The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Trainride in Russia" by the artist "U.D.O."

The song "Trainride in Russia" by the German heavy metal band U.D.O. tells a story about an incredible, eventful tour across Russia. The lyrical hero, from whose perspective the story is told, with humor and some exaggeration, describes the meeting with Russian fans, unexpected adventures, and cultural differences.

From the very first lines of the song, "I'll tell you a story, Believe what I saw", it becomes clear that the band has faced something extraordinary. The cancellation of their train from Kazakhstan turns into an impromptu concert for fans ("The fans are ready, We played for them"). This is followed by scenes that convey the atmosphere of unbridled fun and some absurdity: a car ride with bandmates Igor and Fedya ("Naked in the car"), a rhetorical question about the Tsar, reflecting a lack of understanding of the country's mentality and history.

The image of Svetlana, who "made Lorenzo happy" by showing him "Russian manners", adds color and perhaps hints at romantic adventures during the tour. The phrase "The Russians are ready and won the vodka race" is a stereotypical view of Russians who like to drink, but presented with humor and a certain amount of respect.

The culmination is a scene involving pilots and, presumably, a boisterous feast ("We drank with the pilots, Everything was just great") that ends with Stefan falling down. The final chord of the song is a description of a grand celebration with a military parade ("Victory parades - Soldiers, tanks, Armor") in honor of U.D.O.'s successful performance.

The last lines of the song convey a slight sadness at parting with Russia ("And so our tour is over, We are different now, We miss our friends, We can't wait to meet them..."). Overall, "Trainride in Russia" is a hymn to unbridled fun, nostalgic memories, and sincere sympathy for Russian fans.