[Verse 1]
Marko wakes and starts his day
Umiva se, that's the way
Se for washing, that's the clue
Like Russian себя, it's what you do
Mirror shows his sleepy face
Reflexive verbs in their right place
[Chorus]
Se and si, they bounce right back
Like echoes on a mountain track
Se is себя in accusative form
Si is себе when dative's the norm
Three verbs dancing, watch them flow
Umivati, želeti, bati - now you know
[Verse 2]
Ana dreams of chocolate cake
Želi si, for her own sake
Si comes dancing, dative friend
Like себе, the gift you send
To yourself in gentle ways
Wishing through your hopeful days
[Chorus]
Se and si, they bounce right back
Like echoes on a mountain track
Se is себя in accusative form
Si is себе when dative's the norm
Three verbs dancing, watch them flow
Umivati, želeti, bati - now you know
[Bridge]
Thunder crashes, lightning strikes
Petra boji se tonight
Fear comes knocking at her door
Bati se, like бояться of yore
Some verbs always bring their friend
Reflexive pronouns till the end
[Verse 3]
Three companions, tried and true
Each one tells you what to do
Washing, wishing, feeling scared
Pronouns showing how they're paired
Se and si will guide your tongue
Like Russian songs you've always sung
[Final Chorus]
Se and si, they bounce right back
Like echoes on a mountain track
Se is себя in accusative form
Si is себе when dative's the norm
Umivati se, wash your face
Želeti si, wish with grace
Bati se when fear takes hold
Reflexive stories being told