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I'm a magician.

I'm a magician.

I'm a magician.

I'm a magician.

The occult sciences have given me the extraordinary gift

The occult sciences have given me the extraordinary gift

The occult sciences have given me the extraordinary gift

The occult sciences have given me the extraordinary gift

The occult sciences have given me the extraordinary gift

of breathing enchanted life

of breathing enchanted life

of breathing enchanted life

into the shadows.

into the shadows.

into the shadows.

Here before you, the comic masks of a fable

Here before you, the comic masks of a fable

Here before you, the comic masks of a fable

Here before you, the comic masks of a fable

will whimsically come alive.

will whimsically come alive.

will whimsically come alive.

will whimsically come alive.

Certainly, it's only a fairy tale,

Certainly, it's only a fairy tale,

Certainly, it's only a fairy tale,

Certainly, it's only a fairy tale,

but the moral of the story is worthy.

but the moral of the story is worthy.

but the moral of the story is worthy.

but the moral of the story is worthy.

but the moral of the story is worthy.

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

I have summoned you here so that everyone in my kingdom

knows how heavily the crown weighs on the mighty Dodon.

knows how heavily the crown weighs on the mighty Dodon.

knows how heavily the crown weighs on the mighty Dodon.

knows how heavily the crown weighs on the mighty Dodon.

knows how heavily the crown weighs on the mighty Dodon.

Listen to me carefully!

Listen to me carefully!

In my youth, I was feared.

In my youth, I was feared.

In my youth, I was feared.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

Tirelessly and proudly, I've waged war far and wide.

But now, I have grown weary of fighting

But now, I have grown weary of fighting

But now, I have grown weary of fighting

and I would like to retire peacefully.

and I would like to retire peacefully.

and I would like to retire peacefully.

Yet, as if on purpose,

Yet, as if on purpose,

Yet, as if on purpose,

Yet, as if on purpose,

the neighbour rises up against me.

the neighbour rises up against me.

To protect my kingdom's borders from its attacks,

To protect my kingdom's borders from its attacks,

To protect my kingdom's borders from its attacks,

I must maintain a large army.

I must maintain a large army.

I must maintain a large army.

I must maintain a large army.

My generals remain ever-ready for combat.

My generals remain ever-ready for combat.

My generals remain ever-ready for combat.

My generals remain ever-ready for combat.

My generals remain ever-ready for combat.

We keep watch in the South, and presto,

We keep watch in the South, and presto,

We keep watch in the South, and presto,

they come at us from the East!

they come at us from the East!

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

We go there and then, those savages come by the sea.

In rage, I, Dodon, weep bitterly.

In rage, I, Dodon, weep bitterly.

I lose sleep over it.

I lose sleep over it.

How do you live with this anguish?

How do you live with this anguish?

How do you live with this anguish?

How do you live with this anguish?

I seek counsel and help. Speak, my son!

I seek counsel and help. Speak, my son!

I seek counsel and help. Speak, my son!

All night until dawn, Father, I searched for a way

All night until dawn, Father, I searched for a way

All night until dawn, Father, I searched for a way

All night until dawn, Father, I searched for a way

to protect the kingdom from these afflictions.

to protect the kingdom from these afflictions.

In the morning, I think I found a clever trap.

In the morning, I think I found a clever trap.

In the morning, I think I found a clever trap.

Why make so much effort? Why overextend ourselves for so long?

Why make so much effort? Why overextend ourselves for so long?

Why make so much effort? Why overextend ourselves for so long?

The root of the problem is that our neighbor borders us..

The root of the problem is that our neighbor borders us..

The root of the problem is that our neighbor borders us..

The root of the problem is that our neighbor borders us..

Once he crosses the border, he's in our camp.

Once he crosses the border, he's in our camp.

Once he crosses the border, he's in our camp.

Yes, he's going to cross the border and attack our army.

Yes, he's going to cross the border and attack our army.

Yes, he's going to cross the border and attack our army.

Yes, he's going to cross the border and attack our army.

Let's move our troops from the border and regroup them around the capital.

Let's move our troops from the border and regroup them around the capital.

Let's move our troops from the border and regroup them around the capital.

Let's move our troops from the border and regroup them around the capital.

And in the city, we'll stock up on food and drink.

And in the city, we'll stock up on food and drink.

And in the city, we'll stock up on food and drink.

And in the city, we'll stock up on food and drink.

Food and drink! Yes, of course.

Food and drink! Yes, of course.

Food and drink! Yes, of course.

We'll live carefree.

We'll live carefree.

We'll live carefree.

Beer and wine, now that's a good war!

Beer and wine, now that's a good war!

Beer and wine, now that's a good war!

That's a good war!

That's a good war!

And while our enemies

And while our enemies

And while our enemies

unleash their hatred

unleash their hatred

unleash their hatred

on our villages, fields and pastures,

on our villages, fields and pastures,

on our villages, fields and pastures,

you'll have the time to sleep,

you'll have the time to sleep,

you'll have the time to sleep,

and to summon your courage

and to summon your courage

and to summon your courage

and to summon your courage

to repel their attack.

to repel their attack.

to repel their attack.

- So be it! - May Guidon be praised!

- So be it! - May Guidon be praised!

- So be it! - May Guidon be praised!

- So be it! - May Guidon be praised!

- What a good counsellor! - A brave warrior!

- What a good counsellor! - A brave warrior!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

Worthy of his father, he's an eagle, he swept all our problems away!

It's quite simple after all.

It's quite simple after all.

It's quite simple after all.

Ah, to the devil with him! To me, it will be a hundred times worse

Ah, to the devil with him! To me, it will be a hundred times worse

Ah, to the devil with him! To me, it will be a hundred times worse

if the enemy camps near our walls and, before the king's eyes,

if the enemy camps near our walls and, before the king's eyes,

if the enemy camps near our walls and, before the king's eyes,

if the enemy camps near our walls and, before the king's eyes,

if the enemy camps near our walls and, before the king's eyes,

with a flick of the wrist, sends us something to threaten the king!

with a flick of the wrist, sends us something to threaten the king!

with a flick of the wrist, sends us something to threaten the king!

with a flick of the wrist, sends us something to threaten the king!

with a flick of the wrist, sends us something to threaten the king!

God forbid!

God forbid!

Are you raving mad? Do you want to be locked up?

Are you raving mad? Do you want to be locked up?

Are you raving mad? Do you want to be locked up?

Listen to this old fool!

Listen to this old fool!

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

And yet, it can't be denied that the closer a danger gets,

the scarier it becomes.

the scarier it becomes.

the scarier it becomes.

It's your turn, my dear youngest son.

It's your turn, my dear youngest son.

It's your turn, my dear youngest son.

My father! What a pity that someone deemed so clever

My father! What a pity that someone deemed so clever

My father! What a pity that someone deemed so clever

My father! What a pity that someone deemed so clever

My father! What a pity that someone deemed so clever

has given you such bad advice.

has given you such bad advice.

I'm ashamed that he's my brother.

I'm ashamed that he's my brother.

I'm ashamed that he's my brother.

I'm ashamed that he's my brother.

Come on, don't argue.

Come on, don't argue.

Why hide it?

Why hide it?

I alone can save my father

I alone can save my father

I alone can save my father

from the anguish that oppresses him.

from the anguish that oppresses him.

from the anguish that oppresses him.

from the anguish that oppresses him.

Here's my advice:

Here's my advice:

Here's my advice:

Here's my advice:

our valiant army, full of warlike ardor,

our valiant army, full of warlike ardor,

our valiant army, full of warlike ardor,

our valiant army, full of warlike ardor,

must return home.

must return home.

A month before our neighbors besiege us,

A month before our neighbors besiege us,

we'll go confront them,

we'll go confront them,

we'll go confront them,

we'll do battle face to face, like brave men do.

we'll do battle face to face, like brave men do.

we'll do battle face to face, like brave men do.

we'll do battle face to face, like brave men do.

And after nailing

And after nailing

And after nailing

the enemy to the wall,

the enemy to the wall,

the enemy to the wall,

the enemy to the wall,

- we'll celebrate our victory. - We'll celebrate our victory.

- we'll celebrate our victory. - We'll celebrate our victory.

- we'll celebrate our victory. - We'll celebrate our victory.

- we'll celebrate our victory. - We'll celebrate our victory.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

Into my arms, my dear son! I'll take your advice.

May Afron be praised far and wide!

May Afron be praised far and wide!

He is Dodon's equal! Wise as a snake.

He is Dodon's equal! Wise as a snake.

What a warrior! The splitting image of his father!

What a warrior! The splitting image of his father!

What a warrior! The splitting image of his father!

What a profound idea: no one would have thought of that.

What a profound idea: no one would have thought of that.

What a profound idea: no one would have thought of that.

What a profound idea: no one would have thought of that.

How so, O mighty king? May I be boiled alive!

How so, O mighty king? May I be boiled alive!

How so, O mighty king? May I be boiled alive!

How so, O mighty king? May I be boiled alive!

What will we do if the enemy, with its usual impertinence,

What will we do if the enemy, with its usual impertinence,

doesn't let us know in advance that it intends to fight?

doesn't let us know in advance that it intends to fight?

doesn't let us know in advance that it intends to fight?

doesn't let us know in advance that it intends to fight?

There you go again, damn chatterbox!

There you go again, damn chatterbox!

There you go again, damn chatterbox!

There you go again, damn chatterbox!

Despite your beard, your stupidity is pathetic.

Despite your beard, your stupidity is pathetic.

Despite your beard, your stupidity is pathetic.

Despite your beard, your stupidity is pathetic.

He's trying to confuse us. That's what he's doing!

He's trying to confuse us. That's what he's doing!

He's trying to confuse us. That's what he's doing!

How dare he! Has he been bribed by the enemy?

How dare he! Has he been bribed by the enemy?

How dare he! Has he been bribed by the enemy?

How dare he! Has he been bribed by the enemy?

I shudder to think of it.

I shudder to think of it.

- He's a traitor! - No respect for his king!

- He's a traitor! - No respect for his king!

- He's a traitor! - No respect for his king!

- He's a traitor! - No respect for his king!

Strike him! Tie him up! Go on! Hit him!

Strike him! Tie him up! Go on! Hit him!

Strike him! Tie him up! Go on! Hit him!

Strike him! Tie him up! Go on! Hit him!

Hush! Be quiet!

It's true, my general is an idiot.

It's true, my general is an idiot.

It's true, my general is an idiot.

It's true, my general is an idiot.

But what should we do with this neighbor?

But what should we do with this neighbor?

How can we solve these problems?

