The good people of Belarusian television are a clever bunch, as they managed to sense that quite a few people around the continent might object to their choice of Eurosong. Therefore, they have commissioned a new set of lyrics in order to be liked better.
They failed.
The new lyrics no longer make reference to USSR and the obvious influence Soviet culture has had on the state Belarus is now. All fair and square.
But the new version is still glorifying this nation that rigs elections and throws opposition into jail. "I am Belarusian / friendly and so kind", as the song goes. Would the beaten-up protesters agree?
There is even a bit of menace here and there: "I'm gonna make it my way / Just getting stronger each day" or "Here is my time / I'm gonna take it anyhow".
In short, these lyrics are the sociopathic voice of somebody who will "beat you up to show he cares".
I'm still not amused. The new lyric does not make this any less of a propaganda tool than before.
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