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седая ночь текст (Grey Night): Russian Lyrics & English Translation

Yury Shatunov was the beloved lead singer of Laskoviy May, one of the most popular bands in Soviet Russia during the late 1980s.

He stole millions of hearts with his boyish charm and iconic hits like “Belye Rozy” (White Roses) and “Sedaya Noch” (Gray Night).

Starting his musical path in an orphanage at just 13, he went on to sell out stadiums across the USSR before launching a successful solo career.

Sadly, he passed away in June 2022 at the age of 48.

About the Song

“Sedaya Noch” (Grey Night) tells the story of young love and heartbreak, capturing the innocence of the first romance through the metaphor of a moonlit night that witnesses teenage emotions.

Detail	Information
Release Date	1988
Album	Belye Rozy (White Roses)
Writers	Sergey Kuznetsov
Producer	Andrey Razin
Original Band	Laskoviy May

Grey Night Original Lyrics by Yury Shatunov

Куплет 1

Я не знаю, что сказать тебе при встрече
Не могу найти хотя бы пары слов
А недолгий вечер, а недолгий вечер
Скоро станет ночью тёмною без снов
А недолгий вечер, а недолгий вечер
Станет ночью тёмною без снов

Припев

И снова седая ночь, и только ей доверяю я
Знаешь, седая ночь, ты все мои тайны
Но даже и ты помочь не можешь, и темнота твоя
Мне одному совсем, совсем ни к чему

Куплет 2

Знаешь ты без слов, тебе давно всё ясно
Только прячешь взгляд своих счастливых глаз
И опять напрасно, и опять напрасно
Собираюсь я всё рассказать сейчас
И опять напрасно, и опять напрасно
Собираюсь всё сказать сейчас

Припев

Куплет 3

Снова вижу я тебя который вечер
Снова вижу блеск твоих счастливых глаз
Но с тобой не вместе, но с тобой не вместе
Снова будем мы и завтра, и сейчас
Но с тобой не вместе, но с тобой не вместе
Будем мы и завтра, и сейчас

Припев

Grey Night English Translated Lyrics by Yury Shatunov

Verse 1

I don’t know what to say when I see you
Can’t find even a couple of words to start
And the fleeting evening, and the fleeting evening
Will soon turn into a sleepless, darkened night
And the fleeting evening, and the fleeting evening
Will turn into a sleepless, darkened night

Chorus

And once again, the silver night, to it alone I confide
You know, silver night, all my secrets inside
But even you can’t help me, your darkness so wide
Means nothing to me when I’m all alone tonight

Verse 2

You know it all, no words are needed to explain
But you still avert your gaze, your joyful eyes
And once again in vain, and once again in vain
I plan to tell you everything, no more disguise
And once again in vain, and once again in vain
I plan to tell you now, no more disguise

Chorus

Verse 3

Once again I see you, every single night
Once again, I see your eyes shining bright
But we’re not together, no, we’re not together
And we’ll stay apart tomorrow and tonight
No, we’re not together, no, we’re not together
And we’ll stay apart tomorrow and tonight

Chorus

Live Performances of the Song

Gray Night: Disco 80s (2017)

Similar Songs like Grey Night by Yury Shatunov

Belye Rozy (White Roses) – Another signature song that explores young love and heartache, featuring the same gentle synth-pop melody style and innocent romantic lyrics
Rozovyy Vecher (Pink Evening) – Shares the nighttime setting and dreamy atmosphere, with similar themes of teenage romance and longing
Det•stvo (Childhood) – Though more upbeat, it carries the same nostalgic emotional weight and pure, youthful perspective that made Grey Night memorable
Zvezdy (Stars) – Features similar synthesizer arrangements and explores themes of love under the night sky, matching Grey Night’s emotional vulnerability
Zabud (Forget) – Another melancholic love song that captures the bittersweet feelings of young romance, with comparable musical production style
Let•ni Dozjd (Summer Rain) – Uses natural imagery like Grey Night to frame its story of young love, featuring similar dreamy 80s synth arrangements

Frequently Asked Questions

Who produced “Седая ночь (Grey Night)” by Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov)?

“Седая ночь (Grey Night)” by Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov) was produced by Сергей Кузнецов (Sergey Kuznetsov).

When did Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov) release “Седая ночь (Grey Night)”?

Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov) released “Седая ночь (Grey Night)” in 1988.

Who wrote “Седая ночь (Grey Night)” by Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov)?

“Седая ночь (Grey Night)” by Юрий Шатунов (Yurii Shatunov) was written by Сергей Кузнецов (Sergey Kuznetsov).

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