Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Drudkh Lyrics


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Cossack heads have fallen near the river...
The glory about them will not die, will not be forgotten...




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drudkh's song 'Ukrainian Insurgent Army' speak to the legacy of the Ukrainian Cossacks and their sacrifices in defending their lands and people. The words mourn the loss of these fighters, whose decapitated heads have fallen near the river. However, the song also suggests that their legacy and memory will live on, as their deeds and bravery will not be forgotten.


The Cossacks were a group of warriors who originated in present-day Ukraine and played a significant role in the region's history. They were skilled horsemen and fighters and were known for their loyalty to their community and leaders. During the tumultuous times of wars and invasions in Ukraine, the Cossacks often took up arms to defend their people's interests. Drudkh's song pays homage to their sacrifices and heroism and speaks to the pride that Ukrainians feel in their history and culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Cossack heads have fallen near the river...
Although Cossack lives were lost in battle near the river, their legacy and bravery will live on forever in the memories of their countrymen.


The glory about them will not die, will not be forgotten...
The heroism and valor of the fallen Cossacks will persist for generations to come, ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten.




Writer(s): Roman Sayenko

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Comments from YouTube:

K V

It is amazing how much you can tell with just instruments. Just the guitar tells thousands of life stories, years of Ukrainian history, many faiths we will never know about.

Elon Bust

This song toggles between unspeakable grief and burning hatred.

Yuri Ivashchenko

I found out about Drudkh about the time the Russians siezed Crimea a d the war started in Donetsk and Lukhansk. Was reading about the Ukrainian Insurgent Army at the time and stumbled on this. I come back to it every so often, face it the song is awesome. Then one day I saw your comment and thought, "Damn, if one could sum up the history of a nation in a single sentence this is it." I think what you said carries far more weight now with the events of the past month.

Yoshi92

one of the most remarkable tracks ever, forever.

David Abdiel Moraga chavez

ojalá que el espíritu de la naturaleza cuide a estos notables músicos en tan difíciles momentos

𝕺𝖑𝖊𝖐𝖘𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗 𝕬𝖗𝖙

Та як станем разом, браття, від Сяну до Дону, в своїм краю панувати не дамо нікому. Чорне море ще всміхнеться, Дніпро ще зрадіє, Ще у нашій Україні доленька наспіє.

Horse Radish

I'm Russian and I absolutely love this song, this album, and this amazing band. Glory to all who fight for their own land, never take shit from anyone.

alfredo hernandez

This comment is absolutely relevant, today 24/02/2022. Stand your ground Ukraine!

Simon S.

This comment aged well. Today will go down in history as a sad day. 24.02.2022. Solidarity with Ukraine!

W-James

Tell your government to leave Ukrane. They don't want to be part of Russia! Leave them alone!

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