Nazyvajuśa Milion ("I Call Myself a Million") is a powerful electropop ballad inspired by Adam Mickiewicz's Great Improvisation from Forefathers' Eve (Dziady), a classic work of Polish and Belarusian literary heritage. This song channels the spirit of resistance and the longing for freedom that defines the Belarusian struggle against oppression and cultural erasure.
In Mickiewicz's original work, the protagonist Konrad declares himself "a million" – representing the collective voice and suffering of an entire nation under foreign rule. This song brings that powerful message into the present, echoing the voices of millions of Belarusians who continue to fight for their identity, culture, and political freedom.
Since the disputed 2020 presidential election in Belarus, the country has been gripped by a brutal crackdown on dissent. Peaceful protests were met with violence, thousands of political prisoners remain behind bars, and the regime of Alexander Lukashenko has intensified its efforts to erase Belarusian identity through forced russification, censorship, and repression.
Nazyvajuśa Milion is a tribute to those who have sacrificed their freedom and safety for the dream of a free Belarus. The lyrics reflect the pain of living under authoritarian rule and the unwavering hope for liberation.
🔴 This song is dedicated to all political prisoners and those fighting for Belarusian independence and cultural survival. ✊ Long Live Belarus!
👉 If you stand for freedom and human rights, share this song and keep the voices of Belarus alive.
