The song is a somber anti-war ballad that highlights Udo's connection to his Eastern European fanbase. Key features include:
The chorus "Plachet soldat" translates to "The soldier is crying," emphasizing that it is "not a shame for a soldier to cry" when faced with the horrors of war and letters from home. U. D. O. - Cry Soldier Cry (Russian Version)
Udo Dirkschneider performs the lyrics in Russian, often backed by a choir to add a grand, mournful atmosphere. The song is a somber anti-war ballad that