Radioactivity
Kraftwer k Lyrics
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R A D I O A C T I V I T YTschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
Stop radioactivity
Is in the air for you and me
Stop radioactivity
Discovered by Madame Curie
Chain reaction and mutation, contaminated population
Stop radioactivity
Is in the air for you and me
Morse:
Radioactivity is in the air for you and me
Radioactivity discovered by madame Curie
Radioactivity is in
Stop radioactivity
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R A D I O A C T I V I T Y
R A D I O A C T I V I T Y
Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
Stop radioactivity
Is in the air for you and me
Stop radioactivity
Discovered by Madame Curie
Chain reaction and mutation, contaminated population
Stop radioactivity
Is in the air for you and me
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Kraftwerk's song "Radio Activity" is a commentary on the dangers and impact of nuclear power and radiation. The lyrics list several places that have experienced nuclear disasters or incidents, including Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, and Hiroshima. The repeated plea to "stop radioactivity" emphasizes the need for awareness and caution when it comes to nuclear power. The song also references Madame Curie, who discovered radioactivity in the late 19th century, highlighting the history and science behind nuclear power.
The lyrics suggest that radioactivity is "in the air for you and me," indicating that the dangers of nuclear power are not confined to the locations of the incidents listed in the song. The reference to "chain reaction and mutation, contaminated population" emphasizes the long-term impact of radiation exposure beyond just physical harm. The use of Morse code in the song is also symbolic, as it was used in the early days of radio communication and highlights the connection between technology and radioactivity.
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Radioactivity
Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
These are cities that are famous for nuclear disasters and incidents.
Stop radioactivity
Kraftwerk is advocating that we should all be putting an end to the spread of radioactive materials.
Is in the air for you and me
Radioactivity is a danger that we all face, regardless of our location or lifestyle.
Discovered by Madame Curie
This lyric acknowledges the pioneering work of the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who was responsible for discovering radioactivity in the late 19th century.
Chain reaction and mutation, contaminated population
The song highlights some of the serious consequences of exposure to radioactive materials, including mutations and contamination of people and the environment.
Morse:
This indicates that the next few lines are being communicated through Morse code.
Radioactivity is in the air for you and me
This is a repeat of an earlier lyric, using Morse code to emphasize the message.
Radioactivity discovered by madame Curie
Another Morse code repeat of an earlier lyric.
Radioactivity is in
A partial repeat of an earlier lyric, used to build tension and anticipation.
R A D I O A C T I V I T Y
This is a repeat of the song title, spelled out using the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Tschernobyl, Harrisburgh, Sellafield, Hiroshima
Another repeat of a previous line, listing cities famous for nuclear disasters.
Stop radioactivity
Another repeat of a previous line, encouraging an end to the spread of radioactive materials.
Is in the air for you and me
Another repeat of a previous line, emphasizing the universal danger of radioactivity.
Chain reaction and mutation, contaminated population
Another repeat of a previous line, highlighting some of the serious consequences of exposure to radioactive materials.
Stop radioactivity
A final repeat of a previous line, urging people to take action to put an end to the spread of radioactive materials.
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A series of Morse code dots and dashes that spell out the word 'SOS', indicating an urgent call for help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUCA ANTOLINI, ANTONIO DONA', CRISTIANO GIUSBERTI, MAURIZIO GUBELLINI, PAOLINO NOBILE, GIANLUCA PERUZZI
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@Nitrat31
Keine Ahnung wie Alt du bist, soll auch nichts heissen, aber du weiß schon was dieser Song übermittelt ?
Nukleare Mutation, und daß ist nicht schön, aber Realität was in Chernobyl vor etlichen Jahren stattfand.
Es ist kein Song der schöne Melodien rüberbringt, sondern den TOT durch Atomare Verseuchung!
Leider verstehen das die wenigsten Menschen
Ich kann es noch immer nicht glauben, wie viele Menschen diesen Song Celebrieren, nur weil die Melodie schön klingt.
Es ist ein Song über den TOT, durch ATOMARE Muttation der Kernschmelzung in Chernobyl
Und weiß Du was das beste ist, der Scheiss Putin kann jederzeit die Ukraine (wo die Tragödie von Chernobyl stattfand)
jeder zeit seine scheiss ATOM RAKETEN in Deutschland hin schiessen.
@imZornderNudelholzGiselas
Sie sind einfach die Beatles der elektronischen Musik. Diese Band überrascht mich immer wieder. Sowas von zeitlos. Bei manchen Tracks kann man gar nicht fassen, dass diese in den 70ern entstanden sind. Wenn man genauer hinhört, entdeckt man wirklich sehr schöne Melodien und Beats und es ist daher kein Wunder warum sie so viele Künstler beeinflussen. Kraftwerk ist wirklich ein echter Meilenstein.
@BarbaraZbiczak
REJOINDRE JEAN MICHEL JARRE !!
@Nitrat31
Keine Ahnung wie Alt du bist, soll auch nichts heissen, aber du weiß schon was dieser Song übermittelt ?
Nukleare Mutation, und daß ist nicht schön, aber Realität was in Chernobyl vor etlichen Jahren stattfand.
Es ist kein Song der schöne Melodien rüberbringt, sondern den TOT durch Atomare Verseuchung!
Leider verstehen das die wenigsten Menschen
Ich kann es noch immer nicht glauben, wie viele Menschen diesen Song Celebrieren, nur weil die Melodie schön klingt.
Es ist ein Song über den TOT, durch ATOMARE Muttation der Kernschmelzung in Chernobyl
Und weiß Du was das beste ist, der Scheiss Putin kann jederzeit die Ukraine (wo die Tragödie von Chernobyl stattfand)
jeder zeit seine scheiss ATOM RAKETEN in Deutschland hin schiessen.
@virginiaconnor8350
Bestimmt!
@user-Cukish-S-maslom
@@RalfPetersen-h7d А я служил в ГДР, с 83, по 85 годы, перед армией слушал KRAFTWERK.
@uwewalk4606
Krawtweerk ist en blij leik, eene mooie band die nooit verdween. Altijd mooie Uwe out Berlijn en woon in Den Bosch. ❤😂😢🎉😮😅
@Denille161
I’m proud to say my wife and I got to see them in 1979. At one point, in the middle of them playing’ we are the robots’ , out walks...Kraftwerk. We’d been watching 4 robot automatons moving and playing the keyboards . The place went into total meltdown! Incredible band. Florian? Rest in peace you genius man. 🥰
@MournfulMystic
Florian
@suzylux
in 1979!! They are such legends ;)
@suzylux
@Rhizosphere "Women screamed in shock" 😂