Ruki Vverh (Russian: Руки Вверх, meaning "Hands Up") is a Russian pop and techno band. The band members are Sergey Zhukov and Aleksey Potehin. They came to prominence in the 1990s.
The group was officially disbanded in August 2006. An Estonian pop group "Hellad velled" made (18 mne uzhe) hit a cover version of the song (18). A Russian pop group "Reflex" made (18 mne uzhe) hit another cover version of the song (18 mne uzhe). A German parody group "Hände hoch" made (Kroshka moja) hit a cover version of the song (Meine kleine, Hitler kaputt)
It's beyond me why you always second guess the things you're offering,
why won't you just take things as they are?
Is the reason rooted in your broken heart returned, ripped into pieces?
The weight of blame hanging from your head.
Would you be
the light by which I return?
Will my influence make up your mind or can you make it on your own?
"Cause I can't wait on you anymore.
Is there an answer lost inside your head beneath the lies and discontent?
I'm betting all I've got on what you have.
Would you be
the light by which I return?
To see your smiling face there helps me everytime I need it.
It's beyond me why you always second guess the things you're offering,
why won't you just take things as they are?
Would you be
the light by which I return?