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Shadows on the Wall Lyrics
In a desert valley
Near the Rio Grande
Through the sun baked wasteland
Cross the burning sand
On the edge of nowhere
In a hidden place
They were looking for the answer
To the power of the sun
From out of the sky came the burning death
Could anyone foresee
The raging terror coming from above
To erase humanity
In a blinding flash came the fireball
Melting skin and bone
It was a mighty city just blown away
Like dust before a storm
There is no city
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
Children were playing in Los Alamos
Nuclear fusion critical mass
Start a chain reaction
Build the doomsday toy
Split the tiny atom
Your littly boy
There is no city
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
It was a clear blue morning
On the fatefull day
Silver wings of destruction
The enola gay
Unleash the awesome power
Release it from it's cage
Opening the doorway
To the nuclear age
There is no city
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
Near the Rio Grande
Through the sun baked wasteland
Cross the burning sand
On the edge of nowhere
In a hidden place
They were looking for the answer
To the power of the sun
Could anyone foresee
The raging terror coming from above
To erase humanity
In a blinding flash came the fireball
Melting skin and bone
It was a mighty city just blown away
Like dust before a storm
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
Nuclear fusion critical mass
Start a chain reaction
Build the doomsday toy
Split the tiny atom
Your littly boy
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
On the fatefull day
Silver wings of destruction
The enola gay
Unleash the awesome power
Release it from it's cage
Opening the doorway
To the nuclear age
There are no people
There's only shadows on the wall
Where is the city
Where are the people
There's only shadows on the wall
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This song delves into the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare and the haunting remnants it leaves behind, reflecting on the aftermath of a nuclear attack in painting a sorrowful picture of a city reduced to shadows on the wall, devoid of its people. It serves as a sober reminder of the destructive power of human creations and the irreversible impact they can have on civilization.
It also describes the devastation wrought by nuclear weapons, making references to historical events such as the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Los Alamos which was the birthplace of the atomic bomb, all adding depth to the narrative by highlighting the role of scientific advancements in creating weapons of mass destruction.
Overall, it's a powerful message about the horrors of nuclear warfare and the lasting impact it has on humanity, urging us to reflect on the destructive capabilities of mankind and the importance of preventing such tragedies from happening again.