Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Arcade Fire
Canonical path: /the-arcade-fire/when-lenin-was-little
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
When Lenin Was Little
Read When Lenin Was Little lyrics by Arcade Fire on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
When Lenin Was Little
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
When Lenin was little
All the birds in the forest were singin' "Man, this is it!"
But now that he's older
All the sailors in the heaver are screamin' "Abandon Ship!"
I know it can't be right
I know it can't be right
But I just smile instead
of repeating what I said
In my head
When Lenin was little
dressed up like a vampire on All-Hallow's Eve
All the saints up in heaven
Were look down at the leaves fallin' from the trees
I know it can't be right…
Daddy, Daddy, please save the world from the government
Daddy, Daddy, please save my soul from my own judgement
Daddy, Daddy, please send me a heart that isn't made of cement
'cause the money's all been spent
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "When Lenin Was Little"?
Arcade Fire performs "When Lenin Was Little", and this lyric page sits inside the Arcade Fire catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "When Lenin Was Little"?
Yes. The related section below points to City With No Children and Crown Of Love with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Arcade Fire?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Arcade Fire's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on When Lenin Was Little yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.