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September 25th, 2024

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"The Roman Empire During the Time of Its Decline", by Bulat Okudjava

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A 1987 concert in Germany.

Lyrics and translation:

Римская империя времени упадка
сохраняла видимость твердого порядка:
Цезарь был на месте, соратники рядом,
жизнь была прекрасна, судя по докладам.
А критики скажут, что слово "соратник" - не римская деталь,
что эта ошибка всю песенку смысла лишает...
Может быть, может быть, может и не римская - не жаль,
мне это совсем не мешает, а даже меня возвышает.

The Roman Empire during the time of its decline
Preserved the appearance of firm order:
The caesar was in his place, his comrades near him,
And life was wonderful, according to reports.
But the critics will say that the word "comrades" is not a Roman detail,
That this mistake deprives this entire little song of its meaning...
Maybe, maybe, maybe it's not Roman--I'm not sorry about it,
It doesn't interfere with what I have in mind; on the contrary, it elevates me.Read more... )
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