[Verse 1] Rain runnin’ upward, time like a tide, I stood in the corner while the world went wide. Two papers in my hands—cold, official ink: A death notice… and a door to step in. No one asked my “yes,” no one asked my “no,” But Igor’s name was there, steady as snow. I wiped my tears, said “da,” I learned to endure— First of the “children,” trained to be sure. [Pre-Chorus] Boots on the floor, heartbeat in drill, Quiet face, iron will. If you think I’m soft—try the sparring ring, You will learn what discipline bring. [Chorus] I’m on the right path—ya na pravil’nom puti, Through the storm, through the guilt inside me. Father, I hold the line, I don’t look back— Even when my chest go crack. Eldest sister, sentinel flame, I carry their birthdays, I carry their names. Lost no longer—hear my vow: Only forward. Only now. [Verse 2] Zeno Academy, I passed like a blade, Honors on my collar, promises I made. Tool kit in my bag, old way first, then arcane, Fixin’ broken gear while I swallow pain. Fourteen magazines I took from my men— “Lieutenant,” I say, “no comment, not again.” But when my family laugh by the river light, For one small moment… my world feel right. [Pre-Chorus 2] Then betrayal whisper, Manus in the dark, And my loyalty leave a scar. I doubt his orders, but I still stand near— Because he found me when the world was fear. [Chorus] I’m on the right path—ya na pravil’nom puti, Through the storm, through the guilt inside me. Father, I hold the line, I don’t look back— Even when my chest go crack. Eldest sister, sentinel flame, I carry their birthdays, I carry their names. Lost no longer—hear my vow: Only forward. Only now. [Bridge] In far south wind, ritual in ice, I hear the voice within—quiet, precise: “Choose.” Spasibo… I choose. [Final Chorus] I’m on the right path—ya na pravil’nom puti, Not for the medals—ne, not for the glory. Father, I halt the dark, I don’t look back— Even if my hands shake black. Eldest sister, sentinel flame, I carry their birthdays, I carry their names. Lost no longer—hear my vow: Only forward. Only now.
