[Verse 1] When I say "živeti" meaning live Don't think of bellies round and wide Russian "životы" might deceive But Slovenian life flows different inside "Pozor" calls for your attention sharp While Russian "pozor" brings you shame One word saves you from mishap The other burns with guilt and blame [Chorus] False friends hiding in translation Same letters, different destination "Stol" won't hold your dinner plate It's just a chair where you wait "Vrsta" forms a waiting line Not a mile from olden time Learn the tricks these words will play Before they lead your mind astray [Verse 2] "Naročiti" when you order food Russian thinks it's something planned "Čerstvo" bread is fresh and good Though Russian calls it stale and bland "Ponos" swells with Slovenian pride But Russian speakers blush with fear "Zrak" flows gently by your side Not the sight that meets your ear [Chorus] False friends hiding in translation Same letters, different destination "Stol" won't hold your dinner plate It's just a chair where you wait "Vrsta" forms a waiting line Not a mile from olden time Learn the tricks these words will play Before they lead your mind astray [Bridge] Six deceptions dressed as friends Meanings twist around the bends Memorize each subtle shift Language offers this sly gift [Outro] Now you know the games words play Slovenian won't lead you wrong today
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