Russian
Nat King Cole Lyrics


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Where the dreamy Volga flows
There's a lonely Russian rose
Gazing tenderly
Down upon her knee
Where a baby's brown eyes glisten
Listen

Ev'ry night you'll hear her croon
A Russian lullaby

Just a little plaintive tune
When baby starts to cry

Rock-a-bye my baby
Somewhere there may be





A land that's free for you and me
And a Russian lullaby

Overall Meaning

The song "Russian Lullaby" by Nat King Cole is a nostalgic piece that celebrates the enduring Russian spirit even in the face of hardship. Cole describes a young Russian mother who watches over her baby with great affection even as she yearns for a better life. The lyrics describe the setting of the story, where the Volga River flows gently, and the woman sits quietly by, looking after her child. As the baby begins to cry, the mother begins to sing a lullaby to soothe her child. The song also expresses the mother's hope that someday, she and her child will be able to live freely in a land that is unchained by oppression.


The story in "Russian Lullaby" is one of hardship, longing, and hopes for a better life. The song taps into the profound emotions that come with family and motherhood, and how love can remain strong even in the most challenging of circumstances. Cole's voice provides a calming and reassuring touch to the story, which reminds listeners of the power of hope and the enduring nature of the human spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Where the dreamy Volga flows
Describing the location where this story is set, in the region where the Volga river can be found, which is a place that is often dreamy and calm.


There's a lonely Russian rose
Introducing the main character of this narrative, a woman who is symbolized by a rose and who is alone and probably sad.


Gazing tenderly
Showing how the woman is looking earnestly and compassionately at something, possibly contemplating her life and past experiences.


Down upon her knee
Giving us a visual representation of the woman's physical posture, indicating that she is seated and possibly feeling low.


Where a baby's brown eyes glisten
Introducing another character, a baby, who has brown eyes that shine in the light.


Listen
Urging the audience to pay attention to the upcoming lyrics, as they will contain a message that is worth hearing.


Ev'ry night you'll hear her croon
Informing us that the woman sings every night, perhaps to soothe herself or the baby. The word 'croon' suggests that her singing is soft and tender.


A Russian lullaby
Telling us what the woman is singing, which is a type of song that is designed to calm and comfort a child.


Just a little plaintive tune
Asserting that the song is not complicated or extravagant, but rather a simple and melancholic melody that conveys sadness.


When baby starts to cry
Explaining why the woman is singing, which is to pacify the baby when they are upset or restless.


Rock-a-bye my baby
Beginning the lyrics of the lullaby, which have a classic and comforting sound to them.


Somewhere there may be
Speculating about the existence of a place that is peaceful and kind, which may or may not actually exist in reality.


A land that's free for you and me
Describing the imaginary place as being one where there is no oppression or hardship, and where everyone can live without fear or restrictions.


And a Russian lullaby
Concluding the song with a repetition of the lullaby lyrics, suggesting that this song serves as a reminder of a better, more harmonious existence.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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