Current line-up:
Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko - vocals, keyboards
Roman Guriev - guitars
Alexander "Zmey" Tsvetkov - bass
Sergey Belyavsky - drums
Mother Russia
Archontes Lyrics
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What shadows lie ahead
Ringing bells
Why am I in tears
Breath of the past
Summon heroes of the tales
That guarded us from dark and fears
Deep inside
But the world around
Turns our hearts to stone
Words of lies
Are bringing us to madness
How long can it go on
People's souls are asleep
Time to survive
There's no time to weep
For what's left behind
We have to be strong
Shake of dirt and lies
Or how could you look
Into your own children's eyes
Mother Russia
I see you bleeding but sleeping - why?
Mother Russia
Has your greatness left behind?
Mother Russia
Your children have confused and lost control
Mother Russia
You have been abused and sold
Mother Russia
Hold on!
Through the dark
Against the changing winds
Despite the fate
Remember who we are
Ringing bells
Bring some hope to me
And I keep the faith in my heart
The song begins by acknowledging a forgotten call and questions the shadows that lay ahead. The ringing bells evoke tears, and the breath of the past soulfully summons the heroes of the tales that once protected them from dark and fears. Despite the difficult times, there’s a belief that dwells deep within that wonders still exist. However, the world around them turns their hearts to stone due to the words of lies that are bringing them to madness.
The verse that follows reflects the need for people’s souls to awaken, and there’s no time to weep over what’s been left behind. They must be courageous and strong, shake off all the dirt and lies that surround them, for how can they look into their children's eyes if they don't. The chorus then addresses "Mother Russia," whom they see bleeding and sleeping, perhaps an allusion to the country's current state of ambiguity. The greatness of the past has been lost, and the children are confused and out of control; so, they urge her to cling on.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgotten call
A call to remember our past and history
What shadows lie ahead
What challenges or difficulties are yet to come
Ringing bells
A symbol of hope and possibility
Why am I in tears
The emotions and sorrow that come with remembering the past
Breath of the past
The feeling of nostalgia and longing for the past
Summon heroes of the tales
Remembering the people who have fought for our country in the past
That guarded us from dark and fears
The protection provided by these heroes from the enemies and dangers of the past
Deep inside
In our hearts and souls
We still believe in wonder
We still believe in the power of hope and possibility
But the world around
Despite this belief, there are many challenges and hardships in the world
Turns our hearts to stone
These challenges can make us lose hope or become hardened to emotion
Words of lies
The propaganda and misinformation spread by those in power
Are bringing us to madness
This propaganda can make people confused or irrational
How long can it go on
A plea for change and action to be taken to address these issues
People's souls are asleep
Many people have become disconnected from their emotions and their history
Time to survive
The necessity for people to work together and overcome the challenges they face
There's no time to weep
Sorrow and emotion can slow down progress or lead to hopelessness
For what's left behind
Despite these challenges, there is still a future that needs to be fought for
We have to be strong
The necessity for people to be united and determined in the face of adversity
Shake of dirt and lies
The need to reject propaganda and misinformation in order to see the truth
Or how could you look
If people do not reject these lies, they will not be able to face their children with pride
Into your own children's eyes
The importance of being able to look at our children with hope and pride for their future
Mother Russia
A symbol for the nation and its history
I see you bleeding but sleeping - why?
A recognition of the challenges and sacrifices made by the country, and a question about why it is not more active in addressing its issues
Has your greatness left behind?
A question about the current state of the country, compared to its glory days of the past
Your children have confused and lost control
The people have become disconnected from their history and each other, leading to a loss of direction and leadership
You have been abused and sold
The country has been taken advantage of by external forces and those in power
Hold on!
A message of hope and resilience, that the country and its people will be able to overcome their challenges and once again find success
Through the dark
Despite the struggles and challenges
Against the changing winds
Despite the constantly shifting political and social environment
Despite the fate
Regardless of the circumstances or the odds against us
Remember who we are
A call to remember our history and cultural identity
Bring some hope to me
A plea for hope and inspiration to keep going
And I keep the faith in my heart
Despite the challenges and hardships, there is still hope and belief in a brighter future
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Tantos años buscando ese tema en estudio.
ERICK PAOLI CRUZ LOPEZ
Por fin!
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MOTHER.. MOTHER.. MOTHER RUSSIA ! 😃
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Long life yo mother russia
Oscar Cartes
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