Hej Sokoly by Anna Merchuk - English Version

Hej, Sokoły (Hey, falcons, Polish: Hej, Sokoły, Ukrainian: Гей, соколи), proper title Żal za Ukrainą (Longing for Ukraine) or Na zielonej Ukrainie (In green Ukraine) is a Polish folk song. The song's authorship is not completely certain, some historians attribute the writing of the song to the Ukrainian-Polish poet-songwriter Tomasz Padura (1801-1871) (however, according to the latest Ukrainian research, there are no lyrics of the song in any of Padura's song collections), and others believe it was written by the Polish classical composer Maciej Kamieński (1734-1825).
The tune was popular among Polish soldiers during the Polish-Soviet War, and was also sung by the Polish Home Army guerrillas during World War II. Polish folk singer Maryla Rodowicz also performed a popular cover of the song.
According to Olga Kharchyshyn, "Hej Sokoły" is based on the motif of a Polish folk song from the 19th century, but with a new chorus and beginning. The song first appeared in the current form in the second half of the 20th century. Its Ukrainian versions are translations from Polish. The song is popular in Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia, and to a lesser extent in Belarus and the eastern Czech Republic.
The lyrics exist in several versions about a Ukrainian girl to whom her betrothed, a cossack or an uhlan, says goodbye for the last time. It is sometimes presented as being either, or both, a Polish folk song or Ukrainian folk song. The lyrics vary only slightly between the two languages.
English Lyrics:
Hey somewhere near the black waters,
A young Cossack took his horse.
A young woman cries her eyes
Cossack leaves Ukraine at once.
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Sorry, sorry, for my darling,
For the native mother country.
Sorry, sorry, heart is crying,
I will not see her again.
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Crying, crying, crying my love
Precious, dear, little swallow.
I'm in a foreign land,
Heart is beating with no end.
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing!
Pour us honey, more and more
If I die, then take me home
To the distant great Ukraine,
Just beside my loved one
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing
Hey, hey, hey, you falcons,
Avoid mountains, forests and big canyons Bell, bell, bell is ringing
Steppe lark, continue singing
Credits:
Music - Andrew Van Garratt
Vocals - by Anna Merchuk (Ukraine Refugee based in the UK)
Produced and Mixed - by “Whispering “ Angus Wallace at Far Heath Studios, UK
Translation - by Anna Merchuk and Viktoriya Shtanko
Editing - by JPP and Paul Kuznecovs
Production Sponsorship - by Friendship Zone for Ukraine Appeal
Let's Pray for People of Ukraine! Stop the War!

[@militaryhistory8771]

I listen to this folk song alot to contect with my Ukrainian and Polish ancestors that I unfortunately never got to meet in person. It is good that there is a English version and I'm hoping this version makes it onto soundcloud. 🇺🇲🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@domicelabury4560]

To piosenka akurat napisał Polak o mieszkających tam Polakach

[@militaryhistory8771]

@@domicelabury4560 Dziękuję za opowiedzenie mi historii tej piosenki. Ludzie pytają mnie, dlaczego lubię kulturę przodków mojej matki, a ja odpowiadam, że tradycyjne pieśni i tradycyjne stroje. Także z tradycjami kulturowymi.

[@robertwisniewski2029]

@@domicelabury4560 serio? nikt tak naprawdę tego nie wie. I dobrze, bo niektóre rzeczy powinna zasłaniać lekka mgiełka tajemnicy. Najważniejsze że ta pieśń obecnie łączy obydwa narody, mimo naszej nieraz naprawdę trudnej przeszłości

[@PLkamil1982]

@@domicelabury4560 tak, napisal piosenke o Polaku nazwiskiem Kozak.

[@taras3702]

I do too, my father is from Rivne Ukraine.

[@taras3702]

It seems regardless of what language this song is sung in, the feelings and meaning behind it remains the same. Thank you for you lovely singing, it made my day and I feel happiness when I listen to it.

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@taras3702]

@@petermotal5905 Thank the Bolsheviks, who Jesus denounced for what they are. They will face a whirlwind, one that is hotter than the surface of the Sun and emits enough radiation to kill everyone many times over.

[@wscottwatson]

I've known the music for a while. Now I know what the words mean. Thankyou!

[@lucylucy4764]

Thank you so much 💐💞💖👏👏👏

[@kenprouse5840]

A Canadian here, glory forever to Ukraine her Cossacks and all Ukrainians Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@elizabethsmith3416]

Oh I loved this ❤️ Thank you so much. Slava Ukraine 🌻🌻🌻💙💙💙🐞🐞🐞

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@ariakazan3807]

Its a strong work!

[@patriciaschuster1371]

Oh, I live this, knowing the words. Ukraine forever.

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@annamatejcikova2608]

Prvý raz počujem túto pieseň v podaní ženy. Nádhera!

[@Damianek90PL]

Było jak było. Wygramy!!! sweet voice

[@mickeberg1234]

👏👏God bless Ukraine and its heroes. 🙏🇺🇦🇸🇪🇺🇦

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@mickeberg1234]

@@petermotal5905 i guess you never been to Ukraine. So much bs. Ukraine has been fighting for freedom just like the baltic states for a very long time. ruZZia is not a friendly neighbor. ruZZia is a terrorist state

[@pupochkinvasya861]

Да, как сказал Юлиус Фучик в "Репортаже с петлей на шее" МЫ ВСЕ ПОГИБЛИ БЫ, ЕСЛИ БЫ НЕ ПОГИБАЛИ. Не надо бояться друзей. Максимум они смогут тебя предать. Не надо бояться врагов. Максимум они смогут тебя убить Бойтесь РАВНОДУШНЫХ!!! Ибо только с их молчаливого согласия совершаются все предательства и убийства

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GREETINGS FROM UK--WITH MY LOVE AND RESPECT-LONG LIVE UKRAINA

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@BritishColonist]

i like the singing / vocals and instrument track (dont know correct terminology). tho i prefer the lyrics on alderan tyrans english cover of hej sokoly.