How can we solve these problems?

How can we solve these problems?

We don't know, enlightened king. And we plead guilty.

We don't know, enlightened king. And we plead guilty.

We don't know, enlightened king. And we plead guilty.

We don't know, enlightened king. And we plead guilty.

We don't know, enlightened king. And we plead guilty.

- Fools! - Yes, certainly.

- Fools! - Yes, certainly.

Too bad she died:

Too bad she died:

Too bad she died:

there was a fortune-teller who could read beans...

there was a fortune-teller who could read beans...

Beans! A shame because our witch was the best:

Beans! A shame because our witch was the best:

Beans! A shame because our witch was the best:

Beans! A shame because our witch was the best:

she could foresee everything in dregs.

she could foresee everything in dregs.

she could foresee everything in dregs.

Some read everything in the stars.

Some read everything in the stars.

He who knows how will explain it to you.

He who knows how will explain it to you.

- With beans, it's crystal clear. - With dregs, it's better!

- With beans, it's crystal clear. - With dregs, it's better!

- With beans, it's crystal clear. - With dregs, it's better!

- With beans, it's crystal clear. - With dregs, it's better!

Glory to you, illustrious king!

Glory to you, illustrious king!

Glory to you, illustrious king!

Glory to you, illustrious king!

Your father knew me once,

Your father knew me once,

Your father knew me once,

but we haven't met before...

but we haven't met before...

but we haven't met before...

As a faithful subject, I've heard

As a faithful subject, I've heard

As a faithful subject, I've heard

As a faithful subject, I've heard

your worries have made you lose sleep.

your worries have made you lose sleep.

your worries have made you lose sleep.

your worries have made you lose sleep.

I've brought you this bird as a gift.

I've brought you this bird as a gift.

Place it on a spire:

Place it on a spire:

Place it on a spire:

my golden cockerel

my golden cockerel

my golden cockerel

will be your faithful guardian.

will be your faithful guardian.

will be your faithful guardian.

When everything is peaceful,

When everything is peaceful,

When everything is peaceful,

When everything is peaceful,

it will remain silent.

it will remain silent.

it will remain silent.

it will remain silent.

But if it foresees

But if it foresees

But if it foresees

a war threatening you,

a war threatening you,

a war threatening you,

an attack in the making,

an attack in the making,

an attack in the making,

or any other unexpected misfortune,

or any other unexpected misfortune,

or any other unexpected misfortune,

my cockere will immediately

my cockere will immediately

my cockere will immediately

my cockere will immediately

raise it comb.

raise it comb.

raise it comb.

If it's asleep, it will wake up and indicate where the danger comes from.

If it's asleep, it will wake up and indicate where the danger comes from.

If it's asleep, it will wake up and indicate where the danger comes from.

If it's asleep, it will wake up and indicate where the danger comes from.

If it's asleep, it will wake up and indicate where the danger comes from.

It will crow: “Cock-a-doodle-doo!!

It will crow: “Cock-a-doodle-doo!!

It will crow: “Cock-a-doodle-doo!!

Beware, on your guard!”

Beware, on your guard!”

Beware, on your guard!”

You skillfully boast about your wares. Show us, we'll see for ourselves.

You skillfully boast about your wares. Show us, we'll see for ourselves.

You skillfully boast about your wares. Show us, we'll see for ourselves.

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

It's miraculous!

It's miraculous!

It's wonderful! The old man is telling the truth.

It's wonderful! The old man is telling the truth.

It's wonderful! The old man is telling the truth.

It's miraculous! It's wonderful!

It's miraculous! It's wonderful!

It's miraculous! It's wonderful!

Will I really be able

Will I really be able

Will I really be able

Will I really be able

to withstand my enemies from now on?

to withstand my enemies from now on?

to withstand my enemies from now on?

to withstand my enemies from now on?

to withstand my enemies from now on?

Place it on a spire so it can guard my capital.

Place it on a spire so it can guard my capital.

Place it on a spire so it can guard my capital.

How can I thank you? What can I promise you?

How can I thank you? What can I promise you?

How can I thank you? What can I promise you?

How can I thank you? What can I promise you?

My esteem and friendship will be the reward for your service,

My esteem and friendship will be the reward for your service,

My esteem and friendship will be the reward for your service,

My esteem and friendship will be the reward for your service,

My esteem and friendship will be the reward for your service,

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

and I'll fulfill your wishes as if they were my own.

The wise man cannot be flattered by gifts.

The wise man cannot be flattered by gifts.

The wise man cannot be flattered by gifts.

Power, wealth and rank attract only enemies.

Power, wealth and rank attract only enemies.

Power, wealth and rank attract only enemies.

Power, wealth and rank attract only enemies.

Power, wealth and rank attract only enemies.

But your friendship is precious to me.

But your friendship is precious to me.

But your friendship is precious to me.

But your friendship is precious to me.

But your friendship is precious to me.

So, I humbly ask you to give me in writing

So, I humbly ask you to give me in writing

So, I humbly ask you to give me in writing

So, I humbly ask you to give me in writing

So, I humbly ask you to give me in writing

a letter legally certifying what the king has promised me.

a letter legally certifying what the king has promised me.

a letter legally certifying what the king has promised me.

a letter legally certifying what the king has promised me.

a letter legally certifying what the king has promised me.

Legally? What do you mean?

Legally? What do you mean?

Legally? What do you mean?

I've never heard that!

I've never heard that!

I've never heard that!

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

My whims and desires are the only laws that must be obeyed.

But have no doubt,

But have no doubt,

But have no doubt,

you can come to me whenever you please.

you can come to me whenever you please.

you can come to me whenever you please.

you can come to me whenever you please.

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Such happiness!

Such happiness!

Such happiness!

With my arms crossed, I can govern lying down.

With my arms crossed, I can govern lying down.

With my arms crossed, I can govern lying down.

With my arms crossed, I can govern lying down.

If I want, I can take a little nap

If I want, I can take a little nap

If I want, I can take a little nap

If I want, I can take a little nap

If I want, I can take a little nap

If I want, I can take a little nap

or summon some entertainment with a fable,

or summon some entertainment with a fable,

or summon some entertainment with a fable,

jousting or dances!

jousting or dances!

jousting or dances!

I'll forget forever

I'll forget forever

I'll forget forever

I'll forget forever

all the worries in the world!

all the worries in the world!

all the worries in the world!

all the worries in the world!

Oh, how warm the sun is again!

Oh, how warm the sun is again!

Oh, how warm the sun is again!

This spring air. All is turning green,

This spring air. All is turning green,

This spring air. All is turning green,

This spring air. All is turning green,

the cherry trees are blossoming...

the cherry trees are blossoming...

the cherry trees are blossoming...

the cherry trees are blossoming...

What if I lie down right here, rather than in my bedroom?

What if I lie down right here, rather than in my bedroom?

What if I lie down right here, rather than in my bedroom?

What if I lie down right here, rather than in my bedroom?

My king, if you desire, we'll transform

My king, if you desire, we'll transform

My king, if you desire, we'll transform

the entire city into a bedroom.

the entire city into a bedroom.

the entire city into a bedroom.

But you have an empty stomach...

But you have an empty stomach...

At least eat this carob fruit, or these walnuts in honey.

At least eat this carob fruit, or these walnuts in honey.

At least eat this carob fruit, or these walnuts in honey.

At least eat this carob fruit, or these walnuts in honey.

At least eat this carob fruit, or these walnuts in honey.

Drink this cold kvass, with mint,

Drink this cold kvass, with mint,

hops and ginger.

hops and ginger.

Maybe you prefer these prunes soaked in wine

Maybe you prefer these prunes soaked in wine

Maybe you prefer these prunes soaked in wine

and stuffed with raisins?

and stuffed with raisins?

and stuffed with raisins?

Try them and tell me if they're tasty.

Try them and tell me if they're tasty.

Try them and tell me if they're tasty.

Try them and tell me if they're tasty.

Try them and tell me if they're tasty.

Well then, let's see.

Well then, let's see.

And as I relax while eating,

And as I relax while eating,

And as I relax while eating,

make sure I don't fall asleep.

make sure I don't fall asleep.

make sure I don't fall asleep.

make sure I don't fall asleep.

So, without wasting an instant, bring me my parrot.

So, without wasting an instant, bring me my parrot.

So, without wasting an instant, bring me my parrot.

Hello, handsome!

Hello, handsome!

I don't understand your language,

I don't understand your language,

I don't understand your language,

I don't understand your language,

but you sing beautifully. What do you want?

but you sing beautifully. What do you want?

but you sing beautifully. What do you want?

What is he saying?

Always the same thing. That he should be put by the window

Always the same thing. That he should be put by the window

Always the same thing. That he should be put by the window

so he can be seen in public and show off.

so he can be seen in public and show off.

so he can be seen in public and show off.

You're silly, my dear! Why care about others?

You're silly, my dear! Why care about others?

You're silly, my dear! Why care about others?

He says:

“From atop my pulpit, I'll recount the exploits of King Dodon,

“From atop my pulpit, I'll recount the exploits of King Dodon,

“From atop my pulpit, I'll recount the exploits of King Dodon,

his bravery and his valor.”

his bravery and his valor.”

So be it then! Don't be shy, you've become smart.

So be it then! Don't be shy, you've become smart.

So be it then! Don't be shy, you've become smart.

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

But tell me, what do we like most in the world?

“Sleeping.”

“Sleeping.”

“Sleeping.”

That's what he said, King Dodon.

That's what he said, King Dodon.

That's what he said, King Dodon.

That's what he said, King Dodon.

It's good to take a nap in springtime.

It's good to take a nap in springtime.

It's good to take a nap in springtime.

Lie down,

Lie down,

Lie down,

I'll chase the unwelcome flies from your august brow.

I'll chase the unwelcome flies from your august brow.

I'll chase the unwelcome flies from your august brow.

I'll chase the unwelcome flies from your august brow.

I'll chase the unwelcome flies from your august brow.

Enjoy this pillow, such comfort!

Enjoy this pillow, such comfort!

Enjoy this pillow, such comfort!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Everybody is asleep, exhausted.

Everybody is asleep, exhausted.

Everybody is asleep, exhausted.

Everybody is asleep, exhausted.

Everybody is asleep, exhausted.

Sleep has overcome them.

Sleep has overcome them.

Sleep has overcome them.

Sleep has overcome them.

Sleep has overcome them.

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

The cockerel has sounded the alarm. Get up, saddle your horses!

The cockerel has sounded the alarm. Get up, saddle your horses!

