Back in the USSR (Ode to the Ukraine)

BACK IN THE USSR (Ode to the Ukraine) Lyrics

When we broke away in 1991, we thought that we we’re finally free
Headed west to see if we could have some fun
Now Putin’s got us over his knee

We’re back in the USSR
We didn’t get very far, boys
Back in the USSR

Been away so long we started working hard
Wish that they would go back home
Diplomats are talking ‘bout the NATO card
But I think they’ve tapped the phone

We’re back in the USSR
We didn’t get very far, boys
Back in the US, back in the US, back in the USSR

They gave the Ukraine up now they want it back
We can’t leave the east behind
And Moscow’s tanks have started making tracks
They’ll send them in if we don’t mi mi mi mi mi mi mind

We’re back in the USSR
We didn’t get very far, boys
Back in the USSR

They took Crimea first now their back for more
They want our gas pipe lines
And Putin’s boys wait by our back door
He’ll send them in if we don’t mi mi mi mi mi mi mind,

You can take us down but we won’t be in your command
Won’t be under Daddy’s arm
Can’t fly the Russian flag throughout our land
Because the world knows the harm

Not back in the USSR
You know you've come too far, boys, to go
Back in the USSR

Get back Vladimer
Your Mama’s Waiting for you
Go on back home
And leave the Ukraine alone!