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аяяй как по английски !!!!

[@user-ql8ei1ew7h]

Brava

[@ildart8738]

Pretty accurate translation, except that Cossacks were never a separate nation. They were a separate class of people during the Russian Empire, and almost all of them were exterminated during the Soviet regime.

[@PETROORTEP]

🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦

[@serbianmusicchannel8808]

Polish folk

[@popandable]

Polish born author but he loved Ukrainian culture

[@sashassk3014]

Тепер англійською! Круть!

[@thewalrus2787]

luv 2 all ukrainian and polske patriots. i speak russian, but i won't here. blessings 2 all ukrainian and polish komrads, and hey hey 2 2 others. shalom 2 all

[@user-rb7xs6nr5s]

!!!!!

[@petermotal5905]

hmmm , nobody can save ,,Ukraine'' its turn face from God , traditions , history and ancestors they leaders sold everything for $ and bunch ,,sheeps ''follow them taking homeland to the dark side how they said by jews Zielinski . Sorry ,, but who seed a wind will harvest storm''

[@user-kq6bb7qc9q]

Українi народнiй Hеj Сокоly Перевод на Саха (ҺАҔ) Перевёл Чаҕаан. 𐰱𐰍𐰤 Хара уулаах хаардаах сиртэн Эдэр эрэт атын миинээт Сөбүлүүрүн кыыска этээт Ыраах ыырдаах суолга турда Чэй чэй чэй эрэтчээн Ыраах суолгар ыыргар көтүт Ыллыы туойа күөрэйэхтээ Уһук дойдум хоодуот уола Дойду ахсын кыыс элбэҕин Сахам кыыһа миэхэ ордук Имэҥ уотун бэлэхтэхпит Доҕоччукпун саныам ахтыам Чэй чэй чэй эрэтчээн Ыраах суолгар ыыргар көтүт Ыллыы туойа күөрэйэхтээ Уһук дойдум хоодуот уола Саныы ахта күүтэ хаалта Сахам кыыһа сайыһаахтыы Атын сиргэ мин сылдьабын Умсулҕаммын наар ахтабын Чэй чэй чэй эрэтчээн Ыраах суолгар ыыргар көтүт Ыллыы туойа күөрэйэхтээ Уһук дойдум ходуот уола Кыыһым сүттэн хомоттоҕун Күөх хонууга көччүйүөхпүн Харах ытыыр сүрэх ыалдьар Аны сатаан көрсүспэттэн Чэй чэй чэй эрэтчээн Ыраах суолгар ыыргар көтүт Ыллыы туойа күөрэйэхтээ Уһук дойдум ходуот уола Уохтаах уоттаах утах бэрсиҥ Өллөхпүнэ харайсаарыҥ Дойдум куула халдьыатыгар Имэҥнээҕим аттытыгар Чэй чэй чэй эрэттэр Ыраах суолга ыырга туруох Түөрэх түспүт сирбититтэн Кынаттанан үөһээ дайыах Чэй чэй чэй эрэттэр Ыраах суолга ыырга туруох Түөрэх түспүт сирбититтэн Кынаттанан үөһээ дайыах Чэй чэй чэй эрэттэр Ыраах суолга ыырга туруох Түөрэх түспүт сирбититтэн Кынаттанан үөһээ дайыах Чаҕаан. 𐰱𐰍𐰤 Hej, tam gdzieś z nad czarnej wody Wsiada na koń kozak młody. Czule żegna się z dziewczyną, Jeszcze czulej z Ukrainą. Припев: Hej, hej, hej sokoły Omijajcie góry, lasy, doły. Dzwoń, dzwoń, dzwoń dzwoneczku, Mój stepowy skowroneczku. Wiele dziewcząt jest na świecie, Lecz najwięcej w Ukrainie. Tam me serce pozostało, Przy kochanej mej dziewczynie. (Припев) Ona biedna tam została, Przepióreczka moja mała, A ja tutaj w obcej stronie Dniem i nocą tęsknię do niej. (Припев) Żal, żal za dziewczyną, Za zieloną Ukrainą, Żal, żal serce płacze, Już jej więcej nie zobaczę. (Припев) Wina, wina, wina dajcie, A jak umrę pochowajcie Na zielonej Ukrainie Przy kochanej mej dziewczynie. (Припев)

[@user-ko6dy2kb5r]

Ложь

[@tianwong7168]

Russia 🇷🇺 has basically won already.

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and will always do 💪 Слава России и Слава Путину и Слава Ахмед сила 💪🇷🇺

[@tianwong7168]

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[@MrOdrzut]

Cope harder vatnik :)

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You guys are actually schizophrenic 😂😂

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Великая родная РУСЬ!!!!! Россия!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Animo ucranianos, hacia la victoria siempre, para atrás ni para coger impulso y al enemigo "ni agua". Elcielo y el universo conspiran en vuestro favor: Ucrania vencerá!