Lyrics
There's a bomb going off in Belfast
Addressing a bomb explosion in Belfast, possibly referencing a real event.
There's a war in Vietnam
Noting the ongoing war in Vietnam, a historical conflict.
There's a T.V. documentary
Highlighting a T.V. documentary aiming to explain global issues.
To help you understand
Emphasizing the attempt to make the complex understandable through media.
But the other channel is better
Suggesting that alternative perspectives (other channel) are less mentally taxing.
'cause it doesn't tax your mind
Encouraging relaxation in ignorance while destructive events unfold.
Relax in the ignorance of your home
Describing a passive attitude as humanity destroys itself.
As man destroys mankind
Expressing the irony of self-destruction by humankind.
And the rest of the world has gone to sleep
Noting global apathy as the world remains indifferent to critical issues.
Because they couldn't care less
Explaining the lack of concern leading to widespread ignorance.
The world is going, so am I
Indicating a realization of the chaotic state of the world.
It's such a bloody mess
Describing the world as a chaotic and troubled place.
There's an arms race in America
Pointing out the arms race in America and its futility.
The race that no one wins
Highlighting the destructive nature of competition and war.
If somebody pushed the button
Referring to the potential catastrophic consequences of pushing the nuclear button.
The accidental sin
Describing a nuclear war as an accidental sin.
Meanwhile baby wonders
Introducing a child's curiosity about nuclear war.
"What's a nuclear war?"
Reflecting a lack of understanding about nuclear war from a child's perspective.
And mummy says to tell the truth, I'm really not quite sure
Conveying uncertainty about the truth regarding nuclear war.
And the rest of the world was ignorant
Highlighting global ignorance due to insufficient information.
Because they weren't told more
Emphasizing the lack of information provided to the public.
The pamphlet said 'Just stay at home, avoid the threat of war
Referencing advice to stay at home to avoid the threat of war.
The computer pressed the button
Describing a computer-initiated nuclear event with catastrophic consequences.
The rain was full of lead
Depicting environmental contamination due to nuclear activity.
And more bombs dropped on Belfast
Noting continued bombings in Belfast despite global awareness.
And Vietnam went dead
Describing the devastating impact of war on Vietnam.
The T.V. Documentary
Referencing a T.V. documentary explaining the causes of global issues.
Outlined the possible cause
Describing the possible causes outlined in the documentary.
It was just a human error
Attributing the causes of global issues to human error, particularly the invention of war.
Because man invented war
Highlighting the role of human decisions in causing global problems.
And the rest of the world has gone to hell
Expressing a grim view of the world descending into chaos.
Because they never cared more
Reiterating the global lack of concern leading to a deteriorating situation.
The children cried before they died
Depicting the tragic fate of children before their death in a nuclear war.
So this is nuclear war
Summarizing the lyrics as a depiction of the horrors of nuclear war.
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