Russians

Words & Music:

Sting

 

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In Europe and America, there's a growing feeling of hysteria.

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Conditioned to respond to all the threats

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In the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets.

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Mr. Krushchev said, "We will bury you."

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I don't subscribe to this point of view.

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It would be such an ignorant thing to do,

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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.

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We share the same biology, regardless of ideology.

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Believe me when I say to you I hope the Russians love their children, too.

 

There is no historical precedent to put 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

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Believe me when I say to you, I hope the Russians love their children, too.

 

We share the same biology, regardless of ideology

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What might save us, me and you, is if the Russians love their children, too.