Your Excellency, Lady Luck

English translation of the song by Bulat Okudzhava
“Ваше благородие, госпожа Удача”

Your Excellency, Lady Separation,
Bitter frost our parting does instill.
A letter clutched in hands so tender,
Wait - let fate its course fulfill.

In death, my luck has turned its back,
Yet in love, I stand unshaken.

Oh, in death, my luck has failed me,
Yet in love, I stand unyielding.

Your Excellency, Lady Fortune,
Soft to some, to others - stark.
Lead’s embrace, a silent warning,
Wait - don’t let that shadow mark.

In death, my path was oft denied,
But love’s embrace remains unswayed.

Oh, in death, my luck has failed me,
Yet in love, I find my grace.

Your Excellency, Lady Exile,
Warm embrace, but never mine.
Silken threads, a fleeting snare,
Wait - don’t let those dreams enshrine.

In death, my fate has crossed the line,
But love’s sweet promise still remains.

Oh, in death, my luck has failed me,
Yet in love, I rise unbound.

Your Excellency, Lady Triumph,
So my song is far from done.
Devils, hush your oaths of blood,
Let my spirit rise, unchained.

In death, my journey turned to stone,
But love’s pure melody endures.

Oh, in death, my luck has failed me,
Yet in love, I find my light.

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Here's a link to the song:

https://disk.yandex.ru/d/P9TLb_v6iT_hXw

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This song in Russian - via the link:

http://stihi.ru/2025/12/26/406