Sting - Russians

Ah!... A witty ditty,that can be taken different ways,depending on the day of the week...I would take it,tongue in cheek.....I Never enter the political forums arena....Can imagine what goes on there!...
...I notice the mention of "Oppenheimer's toy"...There is a video about that.....But I am a visitor here,and knowing the site is sensitive...I wont be the one to post it.....

Anyway...comment...I've heard him sing better.....

I do not


Morning FFB!


I should post song facts along with a video clip.

So, here it goes.
From the site songfacts.com

The melody was inspired by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev's Romance Melody from the Lieutenant Kije Suite.

Sting wrote this during the Cold War, a tense time when Russia and the United States felt threatened by the nuclear missiles they had pointed at each other. Sting's lyrics rhetorically ask if Russians love their children too, and question why the Russians and the Americans would participate in the Cold War. (thanks, Jonas - Leverkusen, Germany)

"Oppenheimer's deadly toy" refers to the atomic bomb. Robert Oppenheimer was an American physicist who was considered "The father of the atomic bomb." He later regretted his creation, saying he intended it to be used for energy in peace time. (thanks, Will - Opelika, AL)


"I attended a Sting concert last weekend and Sting (Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA) described how he came about the song.

He had a friend who is scientist and could pick up Russian tv signal through Alaska spy radio antennas.

One Sunday night around midnight he was drinking with his friend and watching Russian TV in the early 1980ies.

In Moscow it was 10 am and they were showing children programs. Sting noted how vivid and intricate the stories are and he thought of how Russians love their children too. This served as inspiration for this song
- John, San Francisco, CA

Sting


"Russians"

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
Mr. Krushchev said we will bury you
I don't subscribe to this point of view
It would 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 in 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
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
I don't subscribe to this 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



Nice day, your way FBB

...Thankyou for the lengthy explanation....You went to a lot of bother...Not neccessary at all,I assure you....
...Re.....The Video I mentioned...Yes,It's the day after, the first Atomic Bomb was tested in New Mexico...and the man himself cried,as he quoted Vishnu,about unleashing such a monstrosity against Humanity........I see no slight in the video myself,but others might see it differently,or view it in a different light,which is why I would'nt post it...It is political..and I have no appetite for politics....
.....Music is a different matter...
Re...The song...You like it!....I dont! ..So, We agree to disagree,thats just a preference of choice....