The cockerel has sounded the alarm. Get up, saddle your horses!

Hurry up! The enemy doesn't wait,

Hurry up! The enemy doesn't wait,

they're trampling our fields and burning our villages.

they're trampling our fields and burning our villages.

My king, father of the people! It's me, your general.

My king, father of the people! It's me, your general.

My king, father of the people! It's me, your general.

Wake up, your majesty! Woe unto us!

Wake up, your majesty! Woe unto us!

Wake up, your majesty! Woe unto us!

What is it, gentlemen?

What is it, gentlemen?

The enemy, I believe, is on our tail.

The enemy, I believe, is on our tail.

The enemy, I believe, is on our tail.

Huh? What? What misfortune? Is my palace on fire?

Huh? What? What misfortune? Is my palace on fire?

Huh? What? What misfortune? Is my palace on fire?

Huh? What? What misfortune? Is my palace on fire?

What a fool! Our cock is crowing, turning about on his spire.

What a fool! Our cock is crowing, turning about on his spire.

What a fool! Our cock is crowing, turning about on his spire.

What a fool! Our cock is crowing, turning about on his spire.

The city is upside down...

The city is upside down...

The city is upside down...

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Well, my fellows, it's war! We need help.

Well, my fellows, it's war! We need help.

Well, my fellows, it's war! We need help.

Well, my fellows, it's war! We need help.

Well, my fellows, it's war! We need help.

Don't delay, come on! But first, open the coffers.

Don't delay, come on! But first, open the coffers.

Don't delay, come on! But first, open the coffers.

Don't delay, come on! But first, open the coffers.

Let each household contribute a fox tail and a gray beaver.

Let each household contribute a fox tail and a gray beaver.

Let each household contribute a fox tail and a gray beaver.

Let each household contribute a fox tail and a gray beaver.

Let each household contribute a fox tail and a gray beaver.

Listen to me, all of you!

Listen to me, all of you!

Listen to me, all of you!

If my generals or their soldiers take more,

If my generals or their soldiers take more,

If my generals or their soldiers take more,

If my generals or their soldiers take more,

don't argue:

don't argue:

don't argue:

don't argue:

it's their business.

it's their business.

it's their business.

it's their business.

We are yours. Body and soul.

We are yours. Body and soul.

My dear sons!

My dear sons!

I know you've been ready

I know you've been ready

I know you've been ready

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

to avenge these attacks for a long time.

The time has come,

The time has come,

The time has come,

and this glorious journey...

and this glorious journey...

and this glorious journey...

Give us a break!

Give us a break!

Give us a break!

Give us a break!

Give us a break! Send the generals first.

Give us a break! Send the generals first.

Give us a break! Send the generals first.

Give us a break! Send the generals first.

Give us a break! Send the generals first.

We don't want to endure hardships, nor suffer without our sweethearts.

We don't want to endure hardships, nor suffer without our sweethearts.

We don't want to endure hardships, nor suffer without our sweethearts.

We don't want to endure hardships, nor suffer without our sweethearts.

You have no shame! Silence! There's no discussion!

You have no shame! Silence! There's no discussion!

You have no shame! Silence! There's no discussion!

You have no shame! Silence! There's no discussion!

Divide your troops in two sections, without dispute.

Divide your troops in two sections, without dispute.

Divide your troops in two sections, without dispute.

Divide your troops in two sections, without dispute.

And especially, no arguing over there.

And especially, no arguing over there.

And especially, no arguing over there.

Safe travels to you both.

Safe travels to you both.

Safe travels to you both.

Safe travels to you both.

Safe travels to you both.

Come back home soon.

Come back home soon.

Come back home soon.

Come back home soon.

Come back home soon.

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Reign, and sleep in peace!

My dear friend, many thanks.

My dear friend, many thanks.

My dear friend, many thanks.

If there's a threat of new danger, crow loudly to wake me up.

If there's a threat of new danger, crow loudly to wake me up.

If there's a threat of new danger, crow loudly to wake me up.

If there's a threat of new danger, crow loudly to wake me up.

If there's a threat of new danger, crow loudly to wake me up.

Fluff up my pillows, little mother:

Fluff up my pillows, little mother:

Fluff up my pillows, little mother:

I'm going to take a little nap.

I'm going to take a little nap.

All these worries haven't made me forget...

All these worries haven't made me forget...

All these worries haven't made me forget...

All these worries haven't made me forget...

What an ill-timed interruption!

What an ill-timed interruption!

that I was having a wonderful dream..

that I was having a wonderful dream..

that I was having a wonderful dream..

Find that dream again for me,

Find that dream again for me,

Find that dream again for me,

because I don't remember it.

because I don't remember it.

because I don't remember it.

because I don't remember it.

because I don't remember it.

Wait! I'm old now. Give me some time.

Wait! I'm old now. Give me some time.

Wait! I'm old now. Give me some time.

Wait! I'm old now. Give me some time.

Wait! I'm old now. Give me some time.

What was that dream? Weren't you a chess king?

What was that dream? Weren't you a chess king?

What was that dream? Weren't you a chess king?

What was that dream? Weren't you a chess king?

What was that dream? Weren't you a chess king?

All the pawns were down. “Checkmate, you scoundrels!”

All the pawns were down. “Checkmate, you scoundrels!”

All the pawns were down. “Checkmate, you scoundrels!”

All the pawns were down. “Checkmate, you scoundrels!”

Knights, queen, castles and bishops, you defeated them all.

Knights, queen, castles and bishops, you defeated them all.

Knights, queen, castles and bishops, you defeated them all.

Knights, queen, castles and bishops, you defeated them all.

Then the pawns mix up and each one takes its place.

Then the pawns mix up and each one takes its place.

Then the pawns mix up and each one takes its place.

It was better than that! My heart was beating wearily.

It was better than that! My heart was beating wearily.

It was better than that! My heart was beating wearily.

It was better than that! My heart was beating wearily.

I found your dream.

I found your dream.

You are at the bathhouse, sad,

You are at the bathhouse, sad,

You are at the bathhouse, sad,

covered in soapy suds.

covered in soapy suds.

covered in soapy suds.

Suddenly, without warning, you see a gnome emerge from the stove.

Suddenly, without warning, you see a gnome emerge from the stove.

Suddenly, without warning, you see a gnome emerge from the stove.

Suddenly, without warning, you see a gnome emerge from the stove.

Suddenly, without warning, you see a gnome emerge from the stove.

He caresses you with a velvet hand.

He caresses you with a velvet hand.

He caresses you with a velvet hand.

Your body rejuvenates,

Your body rejuvenates,

Your body rejuvenates,

regains the vigor and luster of a ripe apple.

regains the vigor and luster of a ripe apple.

regains the vigor and luster of a ripe apple.

regains the vigor and luster of a ripe apple.

regains the vigor and luster of a ripe apple.

It was burning me up inside... But it was better!

It was burning me up inside... But it was better!

It was burning me up inside... But it was better!

It was burning me up inside... But it was better!

It was burning me up inside... But it was better!

Ah, the rascal! It's a dream for a holiday morning.

Ah, the rascal! It's a dream for a holiday morning.

Ah, the rascal! It's a dream for a holiday morning.

Ah, the rascal! It's a dream for a holiday morning.

You were resting on a bed of brocade.

You were resting on a bed of brocade.

You were resting on a bed of brocade.

You were resting on a bed of brocade.

You were resting on a bed of brocade.

By your bed

By your bed

By your bed

stood a young maiden, gentle and loving,

stood a young maiden, gentle and loving,

stood a young maiden, gentle and loving,

stood a young maiden, gentle and loving,

whose strange beauty took your breath away.

whose strange beauty took your breath away.

whose strange beauty took your breath away.

whose strange beauty took your breath away.

whose strange beauty took your breath away.

You, the king, like a night owl dazzled by the sun,

You, the king, like a night owl dazzled by the sun,

You, the king, like a night owl dazzled by the sun,

You, the king, like a night owl dazzled by the sun,

You, the king, like a night owl dazzled by the sun,

you grasp her white hands and you hold her to your heart...

you grasp her white hands and you hold her to your heart...

you grasp her white hands and you hold her to your heart...

you grasp her white hands and you hold her to your heart...

Where is she, my beauty?

Where is she, my beauty?

I don't know.

I don't know.

So sorry.

So sorry.

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Reign, and sleep in peace!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Oh, misery! Courage, my brothers!

Oh, misery! Courage, my brothers!

- Our king is sleeping. - All is quiet in the palace.

- Our king is sleeping. - All is quiet in the palace.

You can't wake him up.

You can't wake him up.

What should we decide to do?

What should we decide to do?

What should we decide to do?

Where is Polkan, our general?

Where is Polkan, our general?

Your Majesty, father of the people! A misfortune, another misfortune!

Your Majesty, father of the people! A misfortune, another misfortune!

Your Majesty, father of the people! A misfortune, another misfortune!

Your Majesty, father of the people! A misfortune, another misfortune!

Always at the wrong time.

Always at the wrong time.

The city is in a frenzy. On top of its spire, your bird is getting flustered.

The city is in a frenzy. On top of its spire, your bird is getting flustered.

The city is in a frenzy. On top of its spire, your bird is getting flustered.

The city is in a frenzy. On top of its spire, your bird is getting flustered.

He turned to the east.

He turned to the east.

The army isn't big enough, I guess.

The army isn't big enough, I guess.

We should recruit the elders.

We should recruit the elders.

We should recruit the elders.

We should recruit the elders.

Wait, I'll look for myself.

Wait, I'll look for myself.

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

The bird doesn't crow for nothing:

The bird doesn't crow for nothing:

we have a dangerous road to travel.

we have a dangerous road to travel.

Arise, old men, let's go help our children!

Arise, old men, let's go help our children!

Arise, old men, let's go help our children!

Arise, old men, let's go help our children!

Where is my helmet? Bring my armor.

Where is my helmet? Bring my armor.

Where is my helmet? Bring my armor.

This armor is too tight for me.

This armor is too tight for me.

This armor is too tight for me.

Look, where is my fine red shield?

Look, where is my fine red shield?

Look, where is my fine red shield?

Look, where is my fine red shield?

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

The shield is all eaten by rust...

The shield is all eaten by rust...

The shield is all eaten by rust...

And my quiver is empty of arrows.

And my quiver is empty of arrows.

I can hardly breathe. This sword has become too heavy for my royal arm.

I can hardly breathe. This sword has become too heavy for my royal arm.

I can hardly breathe. This sword has become too heavy for my royal arm.

I can hardly breathe. This sword has become too heavy for my royal arm.

