26 novembre 2006

Sting, Russians, 1985



In Europe and America
There's a growing feeling of hysteria
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
In the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets

Mister Krushchev said, "We will bury you"
I don't subscribe to his point of view
It'd be such an ignorant thing to do
If the Russians love their children too

How can I save my little boy
From Oppenheimer's deadly toy?
There is no monopoly of common sense
On either side of the political fence

We share the same biology
Regardless of ideology
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too

There is no historical precedent
To put the words in the mouth of the president?
There's no such thing as a winnable war,
It's a lie we don't believe anymore

Mister Reagan says, "He will protect you"
I don't subscribe to his point of view
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too

We share the same biology
Regardless of ideology
What might save us, me and you,
Is if the Russians love their children too

2 commentaires:

Anonyme a dit…

Bonjour,
Mon ami et moi, écoutons en ce moment cette chanson qui fait dresser les poils sur les bras.

Nous nous demandions, dans quel contexte géopolitique, Sting l'a écrite.
Nous savons qu'il s'agit de la guerre froide, mais (si, si je l'ai su, j'ai étudié cette chanson en cours d'anglais, il y a longtemps) quel évènement précis à provoquer cette chanson?

Merci de votre éclairage avisé. :)

San Jose Drapery a dit…

Goood reading your post

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