Балада про мальви [Balada pro mal'vi] [English translation]

Mallows fall asleep near the house

The Moon comes out to sway them

But only mother can’t fall asleep

Can’t fall asleep

She’s waiting for me

Oh, dear mother, don’t wait for me

I won’t come in our house

The mallow sprouts from my heart

And flourished by blood

Не плач же, мамо, ти ж бо не одна – Mom, don’t cry, you’re not alone

The war sows a lot of mallows

And they whispering for you in the autumn

Fall asleep, sleep, sleep

Mothers have children whom they love

But mine has only flowers

Lonely mallows behind the window

Mallows behind the window

Fall asleep long ago

When sun rises come to the doorstep

People will salute you deeply

Go though the field, lush meadow of mallows

Will touch your hands

The life is like a song that won’t ring

And I’ll live for you in mallow again

Якщо ж я ласку не встигла принести – If I have no time to bring tenderness to you

Sorry, sorry, sorry

• Artist:Sofia Rotaru