UPDATE: In light of the brutal imperialist invasion of Ukraine by Putin - this song is dedicated to the fight for Ukraine's sovereignty and to the radiant soul of the Ukrainian people.

Russians
Written by Sting & Sergei Prokofiev
Performed by Julia Othmer
Filmed, Mixed & Mastered by James T Lundie
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This one-take performance was Day 18 of our Songs of September series - a 30 day voter registration drive concert series. Every day in September 2020, we shared a song of protest/change/hope alongside voter information to help encourage Americans to participate in the US election.

In October, we asked listeners to vote on their favorite tracks. The songs with the most votes were compiled on the album SEEDS, Volume 1, released in November 2020 - a democratically elected album! Democracy in action!

SEEDS, Volume 2 (which includes this track) was released on the spring equinox - March 20, 2021. To listen/watch all the Songs of September - check out the playlist here on YouTube or go to [ Ссылка ]. Please comment and subscribe to stay in touch!

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Lyrics:


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 Khrushchev 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 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
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
What might save us, me and you
Is if the Russians love their children too

@theofficialsting​

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