Nuclear Love
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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My darlin' she tells me, she can′t sleep at night when I'm gone
Yeah she's my lover wanna hug her and a kiss her
Through the end of this telephone
I′m here waitin′ till after my work here is done
I gotta build containers and take the chance
That there could be a burning end to our romance cause it's
Hello to nuclear love
I hold your picture, close to my heart and I dream
About sandy beaches and your place on an island with me
When I wake up it's still the testin′ and collectin' all the
Numbers to build what Sammy wants
I′ll be workin' till the mess that we're in can be won
I gotta build containers and take the chance
That there could be a burning end to our romance cause it′s
Goodbye to give peace a chance and it′s
Hello to nuclear love
I gotta build containers and take the chance
That there could be a burning end to our romance cause it's
Goodbye to give peace a chance and it′s
Hello to nuclear love
Hello to nuclear love
Hello to nuclear love
Yeah, hello to nuclear love
(Hello to nuclear love)
The song "Nuclear Love" by Pepper Coyote is a love song that takes place in the context of working at a nuclear facility. The lyrics depict the singer's longing for his partner while he is at work, and the fear that their relationship could be destroyed by a potential nuclear incident. At the same time, he holds onto hope for a future escape from the facility and a life together on a tropical island.
The first stanza establishes the singer's affection for his partner, who he refers to as "my baby." He describes her inability to sleep without him and his desire to be with her through the telephone. The second stanza reveals that the singer works at a nuclear facility and is faced with the possibility of a "burning end" to their relationship due to a nuclear disaster. Despite this, he holds onto hope for a peaceful resolution.
The chorus includes the repeated line "I gotta build containers and take the chance," representing the singer's duty to help prevent a disaster, but also his willingness to take risks for love. The song's title, "Nuclear Love," is a play on words, contrasting the dangerous nature of nuclear power with the power and intensity of the singer's love.
Overall, "Nuclear Love" is a unique take on a love song, exploring themes of sacrifice and fear in the context of a dangerous job. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's longing for his partner and his dedication to preventing disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my baby, we got a thing goin′ on
My lover and I have a special relationship
My darlin' she tells me, she can′t sleep at night when I'm gone
My lover misses me when we're apart
Yeah she's my lover wanna hug her and a kiss her
I am deeply in love with my partner
Through the end of this telephone
We communicate even when we're apart
I′m here waitin′ till after my work here is done
I wait patiently for our time together
I gotta build containers and take the chance
I take precautions to protect us from disaster
That there could be a burning end to our romance cause it's
Our love could be destroyed by external forces
Goodbye to give peace a chance and it′s
We must say goodbye to peace for now
Hello to nuclear love
We choose to embrace love in the face of danger
I hold your picture, close to my heart and I dream
I hold my lover dear and dream of a brighter future
About sandy beaches and your place on an island with me
We dream of a paradise away from harm
When I wake up it's still the testin′ and collectin' all the
I face the reality of our current situation
Numbers to build what Sammy wants
I work to create what we need to survive
I′ll be workin' till the mess that we're in can be won
I will work tirelessly until we overcome our struggles
Hello to nuclear love
We choose love in the face of danger
Hello to nuclear love
We embrace a love that endures in tough times
Yeah, hello to nuclear love
We choose love above all else
(Hello to nuclear love)
We continue to choose love
Writer(s): Jared Michael Clark
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