Red
Mr. Rush Lyrics

Nature has some new plague
The environment is suffering from a new epidemic

To run in our streets
Which is affecting our daily lives

History some new wrinkle
There is a new development that will lead to a repeat of past mistakes

We are doomed to repeat
Humanity is bound to repeat past misfortunes

Fugitives at the bedroom door
People are on the run from danger

Lovers pause to find an open store
Even people in love can be affected by the crisis

Rain is burning on the forest floor
Acid rain is destroying natural habitats

And the red tide kisses the shore
The red tide is harming marine ecosystems

This is not a false alarm
The situation is real and critical

This is not a test
This is not an exercise, it is a serious issue

Stay out of the sun
The sun is harmful to one's skin

It only burns my skin
The sun exposure is causing damage

Sky full of poison
The atmosphere is contaminated

And the atmosphere's too thin
The environment is being destroyed

Bless the sun, the rain no more
The sun is now our friend because rain is causing harm

River running like an open sore
Rivers are contaminated and unhealthy

Black wind falling through the ocean floor
The ocean is being affected by the environment's illness

And the red tide washes ashore
The red tide is leaving its mark

Nowhere we can fly away
There is no escape from this crisis

Nowhere we can rest
There is no respite from the danger

The party is disrupted by
Even our leisure time is affected by the situation

An uninvited guest
The crisis is an unwelcome interruption

Deadline approaches
We are running out of time

For the weary land
The environment is exhausted and needs help

It used to be something
The environment was once healthy and thriving

But we let it run down in our hands
We have neglected the environment and allowed it to decline

Too late for debate, too bad to ignore
The situation is dire and urgent action is needed

Quiet rebellion leads to open war
Peaceful protests can escalate to violent conflict

Bring a sea-change to the factory floor
Revolutionize industrial practices for the environment's sake

As the red tide covers the shore
The red tide's impact is increasingly widespread

Now is the time to turn the tide
We must reverse the damage caused to the environment

Now is the time to fight
We must take action and stand up for the environment

Let us not go gently
We must resist and fight against the deteriorating situation

To the endless winter night
To a bleak and lifeless future