Abney Park began around 1997, but their popularity exploded with the onset of internet music, with much success through MP3.com in the early 2000’s. The band was a regular chart topper, often holding the number 1 – 5 positions in Goth and Darkwave, and Industrial Dance music charts. In 2005 the band morphed from a more Darkwave/Industrial inspired act to a Steampunk inspired act.
Abney Park's music has been featured on a number of movie soundtracks, including "Insomnis Amour", "Goth", and "Lord of the Vampires". The band's music has also been featured in many compilation CD’s, including Cleopatra Records “The Unquiet Grave” vol. III, "Annihilation and Seduction", "Eighteen" and many more.
Abney Park has performed all over the North America, appearing in Portland, Chicago, Las Vegas, Reno, Hollywood, and countless shows in their home base of Seattle. Their fans form a near-cult following, and have been known to travel from as far as New Zealand and Mexico City just to see them perform.
Katyusha
Abney Park Lyrics
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Apple trees and pear trees were aflower,
River mist was rising all around.
Young Katyusha went strolling by the hour
On the steep banks,
O'er the rocky ground.
To my dear one travel with the sun.
To the one with whom Katusha knew love,
Bring my greetings to him, to him one by one.)
By the riverbank she sang a love song
Of her hero in a distant land.
Of the one she'd dearly loved for so long,
Holding tight his letters in her hand.
(Let him know that I am true and faithful,
Let him hear that love song that I send. )
Tell him as he defends our home that,
True Katyusha our love will defend.
The lyrics to Katyusha by Abney Park tell the story of a young woman named Katyusha who wanders through a misty landscape full of apple trees and pear trees in full bloom. She is strolling along the steep banks of a river, holding tight the letters from her distant love. In her heart, she sings a haunting love song about her hero who is fighting a war far away. The song tells of her deep love and devotion for her beloved one and her promise to defend their love while he defends their home. She sends her song and greetings to him, hoping they will reach him wherever he is.
The lyrics of Katyusha are full of emotion and love. It speaks to the pain of separation, the longing for a lover far away, and the longing for a safe return. The song has a universal appeal that transcends geography and cultures. It tells of the sorrow of war, the strength of love, and the beauty of nature. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and Abney Park's rendition of the song amplifies the emotional impact, making it a timeless classic that speaks to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Apple trees and pear trees were aflower,
The scenery was beautiful with blooming apple and pear trees as Katyusha walked around.
River mist was rising all around.
There was mist coming up from the river that surrounded Katyusha.
Young Katyusha went strolling by the hour,
Katyusha was walking around for a long time.
On the steep banks, O’er the rocky ground.
Katyusha was walking on the steep river bank and rocky ground.
(Oh, my song, my song of a maiden's true love, To my dear one travel with the sun.
This is a song about a maiden's true love, and she wants this song to reach her loved one wherever he is, even as the sun travels.
To the one with whom Katusha knew love, Bring my greetings to him, to him one by one.)
She wants her greetings to reach her beloved with whom she shared love in the past.
By the riverbank she sang a love song
Katyusha sang a love song by the riverbank.
Of her hero in a distant land.
She sings of her beloved, who is in a distant land.
Of the one she’d dearly loved for so long, Holding tight his letters in her hand.
She was holding onto the letters of her beloved whom she loved deeply for a long time.
(Let him know that I am true and faithful, Let him hear that love song that I send.)
She wants her beloved to know that she is loyal and sends her love through this song.
Tell him as he defends our home that, True Katyusha our love will defend.
She wants her beloved to know that she will keep their love alive and intact while he defends their home.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Windwalker93
[Verse 1]
Apple trees and pear trees were aflower
River mist was rising all around
Young Katyusha went strolling by the hour
On the steep banks
O'er the rocky ground
[Verse 2]
Oh, my song, my song of a maiden's true love
To my dear one travel with the sun
To the one with whom Katusha knew love
Bring my greetings to him, to him one by one
[Verse 3]
By the riverbank she sang a love song
Of her hero in a distant land
Of the one she'd dearly loved for so long
Holding tight his letters in her hand
[Verse 4]
Let him know that I am true and faithful
Let him hear that love song that I send
Tell him as he defends our home that
True Katyusha our love will defend
@Tytoalba777
Katyusha just keeps coming back to me...
@lucashallo4760
same
@emrickazor2610
I'm on my 14th replay in one sitting.
@MisterManTheBestMan
Come once more, once more I say.
@annabelleprinz2770
As Russian, I adore this translation. Really. TOO COOL TO BE TRUE
@MisterManTheBestMan
NiShiro's comment was not made in English Russian, commencing translation: As Ruski, I find translation to be good. Is too good to be real.
@denki7986
I’m 45%Russian
@francismarionswampfox3468
@@denki7986 good for you. Be proud of your ancestors. They went through hell to get us all here.
@viceversa1101
Вы, ребята, охренительны.
You guys are bloody awesome.
I literally just made a youtube account just to tell you that.
@lucashallo4760
lol nice