Heavy Water
Mike Mareen Lyrics
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Much more dynamite the devil's kiss
We've got the power, deep underground
Atomic water don't make a sound
We don't make pollution, we don't make no smoke
We got so much kilowatt, we don't burn to coka
This heavy water, for me and you
This devil's daughter makes you feel brand new
Heavy water - high energy
Heavy water - high energy
Just give me high energy
Just give me high energy
We all need fan videos, we all need three cars
We can't live in just one house, we gotta get to Mars
This super energy couldn't hurt a mouse
You gotta have some power inside you house
We never demonstrate, we don't protest
We love this energy, 'cos it's the best
This heavy water, this silent friend
Could bring curtains down, could bring "The End"!
Heavy water - high energy
Heavy water - high energy
Just give me high energy
Just give me high energy
The lyrics of Mike Mareen's 'Heavy Water' reflect the excitement and potential danger of nuclear power, a technology that was still in its early days in the 1980s when the song was released. The opening lines of "Too close for comfort, too close to miss, much more dynamite the devil's kiss" suggest the danger of nuclear reactions that are both extremely powerful and closely balanced on a knife-edge of safety. Despite this, the song celebrates atomic energy as "this heavy water, for me and you" and "this devil's daughter makes you feel brand new."
The song's lyrics also reflect the era's larger cultural fascination with technological progress and global energy needs. The lines "We all need fan videos, we all need three cars, we can't live in just one house, we gotta get to Mars" refer to the typical aspirations of the time for unlimited personal consumption, convenience, and adventure. Furthermore, the song notes that nuclear power is a cleaner source of energy, as "We don't make pollution, we don't make no smoke." And in a further nod to the potential benefits of atomic energy, the song notes that "This super energy couldn't hurt a mouse, You gotta have some power inside your house."
Overall, Mike Mareen's "Heavy Water" is a complex reflection of the excitement, potential danger, and promises of nuclear technology, blending its celebration with caution and warnings of its potential for catastrophic ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Too close for comfort, too close to miss
The situation has become so dangerous that any further development could lead to dire consequences.
Much more dynamite the devil's kiss
This situation could be compared to having explosive chemicals in close proximity or being kissed by the devil himself.
We've got the power, deep underground
We have access to immense amounts of energy that is generated from sources beneath the earth's surface.
Atomic water don't make a sound
The energy source we possess does not produce any audible byproducts or harmful effects.
We don't make pollution, we don't make no smoke
Our energy source is clean and devoid of any harmful gases or byproducts which could contribute to environmental pollution.
We got so much kilowatt, we don't burn to coka
Our source of power is so vast and efficient that we do not need to use any other alternate generating mechanism such as burning coal for fuel.
This heavy water, for me and you
The source of energy we possess is available to us all and can be used by everyone.
This devil's daughter makes you feel brand new
Our clean energy source has the ability to change people's perspectives and lives in a positive way.
Heavy water - high energy
The energy source being referred to is high in power and efficiency.
Just give me high energy
The singer is expressing a desire or requirement for a more powerful energy source.
We all need fan videos, we all need three cars
The modern-day world requires energy to support technological advancements and materialistic desires such as owning multiple vehicles and electronic gadgets.
We can't live in just one house, we gotta get to Mars
The demand for energy will increase as human beings continue to explore uncharted territories such as space and plan to set up homes at such locations.
This super energy couldn't hurt a mouse
The energy source being referred to is clean and harmless with no potential of endangering any living being.
You gotta have some power inside your house
Every household requires access to an efficient and reliable source of power to cater to their energy needs.
We never demonstrate, we don't protest
Our energy source does not generate any public opposition or unfavorable reactions.
We love this energy, 'cos it's the best
The people associated with this energy source are satisfied with its efficacy and believe that it surpasses all other available energy alternatives.
This heavy water, this silent friend
The energy source remains in the background yet is a reliable and constant friend to all who rely on it.
Could bring curtains down, could bring "The End"!
If this energy source fails or is disrupted, it could spell disaster or even bring the end of civilization as we know it.
Writer(s): nick stonne, mike mareen
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.