Russians
Sting
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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 this 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 on 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, "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. But what might save us, me and you, Is if the Russians love their children too
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Written by: Serge Prokofieff, Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Russians" is a song by Sting, from his debut solo album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles," released in 1985.
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Origin of MusicThe music of "Russians" is based on a theme from the "Romance" movement of Sergei Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kijé Suite.
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Message and ContentThe song is a commentary on the Cold War. It discusses the fear, culture, and politics that pervaded the era.
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Chart Performance"Russians" peaked at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. Its highest position in the US was number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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InspirationSting, inspired by watching Russian children's shows with his son on TV, wrote the lyrics after learning there were other people just like him on the other side of the Iron Curtain.
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Distinctive PhraseThe song gained recognition for the distinctive phrase "The Russians love their children, too," which became symbolic of the universal desire for peace during the Cold War.
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Award RecognitionIn 1986, Sting received a Grammy nomination for the song, in the category of "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance".
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Pop Culture Influence"Russians" has been used in various movies and TV shows. It's featured in episodes of "The Americans" and "Deutschland 83," both of which are set during the Cold War era.
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Noteworthy PerformanceOn November 9, 2009, Sting played "Russians" live at the Berlin Wall anniversary.
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Current ViewsSting has been quoted saying that he wouldn't be surprised if "Russians" became relevant again due to the strained relations between Russia and Western countries in recent years.
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