Sonic Attack
Hawkwind Lyrics
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If you are making love it is imperative
To bring all bodies to orgasm simultaneously
Do not waste time blocking your ears
Do not waste time seeking a sound proofed shelter
Try to get as far away from the sonic source as possible
Do not panic, do not panic, do not panic
Do not panic, do not panic, do not panic
Use your wheels it is what they are for
Do not attempt to use your own limbs
Small babies should be placed inside the special cocoons
And should be left, if possible, in shelters
If no wheels are available metal, metal, metal, metal
Metal, metal, metal, metal
Not organic limbs should be employed whenever practical
Remember, remember, remember, remember
In the case of sonic attack survival means
Every man for himself, himself, himself, himself, himself, himself
Statistically more people survive if they think
Only of themselves, only of themselves, only of themselves
Do not attempt to rescue friends, relatives, loved ones
You have only a few seconds to escape
Use those seconds sensibly or you will inevitably die
Do not panic, do not panic
Think only of yourself, think only of yourself
Think only of yourself, think only of yourself
These are the first signs of sonic attack
You will notice small objects such as ornaments oscillating
You will notice [Inaudible]
You will hear a distant hissing in your ears
You will feel dizzy, you will feel the need to vomit
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
You may be subject to fits of hysterical shouting or even laughter
These are all sign of imminent sonic destruction
Your only protection is flight
If you are less than ten years old
Remain in your shelter and use your cocoon
If I remember you can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
Hawkwind's song "Sonic Attack" is a satirical take on the fear of nuclear war that was prevalent during the Cold War era. The lyrics provide a tongue-in-cheek guide on what to do in case of a sonic attack, warning the listener to focus on their own survival above all else. The first verses of the song advise listeners to embrace their sexual desires and not worry about protecting themselves from the sound. Instead, they should try to escape the source of the sonic attack as quickly as possible. The song then goes on to recommend using any available means of transportation, including wheelchairs or even metal limbs, to flee. The chorus repeats the idea that in case of a sonic attack, one should only think of themselves and leave others behind if necessary.
The song's minimalist sound and repetitive lyrics create a feeling of urgency and desperation, driving the message home. It satirizes the idea that society could survive such an attack intact and instead portrays people as being completely unprepared to deal with a catastrophic event. Despite the humor in its lyrics, "Sonic Attack" is a sobering reminder of the real threat of nuclear war and the need for vigilance in preventing it.
Line by Line Meaning
In case of sonic attack on your district, follow these rules
If your area is attacked with sonic weapons, follow these guidelines for your survival.
If you are making love it is imperative
To bring all bodies to orgasm simultaneously
If you are having sexual intercourse, make sure that all partners reach orgasm at the same time.
Do not waste time blocking your ears
Don't try to block out the sound, it's pointless.
Do not waste time seeking a sound proofed shelter
Trying to find a soundproof place is a waste of time, get away from the source of the sound instead.
Try to get as far away from the sonic source as possible
The farther you can get away from the source of the sound, the better your chances of survival will be.
Do not panic, do not panic, do not panic
Stay calm and don't panic under any circumstances.
Use your wheels it is what they are for
Do not attempt to use your own limbs
If you have any form of transportation, use it to get away from the attack. Do not try to outrun the sound with your own legs.
Small babies should be placed inside the special cocoons
And should be left, if possible, in shelters
If you have a young child, put them inside a protective cocoon and try to find a safe shelter for them.
If no wheels are available metal, metal, metal, metal
Metal, metal, metal, metal
Not organic limbs should be employed whenever practical
If you can't find a vehicle, use metallic limbs instead of organic ones to get away more quickly.
Remember, remember, remember, remember
In the case of sonic attack survival means
Every man for himself, himself, himself, himself, himself, himself
Statistically more people survive if they think
Only of themselves, only of themselves, only of themselves
In a sonic attack, survival depends on individualistic thinking. If you only think of yourself, you'll have a better chance of survival, statistically speaking.
Do not attempt to rescue friends, relatives, loved ones
You have only a few seconds to escape
Use those seconds sensibly or you will inevitably die
Do not waste time trying to save others, you only have seconds to escape before it's too late. Use the time you have wisely.
Think only of yourself, think only of yourself
Think only of yourself, think only of yourself
In a sonic attack, your survival depends on putting yourself first, so focus only on yourself.
These are the first signs of sonic attack
You will notice small objects such as ornaments oscillating
You will notice [Inaudible]
You will hear a distant hissing in your ears
You will feel dizzy, you will feel the need to vomit
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
[Inaudible]
You may be subject to fits of hysterical shouting or even laughter
If you experience small objects shaking, distant hissing, and dizziness or vomiting, then a sonic attack may be occurring. Keep in mind that your reaction could be unpredictable or even emotional.
These are all sign of imminent sonic destruction
Your only protection is flight
These symptoms suggest that destruction is coming and your best option is to escape from the area.
If you are less than ten years old
Remain in your shelter and use your cocoon
If you're under 10, try staying inside a shelter and using a cocoon for protection.
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
You can help no one else, no one else
In a sonic attack, you can't help anyone else survive but yourself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MOORCOCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@StarfieldRailway
It's Hawkwind with the leader of the Hawkmen. This was such a good idea.
@rodsterinos1
Huge Hawkwind fan as a teen, nearly 50 now and never heard this before. Thanks man.
@headfirstonly
LOVE the Captain Lockheed reference. Top marks to the animators.
@mkilner
the irrepressible Brian Blessed and Hawkwind, doesn't get much better!
@petergoddard1960
Proving they're as valid and potent as ever, this is a brilliant take on an old Hawkwind theme. Fucking superb.
@davidtymon8258
i think I'm in hawkwind heaven!
This has got to be the single best thing they done this century.
@AnGoosen
That's AMAZING only 1 Hawkwind(with captain Dave Brock), only 1 Brian Blessed(amazing person). Maximum respect, to all involved.
@mikepalmer4370
I saw them do this at Manchester Apollo in 1982 in the pitch dark a scary scary thing man!!
@Ukulele-allsorts
Brilliant! Hawkwind and Brian Blessed! A marriage made in heaven :-)
@Anoraker65
Awesome. The collaboration to end all collaborations. For 7 mins it was a near perfect world :-)