I can hardly breathe. This sword has become too heavy for my royal arm.

Never mind. Help me get in the saddle.

Never mind. Help me get in the saddle.

Never mind. Help me get in the saddle.

Never mind. Help me get in the saddle.

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Beware, on your guard!

Oh, that rooster! If I could only stuff it in a bag!

Oh, that rooster! If I could only stuff it in a bag!

Oh, that rooster! If I could only stuff it in a bag!

Oh, that rooster! If I could only stuff it in a bag!

Oh, that rooster! If I could only stuff it in a bag!

- Is this horse gentle? - Like a cow.

- Is this horse gentle? - Like a cow.

- Is this horse gentle? - Like a cow.

That's what I need.

That's what I need.

That's what I need.

But you leave without eating,

But you leave without eating,

But you leave without eating,

- Majesty! - I'll eat on the way.

- Majesty! - I'll eat on the way.

- Do we have provisions? - Enough for three years.

- Do we have provisions? - Enough for three years.

- Do we have provisions? - Enough for three years.

- Then let's go, general! -Better to leave tomorrow morning!

- Then let's go, general! -Better to leave tomorrow morning!

- Then let's go, general! -Better to leave tomorrow morning!

Glory to you, our father! Hurrah for the king!

Glory to you, our father! Hurrah for the king!

Glory to you, our father! Hurrah for the king!

Glory to you, our father! Hurrah for the king!

Going alone? Are there no commanders to lead the army against the enemy?

Going alone? Are there no commanders to lead the army against the enemy?

Going alone? Are there no commanders to lead the army against the enemy?

Going alone? Are there no commanders to lead the army against the enemy?

Going alone? Are there no commanders to lead the army against the enemy?

Take good care of yourself. Above all, stay in the background.

Take good care of yourself. Above all, stay in the background.

Take good care of yourself. Above all, stay in the background.

The silent night is whispering in fear.

The silent night is whispering in fear.

The silent night is whispering in fear.

All is empty: only a flock of birds watches over the dead bodies.

All is empty: only a flock of birds watches over the dead bodies.

All is empty: only a flock of birds watches over the dead bodies.

All is empty: only a flock of birds watches over the dead bodies.

All is empty: only a flock of birds watches over the dead bodies.

The crimson disc of the moon gleams like a funeral candle.

The crimson disc of the moon gleams like a funeral candle.

The crimson disc of the moon gleams like a funeral candle.

The crimson disc of the moon gleams like a funeral candle.

A mournful and dreary wind steals through the darkness,

A mournful and dreary wind steals through the darkness,

A mournful and dreary wind steals through the darkness,

A mournful and dreary wind steals through the darkness,

A mournful and dreary wind steals through the darkness,

stumbling on the corpses.

stumbling on the corpses.

stumbling on the corpses.

It passes over the graves and weeps...

It passes over the graves and weeps...

It passes over the graves and weeps...

Silently, then mournfully again,

Silently, then mournfully again,

Silently, then mournfully again,

it presses close to the dead man's face,

it presses close to the dead man's face,

it presses close to the dead man's face,

and pulls him by the sleeve.

and pulls him by the sleeve.

and pulls him by the sleeve.

What a terrible sight it is!

What a terrible sight it is!

What a terrible sight it is!

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

It's my two sons, without helmet nor armor,

both lie dead, their swords piercing each other's body.

both lie dead, their swords piercing each other's body.

both lie dead, their swords piercing each other's body.

both lie dead, their swords piercing each other's body.

both lie dead, their swords piercing each other's body.

Their horses wander in the meadows, on the trampled grass,

Their horses wander in the meadows, on the trampled grass,

Their horses wander in the meadows, on the trampled grass,

Their horses wander in the meadows, on the trampled grass,

Their horses wander in the meadows, on the trampled grass,

on the blood-stained turf...

on the blood-stained turf...

on the blood-stained turf...

on the blood-stained turf...

Oh, my children were my support!

Oh, my children were my support!

Oh, my children were my support!

Oh, my children were my support!

Woe is me! Our two falcons were caught in the net.

Woe is me! Our two falcons were caught in the net.

Woe is me! Our two falcons were caught in the net.

Woe is me! Our two falcons were caught in the net.

Woe is me! Our two falcons were caught in the net.

Woe is me! My death is near.

Woe is me! My death is near.

Let all cry over Dodon, let them mourn bitterly,

Let all cry over Dodon, let them mourn bitterly,

Let all cry over Dodon, let them mourn bitterly,

Let all cry over Dodon, let them mourn bitterly,

Let all cry over Dodon, let them mourn bitterly,

let them groan deep in the valleys, let them mourn bitterly,

let them groan deep in the valleys, let them mourn bitterly,

let them groan deep in the valleys, let them mourn bitterly,

let them groan deep in the valleys, let them mourn bitterly,

let them groan deep in the valleys, let them mourn bitterly,

and let it tremble high in the mountains.

and let it tremble high in the mountains.

From now on, I will go to war myself:

From now on, I will go to war myself:

From now on, I will go to war myself:

From now on, I will go to war myself:

From now on, I will go to war myself:

I'll no longer expose youth to the dangers of adversity.

I'll no longer expose youth to the dangers of adversity.

I'll no longer expose youth to the dangers of adversity.

I'll no longer expose youth to the dangers of adversity.

I'll no longer expose youth to the dangers of adversity.

There's no going back!

There's no going back!

Let's go my friends, for Dodon,

Let's go my friends, for Dodon,

we're going to teach the enemy a lesson.

we're going to teach the enemy a lesson.

Come on! We couldn't do otherwise! But we still must find the enemy.

Come on! We couldn't do otherwise! But we still must find the enemy.

Come on! We couldn't do otherwise! But we still must find the enemy.

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is he who spoiled our seed without leaving me any descendants?

Where is the vile thief?

Where is the vile thief?

Where is the vile thief?

Where is he?

Good heavens! A tent!

Good heavens! A tent!

Nicely adorned!

Nicely adorned!

Could it be the enemy's hideout?

Could it be the enemy's hideout?

Could it be the enemy's hideout?

My brothers, it would be a disgrace if they escaped.

My brothers, it would be a disgrace if they escaped.

My brothers, it would be a disgrace if they escaped.

My brothers, it would be a disgrace if they escaped.

My brothers, it would be a disgrace if they escaped.

Too bad we can't see what they look like...

Too bad we can't see what they look like...

We'd better move away and load the cannon.

We'd better move away and load the cannon.

We'd better move away and load the cannon.

And aim with more daring.

And aim with more daring.

Artillerymen! Hurry, come here! Light the fuses!

Artillerymen! Hurry, come here! Light the fuses!

Artillerymen! Hurry, come here! Light the fuses!

Artillerymen! Hurry, come here! Light the fuses!

Artillerymen! Hurry, come here! Light the fuses!

It's ready.

Go ahead, fire!

Go ahead, fire!

Answer me, shining star,

Answer me, shining star,

Answer me, shining star,

Answer me, shining star,

Answer me, shining star,

who comes from the East:

who comes from the East:

who comes from the East:

who comes from the East:

have you visited my native land,

have you visited my native land,

have you visited my native land,

have you visited my native land,

have you visited my native land,

the homeland of fairy dreams?

the homeland of fairy dreams?

the homeland of fairy dreams?

the homeland of fairy dreams?

Do the roses and fire lilies

Do the roses and fire lilies

Do the roses and fire lilies

Do the roses and fire lilies

still shine there?

still shine there?

still shine there?

still shine there?

still shine there?

Do the turquoise dragonflies

Do the turquoise dragonflies

Do the turquoise dragonflies

Do the turquoise dragonflies

caress

caress

caress

caress

caress

the luxurious leaves?

the luxurious leaves?

the luxurious leaves?

the luxurious leaves?

the luxurious leaves?

And in the evening, near the fountain,

And in the evening, near the fountain,

And in the evening, near the fountain,

And in the evening, near the fountain,

in their shy and daring songs,

in their shy and daring songs,

in their shy and daring songs,

in their shy and daring songs,

in their shy and daring songs,

do the maidens still sing about

do the maidens still sing about

do the maidens still sing about

do the maidens still sing about

their passionate dream of forbidden love?

their passionate dream of forbidden love?

their passionate dream of forbidden love?

their passionate dream of forbidden love?

their passionate dream of forbidden love?

Is the foreigner a welcome guest?

Is the foreigner a welcome guest?

Is the foreigner a welcome guest?

Is the foreigner a welcome guest?

Is he still greeted with gifts,

Is he still greeted with gifts,

Is he still greeted with gifts,

Is he still greeted with gifts,

a humble feast,

a humble feast,

a humble feast,

and a furtive glance

and a furtive glance

and a furtive glance

and a furtive glance

through the veil,

through the veil,

through the veil,

through the veil,

the fabric of jealousy?

the fabric of jealousy?

the fabric of jealousy?

the fabric of jealousy?

the fabric of jealousy?

And when the night darkens,

And when the night darkens,

And when the night darkens,

And when the night darkens,

forgetting shame and fear for him,

forgetting shame and fear for him,

forgetting shame and fear for him,

forgetting shame and fear for him,

does the young mistress hurry

does the young mistress hurry

does the young mistress hurry

does the young mistress hurry

does the young mistress hurry

with a sweet avowal on her lips?

with a sweet avowal on her lips?

with a sweet avowal on her lips?

with a sweet avowal on her lips?

Does she hasten to go find him,

Does she hasten to go find him,

Does she hasten to go find him,

Does she hasten to go find him,

Does she hasten to go find him,

with a sweet confession to tell?

with a sweet confession to tell?

with a sweet confession to tell?

with a sweet confession to tell?

with a sweet confession to tell?

Write this song down!

Write this song down!

Write this song down!

Write this song down!

If this young lady wants to offer us a drink,

If this young lady wants to offer us a drink,

If this young lady wants to offer us a drink,

If this young lady wants to offer us a drink,

If this young lady wants to offer us a drink,

we can wait here.

we can wait here.

we can wait here.

we can wait here.

Don't be afraid of us, my dear, and open your heart to us.

Don't be afraid of us, my dear, and open your heart to us.

Don't be afraid of us, my dear, and open your heart to us.

Don't be afraid of us, my dear, and open your heart to us.

Don't be afraid of us, my dear, and open your heart to us.

What's your name, who are you, and where is your country?

What's your name, who are you, and where is your country?

What's your name, who are you, and where is your country?

What's your name, who are you, and where is your country?

What's your name, who are you, and where is your country?

I am a free young lady,

I am a free young lady,

I am a free young lady,

I am a free young lady,

I am the queen Shemakha.

