The song is NOT about Vietnam. It is about the end of the fucking world because of the risk of nuclear war. (Dont take my word for it, see what Colin Hay says about it himself)
The 80's we a decade when we were all pretty much sure the world was going to end in a nuclear holocaust. My 20's coincided with the decade of the 80's and we were all certain it would happen, but there were many different feelings about it. Resignation, fear, a feeling we "deserved it", anger etc.
Many bands of that time wrote songs about it of course.
I remember the cover of the 45. Had generals with their backs to each other, grinning at the "buyer." Oh yeah, each general had his finger poised at their respective big, red button.
I remember the cover of the 45. Had generals with their backs to each other, grinning at the "buyer." Oh yeah, each general had his finger poised at their respective big, red button.
@thecrossbone I am 16, but I really like the 80's. To me they seemed like a very very fun and exciting time (minus the cold war part of it) Did it seem like a fun time because everyone wanted to make the most out of the end of their life? Since you actually know would you tell me?
@thecrossbone I am 16, but I really like the 80's. To me they seemed like a very very fun and exciting time (minus the cold war part of it) Did it seem like a fun time because everyone wanted to make the most out of the end of their life? Since you actually know would you tell me?
The song is NOT about Vietnam. It is about the end of the fucking world because of the risk of nuclear war. (Dont take my word for it, see what Colin Hay says about it himself)
The 80's we a decade when we were all pretty much sure the world was going to end in a nuclear holocaust. My 20's coincided with the decade of the 80's and we were all certain it would happen, but there were many different feelings about it. Resignation, fear, a feeling we "deserved it", anger etc.
Many bands of that time wrote songs about it of course.
I remember the cover of the 45. Had generals with their backs to each other, grinning at the "buyer." Oh yeah, each general had his finger poised at their respective big, red button.
I remember the cover of the 45. Had generals with their backs to each other, grinning at the "buyer." Oh yeah, each general had his finger poised at their respective big, red button.
@thecrossbone I am 16, but I really like the 80's. To me they seemed like a very very fun and exciting time (minus the cold war part of it) Did it seem like a fun time because everyone wanted to make the most out of the end of their life? Since you actually know would you tell me?
@thecrossbone I am 16, but I really like the 80's. To me they seemed like a very very fun and exciting time (minus the cold war part of it) Did it seem like a fun time because everyone wanted to make the most out of the end of their life? Since you actually know would you tell me?