All Things Must Pass

Now the darkness only stays at nighttime
In the morning, it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
It's not always going to be this gray

All things must pass
All things must pass away

-- George Harrison (1970)

Russians

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'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.
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.
But what might save us, me and you, is if the Russians love their children too.

-- Sting / Prokofiev (1985)