminals.

Since it’s the truth, - it’s an injustice!

I’m saying: he’s not guilty!
Since it’s not due to evil,
but from wine!..
I’m saying: he’s not guilty,
But defamation -
really that’s news!

I’m saying that Mishka wouldn’t raise his hand
against that bitch, -
So let Mishka out on bail -
here’s a hand for you!

But since it’s the truth, - it’s an injustice!

They say that to the wedding
He’ll come,
to the marriage, -
Oh if I could send you all away,
Oh if I could chase you
all off!

Oh if you’d be sent to Kamchatka - to Kamchatka
in bunks, -
You’d feel sorry for our Mishka,
you’d sob!..

But since it’s the truth, - it’s an injustice!

I’m saying: do something!
I repeat:
grant bail!
If you hide your heads -
I declare: just wait,
you bitches!

I’ll arrange the same for you, I’ll arrange
the same for you!
I won’t forget my friend Mishka - and I’ll bury
all of you!

But since it’s the truth, - it’s an injustice!