I am the queen Shemakha.

I am the queen Shemakha.

I am the queen Shemakha.

And like a thief, I'm on my way to conquer your city.

And like a thief, I'm on my way to conquer your city.

And like a thief, I'm on my way to conquer your city.

And like a thief, I'm on my way to conquer your city.

And like a thief, I'm on my way to conquer your city.

You're an amusing jester, a willful maiden.

You're an amusing jester, a willful maiden.

You're an amusing jester, a willful maiden.

To wage war, you need an army, otherwise, you won't defeat us.

To wage war, you need an army, otherwise, you won't defeat us.

To wage war, you need an army, otherwise, you won't defeat us.

What you're saying is incorrect:

What you're saying is incorrect:

What you're saying is incorrect:

What you're saying is incorrect:

I don't need an army to win victory.

I don't need an army to win victory.

I don't need an army to win victory.

I don't need an army to win victory.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

My beauty will suffice to put men at my feet.

I like unexpected guests.

I like unexpected guests.

I like unexpected guests.

I like unexpected guests.

The luscious juice of grapes fills your cups.

The luscious juice of grapes fills your cups.

The luscious juice of grapes fills your cups.

The luscious juice of grapes fills your cups.

The luscious juice of grapes fills your cups.

It's frothing at the rim. Good health to you!

It's frothing at the rim. Good health to you!

It's frothing at the rim. Good health to you!

It's frothing at the rim. Good health to you!

It's frothing at the rim. Good health to you!

Drink first, we'll drink after you.

Drink first, we'll drink after you.

Drink first, we'll drink after you.

Drink first, we'll drink after you.

You amaze me. Look into my eyes,

You amaze me. Look into my eyes,

You amaze me. Look into my eyes,

You amaze me. Look into my eyes,

You amaze me. Look into my eyes,

which burn brighter than the dawn itself.

which burn brighter than the dawn itself.

which burn brighter than the dawn itself.

which burn brighter than the dawn itself.

Could I poison a guest

Could I poison a guest

Could I poison a guest

Could I poison a guest

Could I poison a guest

Could I poison a guest

with such a heavenly look?

with such a heavenly look?

with such a heavenly look?

with such a heavenly look?

How was the queen's rest?

How was the queen's rest?

How was the queen's rest?

Thank you.

Thank you.

I didn't sleep too badly.

I didn't sleep too badly.

I didn't sleep too badly.

I didn't sleep too badly.

I didn't sleep too badly.

But at dawn, something happened.

But at dawn, something happened.

But at dawn, something happened.

But at dawn, something happened.

But at dawn, something happened.

But at dawn, something happened.

The air became almost intoxicating,

The air became almost intoxicating,

The air became almost intoxicating,

moist, heavy and spicy,

moist, heavy and spicy,

moist, heavy and spicy,

like the aroma of night flowers,

like the aroma of night flowers,

like the aroma of night flowers,

like the play of misty dreams...

like the play of misty dreams...

like the play of misty dreams...

Someone invisible was breathing,

Someone invisible was breathing,

Someone invisible was breathing,

Someone invisible was breathing,

tormented by a secret passion.

tormented by a secret passion.

tormented by a secret passion.

tormented by a secret passion.

Then, teasing my ear, I heard his whisper,

Then, teasing my ear, I heard his whisper,

Then, teasing my ear, I heard his whisper,

tender as the spring air:

tender as the spring air:

tender as the spring air:

tender as the spring air:

tender as the spring air:

“Dearest, let it be!”

“Dearest, let it be!”

“Dearest, let it be!”

At times loud, then soft, farther, then nearer...

At times loud, then soft, farther, then nearer...

At times loud, then soft, farther, then nearer...

At times loud, then soft, farther, then nearer...

You should have looked under the bed.

You should have looked under the bed.

You should have looked under the bed.

- It was dark. - Don't worry. Let yourself be teased.

- It was dark. - Don't worry. Let yourself be teased.

- It was dark. - Don't worry. Let yourself be teased.

- It was dark. - Don't worry. Let yourself be teased.

It became languorous and sweet.

It became languorous and sweet.

A bout of fever! Or a young lady's dream:

A bout of fever! Or a young lady's dream:

A bout of fever! Or a young lady's dream:

A bout of fever! Or a young lady's dream:

nowadays, they all have the same dream.

nowadays, they all have the same dream.

I do too...

I do too...

Oh, the thrill of caresses, the dawning of a love affair.

Oh, the thrill of caresses, the dawning of a love affair.

Oh, the thrill of caresses, the dawning of a love affair.

Oh, the thrill of caresses, the dawning of a love affair.

Oh, the thrill of caresses, the dawning of a love affair.

First passionate kisses!

First passionate kisses!

First passionate kisses!

First passionate kisses!

Where are you?

Where are you?

Where are you?

Where are you?

They'll come, they'll come, don't be sad.

They'll come, they'll come, don't be sad.

They'll come, they'll come, don't be sad.

King, banish this monster. I don't like your general.

King, banish this monster. I don't like your general.

King, banish this monster. I don't like your general.

Isn't it true, old toad, you have the glassy stare of an owl?

Isn't it true, old toad, you have the glassy stare of an owl?

Isn't it true, old toad, you have the glassy stare of an owl?

Look, she's blushing, she's still afraid of men.

Look, she's blushing, she's still afraid of men.

Look, she's blushing, she's still afraid of men.

Go away! Hide behind the tent and watch from afar!

Go away! Hide behind the tent and watch from afar!

Go away! Hide behind the tent and watch from afar!

Go away! Hide behind the tent and watch from afar!

Go away! Hide behind the tent and watch from afar!

- I have some business with you. - Well, what is it?

- I have some business with you. - Well, what is it?

- I have some business with you. - Well, what is it?

- I have some business with you. - Well, what is it?

I would like to know for sure

I would like to know for sure

I would like to know for sure

if indeed it really is stunning,

if indeed it really is stunning,

if indeed it really is stunning,

the virgin beauty of the queen,

the virgin beauty of the queen,

the virgin beauty of the queen,

the virgin beauty of the queen,

or if it's only empty talk:

or if it's only empty talk:

that it isn't the lightning that blinds or the joy that brings bliss,

that it isn't the lightning that blinds or the joy that brings bliss,

that it isn't the lightning that blinds or the joy that brings bliss,

that it isn't the lightning that blinds or the joy that brings bliss,

that it isn't the lightning that blinds or the joy that brings bliss,

but it's my gaze dazzling through my lashes,

but it's my gaze dazzling through my lashes,

but it's my gaze dazzling through my lashes,

and my lips bringing cheer.

and my lips bringing cheer.

and my lips bringing cheer.

and my lips bringing cheer.

What do you say?

What do you say?

Me?... Umm... It's true...

Me?... Umm... It's true...

Me?... Umm... It's true...

Me?... Umm... It's true...

Is that all?

It's a pity that you know the queen only when she's dressed.

It's a pity that you know the queen only when she's dressed.

It's a pity that you know the queen only when she's dressed.

It's a pity that you know the queen only when she's dressed.

I'm pretty without my clothes too.

I'm pretty without my clothes too.

Before bed, I look a long time in the mirror.

Before bed, I look a long time in the mirror.

Before bed, I look a long time in the mirror.

Before bed, I look a long time in the mirror.

Before bed, I look a long time in the mirror.

Casting aside these fine fabrics,

Casting aside these fine fabrics,

Casting aside these fine fabrics,

illuminated by the sun,

illuminated by the sun,

illuminated by the sun,

like a ray of sunlight in the mist, a silver statue,

like a ray of sunlight in the mist, a silver statue,

like a ray of sunlight in the mist, a silver statue,

I shine deep inside the tent.

I shine deep inside the tent.

I shine deep inside the tent.

I look to see if I have a mole,

I look to see if I have a mole,

I look to see if I have a mole,

or any other blemish...

or any other blemish...

or any other blemish...

I undo the pearled clasps of my braids:

I undo the pearled clasps of my braids:

I undo the pearled clasps of my braids:

I undo the pearled clasps of my braids:

the tumbling flow of my hair,

the tumbling flow of my hair,

the tumbling flow of my hair,

freed from its restraint,

freed from its restraint,

freed from its restraint,

gushes forth like a black torrent

gushes forth like a black torrent

gushes forth like a black torrent

gushes forth like a black torrent

on the soft marble of my hips.

on the soft marble of my hips.

on the soft marble of my hips.

on the soft marble of my hips.

To refresh and improve my sleep,

To refresh and improve my sleep,

To refresh and improve my sleep,

at night, I sprinkle myself with dew:

at night, I sprinkle myself with dew:

at night, I sprinkle myself with dew:

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

droplets of liquid fire trickle down on my bosom.

And my breasts!

And my breasts!

And my breasts!

And my breasts!

They vie for the radiance of southern roses,

They vie for the radiance of southern roses,

They vie for the radiance of southern roses,

majestic and firm...

majestic and firm...

majestic and firm...

majestic and firm...

They are like dreams,

They are like dreams,

They are like dreams,

pale, light and diaphanous...

pale, light and diaphanous...

pale, light and diaphanous...

pale, light and diaphanous...

What's wrong, my friend?

What's wrong, my friend?

What's wrong, my friend?

Are you feeling dizzy?

Are you feeling dizzy?

Are you feeling dizzy?

There's something wrong with my liver.

There's something wrong with my liver.

It's nothing. I'm going to sing,

It's nothing. I'm going to sing,

It's nothing. I'm going to sing,

listen to my song.

listen to my song.

listen to my song.

listen to my song.

listen to my song.

“Oh, my youth

“Oh, my youth

“Oh, my youth

“Oh, my youth

“Oh, my youth

“will soon fade away,

“will soon fade away,

“will soon fade away,

“will soon fade away,

“will soon fade away,

“will soon fade away,

“taking with it

“taking with it

“taking with it

“taking with it

“all joy.”

“all joy.”

“all joy.”

“all joy.”

“all joy.”

“Mortal,

“Mortal,

“Mortal,

“grasp each moment,

“grasp each moment,

“grasp each moment,

“grasp each moment,

“grasp each moment,

“at every hour

“at every hour

“at every hour

“at every hour

“at every hour

“at every hour

“give love.”

“give love.”

“give love.”

“give love.”

You don't like such songs? Here is another one.

You don't like such songs? Here is another one.

You don't like such songs? Here is another one.

You don't like such songs? Here is another one.

“Dark and narrow, dark and narrow

“Dark and narrow, dark and narrow

“Dark and narrow, dark and narrow

“Dark and narrow, dark and narrow

“is my finely crafted tent.”

