As Rurik fought in Novgorod,
Askod and Dyr they went on.
To build a town on dnepr's banks,
to rise mighty and strong.
Look out friends, there she lies,
in the days fading light.
The mighty city of the rus,
in all her beauty and pride.
Rising mighty and tall,
the castle guarding your walls.
On dnepr's shores you stand,
the river's rule you defend.
Kiew! Kiew!
Never to fall!
Kiew! Kiew!
There's taverns plenty mugs of beer,
ladies give inviting smiles.
Just what we need,
after weeks on the sea,
and we enjoy it all for a while.
Many stories we hear,
about the rapids ahead.
treacherous and mean, like Loki's child.
Taking the lives of many man,
as Ymir angry and wild.
Rising mighty and tall,
the castle guarding your walls.
On dnepr's shores you stand,
the river's rule you defend.
Kiew! Kiew!
Never to fall!
Kiew! Kiew!
