Song Description
This delightful song is an allegory about nuclear proliferation. The children playing in the schoolyard are countries, each having their own part in the spread of nuclear weapons.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Unique - Parody |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enchanting, Nonviolent |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Pass Around the Bomb
Oh Mr. Sammy boy, you've found a deadly toy to use (abuse), now that you
Have got your teacher scared, the whole schoolyard earth is bared, oh no (oh no - so go and)
So skip on down the street, your friends all wait to meet again (your friends) - wait for you...
You've got the ball to play - they hate you anyway, so go (so go) and catch them
Pass around the bomb - you can play along
It's a game that you can win - If you're standing at the end
Pass around the bomb - Pass around the bomb
Oh Sam I heard the news - your kids have got the blues again (you win), so fix them
The nurse is out on leave - who'll stop this bad disease?
Lizzy the queen, she and Sammy make a good team
Li and Ali are waiting their turn
Ivan is strong - Jacque just follows along
But they never learned - that they could be burned - so they still play. . .
Pass around the bomb - you can play along
Form a line to pay your dues - If you drop the bomb you lose
Pass around the bomb - Pass around the bomb
Pass around the bomb - you can play along
It's a game of hide and seek - Not a game played for the weak
Pass around the bomb - Pass around the bomb
Deadly toy - you've found a deadly toy
Deadly toy - you've found a deadly toy