In the middle of the night, on the side of the road
Thrashed to the ground, smashed face with blood and dirt spilled all around
I lay abandoned
They took away my possessions, and my wealth
Stabbed me from behind, punched me in the gut
Stole my dignity and left me to rot
I lay abandoned
Semyonichs all along the way in this wretched world
I refuse to become Aksionov
Semyonichs all along the way in this wretched world
I refuse to become Aksionov
Thrashed to the ground, smashed face with blood and dirt spilled all around
I lay abandoned
They took away my possessions, and my wealth
Stabbed me from behind, punched me in the gut
Stole my dignity and left me to rot
I lay abandoned
Semyonichs all along the way in this wretched world
I refuse to become Aksionov
Semyonichs all along the way in this wretched world
I refuse to become Aksionov
In the middle of the night, on the side of the road
I lay abandoned
When they were thirsty, I gave them water
When they needed food, I shared mine
When it was time for shelter, I opened the doors of my home
When they asked for my dignity, I refused to oblige
Semyonichs all along the way in this wretched world
I refuse to become Aksionov
I refuse to become Aksionov
In the middle of the night, on the side of the road
I lay abandoned
Betrayed today but not forever
Beaten today but not forever
Pauper today but not forever
My indomitable spirit is my wealth
You can take my body and break it into a thousand pieces
You shall not touch my soul
Beaten but not cowed down
Semyonich! Oh Semyonich!
Today is yours. Take it.
But I refuse to become Aksionov
Abandoned. Yes. Defeated? Never!