“is my finely crafted tent.”

“is my finely crafted tent.”

“Soft and warm, soft and warm

“Soft and warm, soft and warm

“Soft and warm, soft and warm

“Soft and warm, soft and warm

“is the velvet carpet inside.”

“is the velvet carpet inside.”

“is the velvet carpet inside.”

“is the velvet carpet inside.”

Do you want to see what's under the tent, old man?

Do you want to see what's under the tent, old man?

Do you want to see what's under the tent, old man?

Do you want to see what's under the tent, old man?

Why do you want to offend me? I'm not old.

Why do you want to offend me? I'm not old.

Why do you want to offend me? I'm not old.

- These are not wrinkles... - It's the sun.

- These are not wrinkles... - It's the sun.

- These are not wrinkles... - It's the sun.

- These are not wrinkles... - It's the sun.

Ah! The shadows exude voluptuousness,

Ah! The shadows exude voluptuousness,

Ah! The shadows exude voluptuousness,

Ah! The shadows exude voluptuousness,

Ah! The shadows exude voluptuousness,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the grapes ripen there without sun,

the wine flows into the carafe:

the wine flows into the carafe:

the wine flows into the carafe:

it intoxicates already!

it intoxicates already!

it intoxicates already!

it intoxicates already!

it intoxicates already!

The bird has been chirping too long,

The bird has been chirping too long,

The bird has been chirping too long,

it's tired now.

it's tired now.

You could help me!

You could help me!

You could help me!

I've never sung before.

I've never sung before.

If someone is able to love,

If someone is able to love,

If someone is able to love,

If someone is able to love,

If someone is able to love,

he is like the strings of a zither:

he is like the strings of a zither:

he is like the strings of a zither:

he is like the strings of a zither:

he is like the strings of a zither:

as soon as you touch them,

as soon as you touch them,

as soon as you touch them,

as soon as you touch them,

as soon as you touch them,

a chaotic swarm

a chaotic swarm

a chaotic swarm

a chaotic swarm

of passionate harmonies takes flight.

of passionate harmonies takes flight.

of passionate harmonies takes flight.

of passionate harmonies takes flight.

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

And what beautiful words to soothe a kindled heart

did you sing when you were in love?

did you sing when you were in love?

did you sing when you were in love?

did you sing when you were in love?

did you sing when you were in love?

- I sang a lot. - And how?

- I sang a lot. - And how?

- Perhaps... I don't remember anymore. - So, approximately then.

- Perhaps... I don't remember anymore. - So, approximately then.

- Perhaps... I don't remember anymore. - So, approximately then.

“I will love you forever, I'll try not to forget you.”

“I will love you forever, I'll try not to forget you.”

“I will love you forever, I'll try not to forget you.”

“I will love you forever, I'll try not to forget you.”

And afterwards! It's so short! I've never heard it before.

And afterwards! It's so short! I've never heard it before.

And afterwards! It's so short! I've never heard it before.

And afterwards! It's so short! I've never heard it before.

“And when I start to forget you, you'll remember me.”

“And when I start to forget you, you'll remember me.”

“And when I start to forget you, you'll remember me.”

“And when I start to forget you, you'll remember me.”

“And when I start to forget you, you'll remember me.”

Entertaining. Well, thank you!

Entertaining. Well, thank you!

Entertaining. Well, thank you!

Entertaining. Well, thank you!

No. You're a slab of stone.

No. You're a slab of stone.

No. You're a slab of stone.

No. You're a slab of stone.

Not a set of responsive strings.

Not a set of responsive strings.

Not a set of responsive strings.

Not a set of responsive strings.

Not a set of responsive strings.

Ah, without this quarrel,

Ah, without this quarrel,

Ah, without this quarrel,

there would have been stories, laughter,

there would have been stories, laughter,

kisses and delight. Ah, my fellow princes!

kisses and delight. Ah, my fellow princes!

kisses and delight. Ah, my fellow princes!

kisses and delight. Ah, my fellow princes!

I would have whipped them well.

I would have whipped them well.

Both were in love. One after the other, they promised me

Both were in love. One after the other, they promised me

Both were in love. One after the other, they promised me

their hand, their heart and their father's crown.

their hand, their heart and their father's crown.

their hand, their heart and their father's crown.

their hand, their heart and their father's crown.

Well, they've won it all! They didn't have much gumption.

Well, they've won it all! They didn't have much gumption.

Well, they've won it all! They didn't have much gumption.

Together, they were about to take me home.

Together, they were about to take me home.

Together, they were about to take me home.

You don't live very far away, then?

You don't live very far away, then?

My country

My country

My country

My country

is in the East,

is in the East,

is in the East,

is in the East,

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

where it's seen as a colorful mirage.

It's an island suspended

It's an island suspended

It's an island suspended

It's an island suspended

between sea and sky,

between sea and sky,

between sea and sky,

between sea and sky,

between sea and sky,

whose contours change every hour.

whose contours change every hour.

whose contours change every hour.

whose contours change every hour.

whose contours change every hour.

whose contours change every hour.

I live in a house of crystal

I live in a house of crystal

I live in a house of crystal

I live in a house of crystal

poised on a cloud.

poised on a cloud.

poised on a cloud.

poised on a cloud.

Through its windows,

Through its windows,

Through its windows,

Through its windows,

I can see

I can see

I can see

heaven's shining vault

heaven's shining vault

heaven's shining vault

and the sweeping seas.

and the sweeping seas.

and the sweeping seas.

and the sweeping seas.

Or I dwell among the cypresses,

Or I dwell among the cypresses,

Or I dwell among the cypresses,

Or I dwell among the cypresses,

Or I dwell among the cypresses,

in a white-walled temple,

in a white-walled temple,

in a white-walled temple,

in a white-walled temple,

where I sit on a throne

where I sit on a throne

where I sit on a throne

where I sit on a throne

with coils of incense

with coils of incense

with coils of incense

with coils of incense

rising before me.

rising before me.

rising before me.

There is no one around,

There is no one around,

There is no one around,

There is no one around,

but everything obeys

but everything obeys

but everything obeys

but everything obeys

but everything obeys

my whims and desires.

my whims and desires.

my whims and desires.

my whims and desires.

my whims and desires.

With barely a thought,

With barely a thought,

With barely a thought,

a boat arrives

a boat arrives

a boat arrives

a boat arrives

and the island fills with laughter.

and the island fills with laughter.

and the island fills with laughter.

and the island fills with laughter.

and the island fills with laughter.

and the island fills with laughter.

I'm amused and I sing

I'm amused and I sing

I'm amused and I sing

I'm amused and I sing

with the youths...

with the youths...

with the youths...

with the youths...

But it's only a shadow, an imaginary game.

But it's only a shadow, an imaginary game.

But it's only a shadow, an imaginary game.

I turn around and everything vanishes.

I turn around and everything vanishes.

I turn around and everything vanishes.

I'm left yearning, alone on this island of dreams,

I'm left yearning, alone on this island of dreams,

I'm left yearning, alone on this island of dreams,

my eyes cloud with tears and,

my eyes cloud with tears and,

my eyes cloud with tears and,

to dry my tears as quickly as possible,

to dry my tears as quickly as possible,

to dry my tears as quickly as possible,

to dry my tears as quickly as possible,

I scatter on the floor of my apartments

I scatter on the floor of my apartments

I scatter on the floor of my apartments

I scatter on the floor of my apartments

the perfumed petals

the perfumed petals

the perfumed petals

of royal roses.

of royal roses.

of royal roses.

of royal roses.

Ah, but why reminisce and thus aggravate the wound!

Ah, but why reminisce and thus aggravate the wound!

Ah, but why reminisce and thus aggravate the wound!

Ah, but why reminisce and thus aggravate the wound!

Ah, but why reminisce and thus aggravate the wound!

My sorrow is boundless, like the wide expanse of the blue sea.

My sorrow is boundless, like the wide expanse of the blue sea.

My sorrow is boundless, like the wide expanse of the blue sea.

My sorrow is boundless, like the wide expanse of the blue sea.

My sorrow is boundless, like the wide expanse of the blue sea.

No! Take my life! Or kill the snake that's choking me!

No! Take my life! Or kill the snake that's choking me!

No! Take my life! Or kill the snake that's choking me!

No! Take my life! Or kill the snake that's choking me!

No! Take my life! Or kill the snake that's choking me!

Enough! I'm gasping for air.

Enough! I'm gasping for air.

Enough! I'm gasping for air.

I'm suffocating! It's too hard. Too painful.

I'm suffocating! It's too hard. Too painful.

I'm suffocating! It's too hard. Too painful.

Enough! What's the matter? Don't cry.

Enough! What's the matter? Don't cry.

Enough! What's the matter? Don't cry.

Enough! What's the matter? Don't cry.

We'll find a cure for your sorrows.

We'll find a cure for your sorrows.

We'll find a cure for your sorrows.

Where will I find someone bold enough to confront me, to contradict me?

Where will I find someone bold enough to confront me, to contradict me?

Where will I find someone bold enough to confront me, to contradict me?

Who will put limits on my desires, firmly and with authority?

Who will put limits on my desires, firmly and with authority?

Who will put limits on my desires, firmly and with authority?

Who will put limits on my desires, firmly and with authority?

Who will put limits on my desires, firmly and with authority?

Stop crying and rejoice,

Stop crying and rejoice,

Stop crying and rejoice,

Stop crying and rejoice,

maiden Queen Shemakha.

maiden Queen Shemakha.

maiden Queen Shemakha.

You've sought and you have found:

You've sought and you have found:

You've sought and you have found:

your life will be dazzling.

your life will be dazzling.

your life will be dazzling.

I will resist you, and contradict you in everything.

I will resist you, and contradict you in everything.

In general, with few words, I'm ready to do anything for you.

In general, with few words, I'm ready to do anything for you.

In general, with few words, I'm ready to do anything for you.

In general, with few words, I'm ready to do anything for you.

For me? Resist me?

For me? Resist me?

I'm very glad. What happiness! What joy!

I'm very glad. What happiness! What joy!

I'm very glad. What happiness! What joy!

I'm very glad. What happiness! What joy!

Let's dance to celebrate, forgetting our high rank.

Let's dance to celebrate, forgetting our high rank.

Let's dance to celebrate, forgetting our high rank.

But I haven't danced since childhood.

But I haven't danced since childhood.

So, become a child again.

So, become a child again.

Besides, I'm not so thin.

I have a heavy helmet, a scale armor...

I have a heavy helmet, a scale armor...

