Mickey Mouse In Moscow
The Busters Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Mickey Mouse in Moscow pornos sold at Gum's
The Russians all go crazy, their government went punk
Gorbatchev wears DMs, Gromyko looks real MOSH
Instead the international Hymn Bob Marley and Peter Tosh

Forget old Marx and Lenin
Who cares about the old farts
Let's party at the Kremlin
And skank down in Gorki Park

Police are growing dreadlocks, the army's on vacation
The KGB smokes homegrown grass like the rest of the Soviet nation
Red Square full of Burger Kings, Komsmolski kids on dope
Gimme gimme vodka all the Russians sing abandon any hope

Forget old Marx and Lenin
Who cares about the old farts
Let's party at the Kremlin
And skank down in Gorki Park

Meanwhile back in the Western block Russian fashion's up to date
Join your local Brioska shop before it is too late
Throw away your trendy clothes get yourself a new gear
Furcoats, feltboots, furcaps, Perestroika is here

Forget old Marx and Lenin
Who cares about the old farts
Let's party at the Kremlin
And skank down in Gorki Park

Forget old Marx and Lenin
Who cares about the old farts




Let's party at the Kremlin
And skank down in Gorki Park

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song Mickey Mouse In Moscow is a song that depicts the changes that took place in Russia in the late 20th century. The song highlights the shift in the government system, the music culture, fashion and lifestyle in post-USSR Moscow. The opening lyrics suggest that even pornography with Mickey Mouse was being sold at the famous department store GUM, which indicates the changing cultural norms and taboos. The government went from being communist to punk, with the then-leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, wearing DM boots and Andrei Gromyko looking "real mosh." The song states that the previous leaders Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin are no longer relevant and that instead, people should embrace the new culture that is prevalent in Moscow. The chorus "Forget old Marx and Lenin, Who cares about the old farts, Let's party at the Kremlin, And skank down in Gorki Park" is a testament to this.


The song suggests that there has been an influence of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, with their music becoming the new international anthem. The Soviet police are even growing dreadlocks, showing the shift towards a more open-minded society. The KGB, which was formerly known for its tough stance on drugs, has now embraced homegrown grass like the rest of the Soviet nation. The famous Red Square in Moscow is now full of Burger Kings, indicating the shift towards Westernization or "Americanization" of the city, and the Komsmolski kids are on dope. The Russians are giving up hope, and all they want is vodka.


The song is critical of the changing trends in Moscow and, while it is upbeat and fun to listen to, it raises questions of the impact of these changes on Russian society. The lyrics suggest that while the West is being embraced in Moscow, there may be a loss of cultural identity and traditions.


Line by Line Meaning

Mickey Mouse in Moscow pornos sold at Gum's
The ideology of capitalism and consumerism has penetrated the Soviet society through the sale of pornographic materials at Gum's shop in Moscow, which is a clear violation of the communist principles.


The Russians all go crazy, their government went punk
The Russian people are ecstatic and enthusiastic about the ongoing changes in their country's political and social landscape, where the government has adopted a punk attitude and style.


Gorbatchev wears DMs, Gromyko looks real MOSH
The current Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, has embraced Western fashion by wearing Doc Martens shoes, while the former foreign minister, Andrei Gromyko, seems to adapt a more rebellious and youthful look.


Instead the international Hymn Bob Marley and Peter Tosh
The Soviet Union has moved away from their traditional Soviet anthem and embraced the music of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, which is a symbol of the country's shift towards international and global ideals.


Police are growing dreadlocks, the army's on vacation
The Soviet police force is becoming more lenient towards people who adopt the Rastafarian lifestyle by growing dreadlocks, while the army is undergoing a period of relaxation and rejuvenation.


The KGB smokes homegrown grass like the rest of the Soviet nation
Even the notorious KGB secret police force is not immune to the widespread trend of smoking homegrown marijuana in the Soviet society.


Red Square full of Burger Kings, Komsmolski kids on dope
The heart of Soviet Union, the Red Square, is now filled with Western fast food chains like Burger King, and the youth of the country are indulging in drugs as part of their modern and liberal lifestyle.


Gimme gimme vodka all the Russians sing abandon any hope
The Russian people are seeking solace in alcohol, particularly vodka, as they try to cope with the drastic changes in their society and the loss of the traditional communist ideals.


Meanwhile back in the Western block Russian fashion's up to date
While the Soviet Union is undergoing significant changes, the Western countries are also becoming more receptive towards the emerging Russian fashion trends.


Join your local Brioska shop before it is too late
The Brioska shop has become an emblem of the new Russian capitalism and the people are urged to join in and embrace the new trend before it becomes too late.


Throw away your trendy clothes get yourself a new gear
As the Soviet Union transitions into a more market-based economy, the people are encouraged to discard their old-fashioned outfits and adopt a more trendy and modern look that symbolizes the new era.


Furcoats, feltboots, furcaps, Perestroika is here
The Soviet fashion has redefined itself by promoting the use of furcoats, felt boots, and furcaps, which also represents the extent of the country's political and social transformations under the doctrine of perestroika.


Forget old Marx and Lenin
The Soviet Union has moved away from the traditional communist ideology of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin, and they are not relevant anymore in the current political and social climate.


Who cares about the old farts
The older communist leaders and loyalists are now considered irrelevant and out of touch with the modern times, and no one cares about them anymore.


Let's party at the Kremlin
The new Soviet leaders are more open and receptive towards the younger generation's lifestyle and are promoting a more liberal and relaxed attitude, where they encourage people to party even at the central political hub of the Kremlin.


And skank down in Gorki Park
Gorki Park, once a symbol of Soviet tradition and discipline, is now a place where the youth can let loose, relax and dance carefreely, heralding the new and liberal Soviet Union.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HANS JOERG FISCHER, JENS GUENTHER, JOCHEN SEITERLE, KLAUS HUBI HUBER, MARKUS GRITTNER, MARKUS SCHRAMHAUSER, PETER QUINTERN, REINHARD APPRICH, ROBERT GOEHRING, STEFAN BREUER, STEPHAN KELLER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Aka El Circo

Que emoción verlos en México!!!

Mario Alberto Aguilar Márquez

Los mejor verlos en vivo gran show baile todo perfecto de lo mejor que ha venido a México

El Malaventurado George

#AdrenalinaSka  
Recien los conoci, que gran banda me habia perdido por tanto tiempo, se la rifan

michael dorantes

Una joya chulada

もんじゃ君

trumpet solo is very exelent!!

Melisa Duarte

the face of rob solomon is so funny! when he is triying to be "serius" hahahahaha

OGyorgy01

The best.

Monika Schweikardt

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

raz

Yeahhh i feel me instant young as hell! 1990 kicks in hard!

One Step Beyond is classy

Ulf Petersohn

Blow, Hardy, blow!

More Comments

More Versions