Ukrainian Songs

Welcome to Ukrainian Lyrics

Ukrainian music speaks straight to the soul. These lyrics mix heartfelt ballads, powerful rock anthems, raw rap stories, and folk traditions that have lasted generations. From songs about love and loss to ones celebrating resilience and identity, Ukrainian music feels personal and powerful — whether you’re native, learning the language, or just drawn to its honesty.

Our collection includes timeless hits that Ukrainians still sing at gatherings, Eurovision breakthroughs that went global, and fresh tracks that keep the tradition alive. Browse by artist, genre, or mood to find lyrics that hit home.

Top Genres & Artists

Ukrainian music blends tradition with fresh energy. Here are the scenes and names that have defined it for years and still dominate playlists:

• Rock / Alternative – Emotional, anthemic songs that unite crowds. Okean Elzy (the biggest rock band — tracks like “Без бою” and “Обійми” are eternal, led by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk’s powerful voice), Skryabin (legendary pop-rock with deep lyrics, even after the loss of Andriy Kuzmenko), The Hardkiss (fierce electronic-rock energy).
• Pop / Modern Pop – Catchy, heartfelt, and hugely popular. MONATIK (danceable hits and smooth vocals), Tina Karol (one of the most recognizable voices with timeless ballads), Jerry Heil (fresh pop with emotional depth), NK / Nastya Kamenskih (global crossover appeal).
• Rap / Hip-Hop – Raw, thoughtful, and often socially charged. alyona alyona (powerful female rap with hits like “Ribki” and Eurovision collabs), Kalush / Kalush Orchestra (folk-rap fusion that won Eurovision and brought Ukrainian culture worldwide).
• Folk / Ethno / World Music – Blending ancient traditions with modern twists. Ruslana (the Eurovision winner with “Wild Dances” that put Ukrainian folk on the map), Go_A (electro-folk like “Shum” that went viral globally), KAZKA (“Plakala” — the song in Ukrainian that broke international charts), DakhaBrakha (experimental ethno with haunting vocals).

Other strong scenes we keep growing: Indie/alternative (Odyn v kanoe for introspective vibes), classic chanson/pop (Ivo Bobul legends), and emerging fusions that mix everything.