Lyrics
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Repetitive introduction setting the tone and rhythm.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
Introduction of a mysterious and intimidating man in Russia, contrasting how Moscow women view him.
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
-Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
-But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
-He could preach the Bible like a preacher
Describing his ability to preach and teach, particularly appealing to women.
Full of ecstasy and fire
-But he also was the kind of teacher
-Women would desire
-Ra ra Rasputin
Introducing Rasputin as the lover of the Russian queen, acknowledging his controversial actions.
Lover of the Russian queen
-There was a cat that really was gone
-Ra ra Rasputin
-Russia's greatest love machine
-It was a shame how he carried on
-He ruled the Russian land and never mind the Czar
Highlighting Rasputin's influence in Russia and his prowess in dancing, especially with women.
But the kazachok he danced really wunderbar
-In all affairs of state he was the man to please
-But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze
-For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
The queen sees Rasputin as a holy healer who can cure her son.
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
-She believed he was a holy healer
-Who would heal her son
-Ra ra Rasputin
Reiterating Rasputin's role as the lover of the queen and Russia's greatest love machine.
Lover of the Russian queen
-There was a cat that really was gone
-Ra ra Rasputin
-Russia's greatest love machine
-It was a shame how he carried on
-But when his drinking and lusting
As Rasputin's vices become more public, demands to take action against him increase.
And his hunger for power
-Became known to more and more people
-The demands to do something
-About this outrageous man
-Became louder and louder
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Repetition of the rallying cry for action against Rasputin.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-"This man's just got to go", declared his enemies
His enemies want him gone, but the ladies, enchanted by his charms, resist.
But the ladies begged, "Don't you try to do it, please"
-No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms
-Though he was a brute, they just fell into his arms
-Then one night some men of higher standing
A plot is hatched to trap Rasputin, enticing him to visit.
Set a trap, they're not to blame
-"Come to visit us", they kept demanding
-And he really came
-Ra ra Rasputin
Rasputin is poisoned but appears unaffected; he drinks willingly, defying the assassination attempt.
Lover of the Russian queen
-They put some poison into his wine
-Ra ra Rasputin
-Russia's greatest love machine
-He drank it all and said, "I feel fine"
-Ra ra Rasputin
Recounting the persistent attempts to eliminate Rasputin, ultimately resorting to shooting.
Lover of the Russian queen
-They didn't quit, they wanted his head
-Ra ra Rasputin
-Russia's greatest love machine
-And so they shot him 'til he was dead
-Oh, those Russians
Final line, referencing the Russians involved in the story.
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