Under a Willow — Russian folk song

Russian folk song - Under a Willow / Black Raven by Pelageya, Elmira Kalimyllina, Anry Gogniasvili, Maria Goya.

Underneath a green willow
Lied a wounded Cossack.

Over flew a pitch black raven
Started croaking in the bush.

The black raven circled over
Scenting very easy pray.

Do not croak, oh you, black raven,
In the bush above my head.

Oy, oh you, black raven
I, Cossack, am not yet dead.

Better fly, oh you, black raven
Home to my mom and dad.

Give my bloody scarf, black raven
To my dearest young wife.

Tell her, tell oh you, black raven ,
That I married someone else.

That new bride for me I found
In the field on river bank.

Very quiet was our wedding,
Underneath a willow bush.

The matchmaker was a saber,
Best man was a bayonet.

Married quickly by a bullet,
Married by the mother earth .

[snowyrain]

You don't need to understand Russian to understand this is about a tragedy.
The music tells you that.

[dmohlde]

Folk treasure. The first time I heard this, I cried. I don't speak Russian, but it moved me. What normal, average hillfolk were able to create in the late 1600's. No television or smartphones to distract them.

[annieberardino]

The harmony makes my chest tighten like I’m feeling an emotion from another lifetime

[slide]

2024 one of the greatest songs ever. Still listening from Mexico! 🇲🇽

[annamarrini]

This song touches the strings of my soul. it's powerful, emotional, magical. it's an ancient prayer! perfect voices. I love russian culture!
Saluti dall'Italia

[YT-frlf]

This is seriously underrated and beautiful.

[MirceaMoldovan-yy]

i dont understand any words but mother Russia is in my soul. i love you mother Russia

[JOHN----DOE]

Basically, a death song. Absolute chills.

[hannibalbarkas]

I have no clue what they are singing about but this is one of the most beautiful songs Ive ever heard.

[rikstone]

Beautiful song, sung beautifully by beautiful people.

[irq]

A song for millions whose names we will never hear. I cry and rejoice to witness such a thing.

I rejoice because I am not yet among the millions. I cry because I soon will be.

[katherinerobertson]

Chills...just chilling and so beautiful. Love and respect from scotland.

[victoriastark]

Russians with emotion and depth. Beautiful!

[marcinlesniak]

Fantastyczne. Przekaz emocjonalny w tym mrocznym utworze jest wspaniały.

[andrerobertdrouin]

Very emotional with voices to do justice to that incredible melody

[marcovalerio]

Many time I used this magnificent song as background to review Russians impressionist painters . And wow wow wow

[lesedileeu]

First heard it from "undeclared war". Been hooked since.♥️

[Bollthorn]

I feel small and humbled after listening to this.

[اجيانهرا]

Can't stop looping it! This is the real thing!

[hannahr]

Russia you have some beautiful ppl with beautiful vocies