Rasputin
Fangoria Lyrics
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cuando en Rusia aún no se conocía a Marx,
existió un hombre especial
que vivió muy bien aunque acabó muy mal.
En la corte del zar Alejandro y su hijo Nicolás
se coló este personaje extraño y empezó a trepar.
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
era malo, era ruin
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
ambicioso de poder,
la corte rusa tubo a sus pies
Magia negra, mística y salud,
todo eso y más trajo con él a Moscú.
Con el zar habló de tú a tú
y fue consejero, ministro y gurú.
Seductor y sexy como nadie,
bailarín de casatchok,
la zarina se rindió a sus artes
y la enamoró.
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
vodka, chicas y caviar
no respetaba ni a Dios ni al zar.
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
asesino y criminal
pero un amante profesional.
(Pero según las noticias de sus orgías, asesinatos y ansias de
poder se extendían más y más, el pueblo empezó a exigir que la
justicia hiciera algo cuanto antes)
Y acabó como era de esperar:
la razón perdió, su locura pudo más.
Y la gente te empezó a cansar,
hay quién le acusó de farsante y charlatán.
Un veneno echan en su copa pero el sobrevivió.
Disparándole a quemarropa, al final murió
The lyrics of Fangoria's song "Rasputín" tell the story of Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure who lived in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th century. The song portrays him as an ambitious and manipulative man who managed to gain access to the court of the Tsar and become a trusted advisor. He used his seductive and mystical powers to gain the favor of the Tsarina and became a renowned figure in the Russian aristocracy. However, as his influence grew, Rasputin became increasingly corrupt and indulgent, engaging in orgies and showing disregard for both the Tsar and the Russian people. His downfall came when he was poisoned and shot by a group of conspirators who had grown tired of his antics.
The lyrics of the song are a commentary on the darker aspects of human nature, particularly the seductive power of charisma and the dangers of unchecked ambition. The character of Rasputin serves as a metaphor for individuals who are willing to use any means necessary to gain power and influence, even if it means destroying the lives of others. The song also highlights the fragility of power and how quickly it can be lost if one becomes too complacent or indulgent.
Line by Line Meaning
Hace muchos, muchos años ya,
Many, many years ago, before Marx was known in Russia, there was a special man who lived well but died badly.
cuando en Rusia aún no se conocía a Marx,
Before Marx's ideas became known in Russia,
existió un hombre especial
There was a unique man,
que vivió muy bien aunque acabó muy mal.
Who lived well but ended badly.
En la corte del zar Alejandro y su hijo Nicolás
In the court of Tsar Alexander and his son Nicholas,
se coló este personaje extraño y empezó a trepar.
This strange character sneaked in and began to climb.
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
Ra, Ra, Rasputin,
era malo, era ruin
He was bad, he was evil.
y envenenó a más de cien mil
And he poisoned more than a hundred thousand.
ambicioso de poder,
Ambitious for power,
la corte rusa tubo a sus pies
He had the Russian court at his feet.
Magia negra, mística y salud,
Black magic, mysticism, and health,
todo eso y más trajo con él a Moscú.
He brought all that and more with him to Moscow.
Con el zar habló de tú a tú
He spoke to the Tsar on equal terms.
y fue consejero, ministro y gurú.
And he was a counselor, minister, and guru.
Seductor y sexy como nadie,
Seductive and sexy like no one else,
bailarín de casatchok,
A dancer of the Cossack dance,
la zarina se rindió a sus artes
The Tsarina surrendered to his charms.
y la enamoró.
And he won her over.
Ra, Ra, Rasputín
Ra, Ra, Rasputin,
vodka, chicas y caviar
Vodka, girls, and caviar
no respetaba ni a Dios ni al zar.
He did not respect God or the Tsar.
asesino y criminal
Killer and criminal.
pero un amante profesional.
But a professional lover.
(But as news of his orgies, murders, and thirst for power spread, the people began to demand that the authorities take action soon)
(But as rumors of his orgies, murders, and lust for power spread, the people demanded that justice act soon.)
Y acabó como era de esperar:
And, as expected,
la razón perdió, su locura pudo más.
He lost his reason, his madness took over.
Y la gente te empezó a cansar,
And the people began to tire of him,
hay quién le acusó de farsante y charlatán.
Some accused him of being a fraud and charlatan.
Un veneno echan en su copa pero el sobrevivió.
They put poison in his cup, but he survived.
Disparándole a quemarropa, al final murió
But they shot him at close range, and he died in the end.
Writer(s): Fred Jay, George Reyam, Frank Farian
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.