Cover Version of “Russians” by Sting 《Russians》翻唱

这首歌出现于USAP 2021 Literature – Short Works – Poems & Songs板块。

第一次听就感受到冷战阴冷的氛围，以及在美苏间无处不在的威胁、猜忌与怀疑。斯汀是美国公民，但他并非单纯站队，而是对两方阵营都抱有“不信任”与对种种决策的质疑（Mr. Khrushchev … Mr. Reagan … I don’t subscribe this point of view）。亦通过“我们同样生而为人”（We share the same biology），让双方民众产生共鸣，呼吁和平。

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 of 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