[Verse 1]
When you meet someone new in Ljubljana town
Ti or Vi, which one to choose?
Like Russian ты and Вы, don't let me down
Here's the rule you cannot lose
With strangers, bosses, people old
Vi is the way to show respect
Your politeness worth its weight in gold
Grammar forms you must select
[Chorus]
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Second plural, that's the way
Prosim, morda, bi lahko blends
Softness in what you say
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Politeness never ends
In Slovenia, respect transcends
Follow the rules and make amends
[Verse 2]
In the office, meeting your director there
Don't say "Ti si" - that's too direct
"Gospod direktor je želel" with care
Third person shows the right respect
When asking favors, never demand
"Bi lahko pomagali" sounds so sweet
Conditional mood will help you land
Success in every social meet
[Chorus]
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Second plural, that's the way
Prosim, morda, bi lahko blends
Softness in what you say
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Politeness never ends
In Slovenia, respect transcends
Follow the rules and make amends
[Bridge]
Writing emails, start them right
"Spoštovani" dear sir, you see
"Spoštovana" for ladies bright
Professional courtesy
Sign off with "Lep pozdrav" so kind
Or "S spoštovanjem" when formal
These phrases keep respect in mind
Your etiquette abnormal
[Verse 3]
Morda, prosim, soften your request
Perhaps and please will pave the way
"Bi lahko" puts politeness to the test
Could you help me, that's what you say
Practice switching high and low
From formal speech to friendly chat
When to use each, now you know
Slovenian manners, tip your hat
[Chorus]
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Second plural, that's the way
Prosim, morda, bi lahko blends
Softness in what you say
Vi for formal, Ti for friends
Politeness never ends
In Slovenia, respect transcends
Follow the rules and make amends
[Outro]
From the office to the street
Politeness makes your speech complete
Vi and Ti, now you're elite
Slovenian courtesy so sweet