The song is a somber anti-war ballad that highlights Udo's connection to his Eastern European fanbase. Key features include:
Udo Dirkschneider performs the lyrics in Russian, often backed by a choir to add a grand, mournful atmosphere.
Loss, the grief of mothers, the cold reality of "zinc coffins," and the ultimate tragedy of soldiers dying for "some land" under command.
Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight the emotional weight of this anti-war ballad:
The original English version of the song was released in on the album Mission No. X . The Russian version appeared as a bonus track on later releases, most notably the "Digibook Russia Edition" of the album Mastercutor in 2007 . It was also included on the Infected EP and the best-of compilation Metallized: 20 Years of Metal . Musical Collaboration and Style
The lyrics are a direct anti-war message, focusing on the human cost of conflict regardless of nationality.
The song is a somber anti-war ballad that highlights Udo's connection to his Eastern European fanbase. Key features include:
Udo Dirkschneider performs the lyrics in Russian, often backed by a choir to add a grand, mournful atmosphere.
Loss, the grief of mothers, the cold reality of "zinc coffins," and the ultimate tragedy of soldiers dying for "some land" under command.
Watch live performances and fan-made tributes that highlight the emotional weight of this anti-war ballad:
The original English version of the song was released in on the album Mission No. X . The Russian version appeared as a bonus track on later releases, most notably the "Digibook Russia Edition" of the album Mastercutor in 2007 . It was also included on the Infected EP and the best-of compilation Metallized: 20 Years of Metal . Musical Collaboration and Style
The lyrics are a direct anti-war message, focusing on the human cost of conflict regardless of nationality.