Rasputin
Harpyie Lyrics

The lyrics to Harpyie's song Rasputin tell the story of the infamous and controversial figure, Grigori Rasputin. The first few lines introduce Rasputin as a wonder healer, a charlatan, and a womanizer. The lines "Partisan und heiliger Mann, Mordkumpan und Opferlamm" (translated to "Partisan and holy man, accomplice in murder and sacrificial lamb") indicate his complex persona, as he was both a spiritual advisor to the royal family and also a participant in scandalous acts.

The chorus consists of the repeated question "Weißt du wer ich bin?" (Do you know who I am?) followed by the answer "Ras dva tri! Rasputin!" The phrase "Ras dva tri" is Russian for "one two three" and is used as a sort of triumphant declaration of his name.

The second verse delves deeper into Rasputin's character, describing him as a Siberian with a grandiose sense of self, a master of manipulation and the enemy of the state. The final lines express Rasputin's desire for power and his willingness to give everything he has to obtain it.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of Rasputin as a controversial and enigmatic figure, with both supporters and detractors. The song captures the sense of intrigue and mystique that still surrounds his name, even over a century after his death.