Enola Gay
Sash feat OMD Lyrics

Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday
The singer wishes that Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb, had not left its home base on that fateful day.

Ah-ha words can't describe the feeling and the way you lied
The singer is struggling to find the words to express the horror of the destruction caused by the atomic bomb, which he feels was a falsehood propagated by those who believed in its necessity.

These games you play they're going to end in more than tears some day
The singer warns that playing with nuclear weapons will have catastrophic consequences in the future.

Ah-ha Enola Gay it shouldn't ever have to end this way
The singer regrets that the Enola Gay had to participate in this terrible act and wishes there could have been another way to end the war.

It's eight fifteen and that's the time that it's always been
The singer notes that the bombing took place at a specific time, which has now become etched into history.

We got your message on the radio
The singer is referring to the fact that the bombing was announced through a radio message.

Conditions normal and you're coming home
The singer notes that despite the destruction caused by the bomb, the Enola Gay remained unscathed and able to return home safely.

Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today
The singer questions whether the pilots and those who developed the atomic bomb truly felt a sense of pride for what they had done.

Ah-ha this kiss you give, it's never going to fade away
The singer refers to the lasting impact of the destruction caused by the atomic bomb, which will never be forgotten.

Ah-ha Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
The singer reiterates his regret that the bombing had to take place and that there must have been another way to end the war.

Ah-ha Enola Gay, it shouldn't fade in our dreams away
The singer believes that the memory of the atomic bomb and its tragic effects should remain in our collective consciousness, so that we can work towards a future where such devastation is never repeated.

Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today
The singer again questions the morality of those who developed and used the atomic bomb and notes the potential disappointment that their actions may have caused their loved ones.

Ah-ha this kiss you give, it's never ever going to fade away
The singer refers again to the lasting impact of the atomic bomb and its horrific consequences, which will continue to be felt for generations to come.