I have a heavy helmet, a scale armor...

Take off the helmet and let's tie a headscarf on you.

Take off the helmet and let's tie a headscarf on you.

Take off the helmet and let's tie a headscarf on you.

Take off the helmet and let's tie a headscarf on you.

What are you doing, oh my! I never agreed to play the jester.

What are you doing, oh my! I never agreed to play the jester.

What are you doing, oh my! I never agreed to play the jester.

It suits you very well! You need a fan and everyone will follow along.

It suits you very well! You need a fan and everyone will follow along.

It suits you very well! You need a fan and everyone will follow along.

It suits you very well! You need a fan and everyone will follow along.

It suits you very well! You need a fan and everyone will follow along.

But what are you thinking! Stop it!

But what are you thinking! Stop it!

But what are you thinking! Stop it!

Let me fix your beard.

Let me fix your beard.

Be quiet and come towards the middle.

Be quiet and come towards the middle.

Be quiet and come towards the middle.

At least make the army leave.

At least make the army leave.

At least make the army leave.

Your senses are dull.

Your senses are dull.

Too bad Dodon has so little savvy!

Too bad Dodon has so little savvy!

Too bad Dodon has so little savvy!

Too bad Dodon has so little savvy!

Too bad Dodon has so little savvy!

And who will cheer and stomp their feet to encourage you

And who will cheer and stomp their feet to encourage you

And who will cheer and stomp their feet to encourage you

And who will cheer and stomp their feet to encourage you

And who will cheer and stomp their feet to encourage you

if we get rid of the army?

if we get rid of the army?

if we get rid of the army?

I won't dance in public.

I won't dance in public.

Then, I'll go with Polkan.

Then, I'll go with Polkan.

Hey, Polkan! Come here, my friend.

Hey, Polkan! Come here, my friend.

Hey, Polkan! Come here, my friend.

Hey, Polkan! Come here, my friend.

Don't be angry, my darling.

Don't be angry, my darling.

I don't know how to dance but I will do my best.

I don't know how to dance but I will do my best.

I don't know how to dance but I will do my best.

I don't know how to dance but I will do my best.

I don't know how to dance but I will do my best.

Let's begin!

Let's begin!

Over here, all of you! Our Dodon is going to dance.

Over here, all of you! Our Dodon is going to dance.

Over here, all of you! Our Dodon is going to dance.

Over here, all of you! Our Dodon is going to dance.

Over here, all of you! Our Dodon is going to dance.

Lowering my veil, I slide forward,

Lowering my veil, I slide forward,

Lowering my veil, I slide forward,

languidly, simply.

languidly, simply.

languidly, simply.

Your turn, Dodon. Come forward,

Your turn, Dodon. Come forward,

Your turn, Dodon. Come forward,

Your turn, Dodon. Come forward,

Your turn, Dodon. Come forward,

like a turkey,

like a turkey,

like a turkey,

cocky, sideways,

cocky, sideways,

cocky, sideways,

and as if by mistake,

and as if by mistake,

and as if by mistake,

bump into me.

bump into me.

bump into me.

Good.

Good.

I beat my tambourine, and silently, softly,

I beat my tambourine, and silently, softly,

I beat my tambourine, and silently, softly,

I beat my tambourine, and silently, softly,

I beat my tambourine, and silently, softly,

I move away from you like a fish.

I move away from you like a fish.

I move away from you like a fish.

You, disgusting old crab, you try to catch me.

You, disgusting old crab, you try to catch me.

You, disgusting old crab, you try to catch me.

You, disgusting old crab, you try to catch me.

Not like that!

Not like that!

You look like a camel: tuck in your heels!r

You look like a camel: tuck in your heels!r

You look like a camel: tuck in your heels!r

You look like a camel: tuck in your heels!r

Now, wave your hand, turn and shake around...

Now, wave your hand, turn and shake around...

Now, wave your hand, turn and shake around...

Now, wave your hand, turn and shake around...

Stomp your feet until you can't breathe,

Stomp your feet until you can't breathe,

while I sit down here.

while I sit down here.

Wait!

Wait!

I can't take it anymore.

I can't take it anymore.

If you fancy me,

If you fancy me,

If you fancy me,

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

I bow down and offer you my kingdom.

Everything is yours, everything! I am yours, too.

Everything is yours, everything! I am yours, too.

Everything is yours, everything! I am yours, too.

Everything is yours, everything! I am yours, too.

Everything is yours, everything! I am yours, too.

But what will we do there?

But what will we do there?

But what will we do there?

“What will we do there?”

“What will we do there?”

Eat sweets, rest and listen to fairy tales.

Eat sweets, rest and listen to fairy tales.

Eat sweets, rest and listen to fairy tales.

Except for bird's milk,

Except for bird's milk,

Except for bird's milk,

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

I can offer you everything, I won't spare anything.

How many lashes will you give Polkan? I don't like him.

How many lashes will you give Polkan? I don't like him.

How many lashes will you give Polkan? I don't like him.

Do you want me to cut off his head?

Do you want me to cut off his head?

I would agree to that.

I would agree to that.

I would agree to that.

I would agree to that.

I would agree to that.

There's no reason to linger:

There's no reason to linger:

There's no reason to linger:

my things can be quickly gathered.

my things can be quickly gathered.

my things can be quickly gathered.

my things can be quickly gathered.

Let's go now!

Let's go now!

A horse! And my golden chariot to carry the queen!

A horse! And my golden chariot to carry the queen!

A horse! And my golden chariot to carry the queen!

A horse! And my golden chariot to carry the queen!

A horse! And my golden chariot to carry the queen!

I'm ready.

I'm ready.

Sing praises

Sing praises

Sing praises

Sing praises

to my bridegroom!

to my bridegroom!

to my bridegroom!

to my bridegroom!

My sisters,

My sisters,

My sisters,

My sisters,

who is limping beside our radiant queen?

who is limping beside our radiant queen?

who is limping beside our radiant queen?

who is limping beside our radiant queen?

who is limping beside our radiant queen?

He is king by rank and dress,

He is king by rank and dress,

He is king by rank and dress,

He is king by rank and dress,

but slave in body and soul.

but slave in body and soul.

but slave in body and soul.

but slave in body and soul.

Slave in body and soul.

Slave in body and soul.

Slave in body and soul.

Slave in body and soul.

Slave in body and soul.

What will we compare him to?

What will we compare him to?

To the camel for the strange curvature of his silhouette,

To the camel for the strange curvature of his silhouette,

To the camel for the strange curvature of his silhouette,

To the camel for the strange curvature of his silhouette,

or to a real monkey

or to a real monkey

or to a real monkey

or to a real monkey

for his funny faces and odd ways.

for his funny faces and odd ways.

for his funny faces and odd ways.

for his funny faces and odd ways.

His heart is deaf to noble feelings

His heart is deaf to noble feelings

His heart is deaf to noble feelings

and his mind dulled with shameful laziness.

and his mind dulled with shameful laziness.

and his mind dulled with shameful laziness.

Among the light-eyed beauties,

Among the light-eyed beauties,

Among the light-eyed beauties,

Among the light-eyed beauties,

he is like a ghost.

he is like a ghost.

he is like a ghost.

he is like a ghost.

Hey, Polkan! Sound the trumpets for victory!

Hey, Polkan! Sound the trumpets for victory!

Hey, Polkan! Sound the trumpets for victory!

I'm going home with my bride.

I'm going home with my bride.

I'm going home with my bride.

Hurrah! Hurrah!

Hurrah! Hurrah!

It's dreadful, my friends!

It's dreadful, my friends!

It's dreadful, my friends!

- What? - I don't know!

- What? - I don't know!

Don't worry!

Don't worry!

Nothing bad will happen to us.

Nothing bad will happen to us.

Look.

The cockerel isn't moving.

The cockerel isn't moving.

Look, he's lounging in the sun,

Look, he's lounging in the sun,

warming his back and keeping quiet.

warming his back and keeping quiet.

I hope he hasn't fallen asleep.

I hope he hasn't fallen asleep.

A storm cloud

A storm cloud

A storm cloud

comes from the east and brings misfortune with it.

comes from the east and brings misfortune with it.

comes from the east and brings misfortune with it.

comes from the east and brings misfortune with it.

- It's going to rain on the capital! - Yes, a thunderstorm! Maybe hail!

- It's going to rain on the capital! - Yes, a thunderstorm! Maybe hail!

- It's going to rain on the capital! - Yes, a thunderstorm! Maybe hail!

- It's going to rain on the capital! - Yes, a thunderstorm! Maybe hail!

Please, good mother! Tell us, is the army safe?

Please, good mother! Tell us, is the army safe?

Please, good mother! Tell us, is the army safe?

Should we expect peace or misfortune?

Should we expect peace or misfortune?

Should we expect peace or misfortune?

We've already seen the messengers...

We've already seen the messengers...

Yes. But it's none of your business. Get out! That's your business.

Yes. But it's none of your business. Get out! That's your business.

Yes. But it's none of your business. Get out! That's your business.

Yes. But it's none of your business. Get out! That's your business.

Yes. But it's none of your business. Get out! That's your business.

Be merciful! We're all very worried!

Be merciful! We're all very worried!

Be merciful! We're all very worried!

Well, so be it!

Well, so be it!

Here's the news.

Here's the news.

Four kings have bitten the dust: clubs, spades, diamonds and hearts,

Four kings have bitten the dust: clubs, spades, diamonds and hearts,

Four kings have bitten the dust: clubs, spades, diamonds and hearts,

Four kings have bitten the dust: clubs, spades, diamonds and hearts,

conquered by our sovereign.

conquered by our sovereign.

And the king has saved a maiden from the jaws of a dragon...

And the king has saved a maiden from the jaws of a dragon...

And the king has saved a maiden from the jaws of a dragon...

And the king has saved a maiden from the jaws of a dragon...

She will be our queen.

She will be our queen.

She will be our queen.

What joy!

What joy!

And what has happened to our good princes?

And what has happened to our good princes?

And what has happened to our good princes?

And what has happened to our good princes?

The king put them in chains and had them cruelly executed.

The king put them in chains and had them cruelly executed.

The king put them in chains and had them cruelly executed.

The king put them in chains and had them cruelly executed.

The king's hand is merciless! What did they do?

The king's hand is merciless! What did they do?

The king's hand is merciless! What did they do?

The king's hand is merciless! What did they do?

They didn't join forces at the right time.

They didn't join forces at the right time.

They didn't join forces at the right time.

And you're in the same boat.

And you're in the same boat.

And you're in the same boat.

