Abandoned

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

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

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!