We are yours.

Body and soul.

If we are beaten, then we deserve it.

If we are beaten, then we deserve it.

If we are beaten, then we deserve it.

They're coming. Jump like goats, do cartwheels!

They're coming. Jump like goats, do cartwheels!

They're coming. Jump like goats, do cartwheels!

Greet our king loudly, but expect no mercy!

Greet our king loudly, but expect no mercy!

Greet our king loudly, but expect no mercy!

Greet our king loudly, but expect no mercy!

Greet our king loudly, but expect no mercy!

Look, my friends, what strange people!

Look, my friends, what strange people!

Look, my friends, what strange people!

They're the wonders of the world.

They're the wonders of the world.

Look at them, like savages,

Look at them, like savages,

with thick lips and a black face.

with thick lips and a black face.

with thick lips and a black face.

- A dwarf! He's not alone. - And those with their dog face!

- A dwarf! He's not alone. - And those with their dog face!

- A dwarf! He's not alone. - And those with their dog face!

- A dwarf! He's not alone. - And those with their dog face!

- A dwarf! He's not alone. - And those with their dog face!

A giant!

A giant!

Where do they come from?

Where do they come from?

Where do they come from?

So long as we don't dream of them at night!

So long as we don't dream of them at night!

Long live our king! Hurrah! Our best wishes! Hurrah!

Long live our king! Hurrah! Our best wishes! Hurrah!

Long live our king! Hurrah! Our best wishes! Hurrah!

Long live our king! Hurrah! Our best wishes! Hurrah!

Long live our king! Hurrah! Our best wishes! Hurrah!

See your faithful servants

See your faithful servants

See your faithful servants

See your faithful servants

who bow down at your feet.

who bow down at your feet.

who bow down at your feet.

who bow down at your feet.

We are happy to serve you,

We are happy to serve you,

We are happy to serve you,

We are happy to serve you,

to amuse you with our nonsense,

to amuse you with our nonsense,

to amuse you with our nonsense,

to amuse you with our nonsense,

to fight with our fists,

to fight with our fists,

to fight with our fists,

to fight with our fists,

to bark and crawl on all fours,

to bark and crawl on all fours,

to bark and crawl on all fours,

so your hours flow happily

so your hours flow happily

so your hours flow happily

so your hours flow happily

and you sleep peacefully.

and you sleep peacefully.

and you sleep peacefully.

and you sleep peacefully.

Without you, we wouldn't know

Without you, we wouldn't know

Without you, we wouldn't know

Without you, we wouldn't know

why we exist,

why we exist,

why we exist,

why we were born

why we were born

why we were born

and start a family.

and start a family.

and start a family.

Who is that man with the white beard?

Who is that man with the white beard?

He looks like a greying swan.

He looks like a greying swan.

Ah, hello my wise friend!

Ah, hello my wise friend!

Ah, hello my wise friend!

My benefactor and father!

My benefactor and father!

What do you have to tell us on this festive day?

What do you have to tell us on this festive day?

What do you have to tell us on this festive day?

Come closer, what do you want?

Come closer, what do you want?

Come closer, what do you want?

Great sovereign, it's me.

Great sovereign, it's me.

Great sovereign, it's me.

Great sovereign, it's me.

Great sovereign, it's me.

Let's settle matters as good friends.

Let's settle matters as good friends.

Let's settle matters as good friends.

Do you remember that, as a favor, you cheerfully promised

Do you remember that, as a favor, you cheerfully promised

Do you remember that, as a favor, you cheerfully promised

Do you remember that, as a favor, you cheerfully promised

Do you remember that, as a favor, you cheerfully promised

to grant my first wish as if it were your own?

to grant my first wish as if it were your own?

to grant my first wish as if it were your own?

to grant my first wish as if it were your own?

to grant my first wish as if it were your own?

Give the young virgin to me,

Give the young virgin to me,

Give the young virgin to me,

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

What a loony old man, he throws caution to the wind.

What a loony old man, he throws caution to the wind.

What a loony old man, he throws caution to the wind.

Who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?

Has the devil got into you or are you crazy?

Has the devil got into you or are you crazy?

What has gotten into your head?

What has gotten into your head?

Indeed, I made a promise, but there are limits to everything.

Indeed, I made a promise, but there are limits to everything.

Indeed, I made a promise, but there are limits to everything.

And what do you need a virgin for?

And what do you need a virgin for?

And what do you need a virgin for?

I admit I'm not hot-blooded,

I admit I'm not hot-blooded,

I admit I'm not hot-blooded,

but despite my sorrows, I'd like

but despite my sorrows, I'd like

to finally recover my self-esteem

to finally recover my self-esteem

to finally recover my self-esteem

to finally recover my self-esteem

and try my hand at marriage.

and try my hand at marriage.

and try my hand at marriage.

and try my hand at marriage.

Enough, do you know who I am?

Enough, do you know who I am?

Ask me for the treasury, the title of boyar,

Ask me for the treasury, the title of boyar,

Ask me for the treasury, the title of boyar,

a horse from the royal stables,

a horse from the royal stables,

or even half of my kingdom.

or even half of my kingdom.

or even half of my kingdom.

I don't want any of that.

I don't want any of that.

I don't want any of that.

Give me this virgin,

Give me this virgin,

Give me this virgin,

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

the queen Shemakha.

Go to hell! Out of the question, no! Listen carefully to my answer.

Go to hell! Out of the question, no! Listen carefully to my answer.

Go to hell! Out of the question, no! Listen carefully to my answer.

Go to hell! Out of the question, no! Listen carefully to my answer.

Go to hell! Out of the question, no! Listen carefully to my answer.

You'll get nothing, villain, don't even bother.

You'll get nothing, villain, don't even bother.

You'll get nothing, villain, don't even bother.

You'll get nothing, villain, don't even bother.

You'll get nothing, villain, don't even bother.

Off with you now. Goodbye!

Off with you now. Goodbye!

Off with you now. Goodbye!

Away with the old man!

Away with the old man!

What's that supposed to mean?

What's that supposed to mean?

You want to pick an argument?

You want to pick an argument?

You want to pick an argument?

You'll see how they argue with me!

You'll see how they argue with me!

I'm not afraid of mistakes.

I'm not afraid of mistakes.

Maybe I killed him?

Maybe I killed him?

Maybe I killed him?

That's good, they shouldn't be spoiled!

That's good, they shouldn't be spoiled!

Slaves are meant to obey.

Slaves are meant to obey.

If they don't please you, then bang!

If they don't please you, then bang!

Could this be a problem on the eve of marriage?

Could this be a problem on the eve of marriage?

Could this be a problem on the eve of marriage?

Spilling blood is bad luck.

Spilling blood is bad luck.

Spilling blood is bad luck.

There'll be a brawl at the banquet. That's all.

There'll be a brawl at the banquet. That's all.

There'll be a brawl at the banquet. That's all.

And with a kiss, we'll ward off bad luck.

And with a kiss, we'll ward off bad luck.

And with a kiss, we'll ward off bad luck.

And with a kiss, we'll ward off bad luck.

And with a kiss, we'll ward off bad luck.

Vanish, wicked monster, you and your idiotic people!

Vanish, wicked monster, you and your idiotic people!

Vanish, wicked monster, you and your idiotic people!

How can the earth still endure you

How can the earth still endure you

without holding you accountable!

without holding you accountable!

Wait, gray-haired windbag, your reckoning is coming!

Wait, gray-haired windbag, your reckoning is coming!

Wait, gray-haired windbag, your reckoning is coming!

Wait, gray-haired windbag, your reckoning is coming!

You're joking, my dear.

You're joking, my dear.

You're joking, my dear.

You're joking, my dear.

No, not at all now.

No, not at all now.

No, not at all now.

With one peck,

With one peck,

With one peck,

I'll kill the old man.

I'll kill the old man.

I'll kill the old man.

Where is the queen?

Where is the queen?

Vanished, as if she had never been here.

Vanished, as if she had never been here.

Vanished, as if she had never been here.

Vanished, as if she had never been here.

Vanished, as if she had never been here.

Is the king alive?

Is the king alive?

No, he is dead.

No, he is dead.

If this isn't all a dream.

If this isn't all a dream.

If this isn't all a dream.

If this isn't all a dream.

If this isn't all a dream.

- The king is dead... - Murdered!

- The king is dead... - Murdered!

- The king is dead... - Murdered!

- The king is dead... - Murdered!

- The king is dead... - Murdered!

- Our blessed king! - Our carefree king!

- Our blessed king! - Our carefree king!

- Our blessed king! - Our carefree king!

- Our blessed king! - Our carefree king!

- Our blessed king! - Our carefree king!

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

Never-to-be-forgotten king, lord of lords.

He was wise. With arms crossed,

He was wise. With arms crossed,

He was wise. With arms crossed,

he ruled the people from his bed.

he ruled the people from his bed.

It's true, the king's anger

It's true, the king's anger

It's true, the king's anger

It's true, the king's anger

It's true, the king's anger

rumbled like thunder.

rumbled like thunder.

rumbled like thunder.

rumbled like thunder.

rumbled like thunder.

He spared no one,

He spared no one,

He spared no one,

He spared no one,

He spared no one,

all have been held in disgrace.

all have been held in disgrace.

all have been held in disgrace.

all have been held in disgrace.

all have been held in disgrace.

But when the storm passed

But when the storm passed

But when the storm passed

But when the storm passed

But when the storm passed

and the air cooled down,

and the air cooled down,

and the air cooled down,

and the air cooled down,

the king glistened like a golden dawn for all, without distinction.

the king glistened like a golden dawn for all, without distinction.

the king glistened like a golden dawn for all, without distinction.

the king glistened like a golden dawn for all, without distinction.

the king glistened like a golden dawn for all, without distinction.

What will the new dawn bring?

What will the new dawn bring?

What will the new dawn bring?

What will the new dawn bring?

What will the new dawn bring?

How will we get along without a king?

How will we get along without a king?

How will we get along without a king?

How will we get along without a king?

How will we get along without a king?

Thus ends our story.

Thus ends our story.

Thus ends our story.

The bloody outcome,

The bloody outcome,

The bloody outcome,

however painful it may be,

however painful it may be,

however painful it may be,

however painful it may be,

should not move you.

should not move you.

should not move you.

Only the queen and I

Only the queen and I

Only the queen and I

were indeed alive.

were indeed alive.

were indeed alive.

were indeed alive.

The rest was only delirium,

The rest was only delirium,

The rest was only delirium,

The rest was only delirium,

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...

a dream, pale ghosts, pure nothingness...