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Flash! Ah-ah
Savior of the universe

Flash! Ah-ah
He'll save everyone of us

(Seemingly, there is no reason for these extraordinary intergalactical upsets)
(What's happening, Flash?)
(Only Doctor Hans Zarkov, formerly at NASA, has provided any explanation)

Flash! Ah-ah
He's a miracle

(This morning's unprecedented solar eclipse is no cause for alarm)

Flash! Ah-ah
King of the impossible

He's for every one of us
Stand for every one of us
He saves with a mighty hand
Every man, every woman
Every child, it's the mighty Flash

(General Kala, Flash Gordon approaching)
(What do you mean Flash Gordon approaching?
(Open fire! All weapons!)
(Dispatch war rocket Ajax to bring back his body)

Flash! Ah-ah
(Gordon's alive!)

Flash! Ah-ah
He'll save every one of us

Just a man with a man's courage
You know he's nothing but a man
And he can never fail
No one but the pure at heart
May find the Golden Grail
Oh-oh, oh-oh





(Flash, Flash, I love you, but we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!)
Flash

Overall Meaning

in Vanguard's song "Flash" is a tribute to the main character of the 1980 movie "Flash Gordon." The song describes Flash as a hero who is capable of saving the entire universe from impending doom. The lyrics use a lot of repetition to emphasize the hero's attributes such as being a miracle and king of the impossible. Flash is described as being able to save every man, woman, and child, with his mighty hand.


The lyrics also include dialogue from the movie, which adds a layer of context and helps set the scene. The character of Dr. Hans Zarkov is mentioned, who provides some explanation of the unusual intergalactic upsets that are taking place. General Kala, a military character in the movie, is mentioned as well. The lyrics showcase Flash's bravery and determination, even in the face of overwhelming force.


Line by Line Meaning

Flash! Ah-ah
Introducing the hero of the song who is about to embark on a mission to save the universe


Savior of the universe
The hero is expected to go above and beyond to rescue all beings in the universe


(Seemingly, there is no reason for these extraordinary intergalactical upsets)
Strange things are happening in the galaxy and it's not clear why it's happening


(What's happening, Flash?)
The hero is being questioned about the situations in the galaxy


(Only Doctor Hans Zarkov, formerly at NASA, has provided any explanation)
The only person with some answers and explanation about the happenings is Dr. Hans Zarkov, a former NASA scientist


Flash! Ah-ah
Reintroduction of the hero as a miracle worker


He's a miracle
The hero is capable of performing miracles.


(This morning's unprecedented solar eclipse is no cause for alarm)
A solar eclipse that occurred unexpectedly shouldn't be a cause for alarm


Flash! Ah-ah
Reminding the listener of the hero's power and strength


King of the impossible
The hero is capable of achieving feats that no one else can


He's for every one of us
The hero is fighting for every individual in the universe


Stand for every one of us
Every individual should stand with the hero to fight against the forces of evil


He saves with a mighty hand
The hero is very powerful and can save anyone with ease


Every man, every woman
The hero is capable of saving both genders


Every child, it's the mighty Flash
The hero is not partial and is capable of saving children as well


(General Kala, Flash Gordon approaching)
A general is alerted about the arrival of Flash Gordon in the area


(What do you mean Flash Gordon approaching?
Someone is asking for clarification on Flash Gordon's arrival


(Open fire! All weapons!)
Orders are given to use weapons against Flash Gordon


(Dispatch war rocket Ajax to bring back his body)
War rocket Ajax is being sent to capture Flash Gordon's body


Flash! Ah-ah
Reintroducing the hero who's still alive


(Gordon's alive!)
Confirming that Flash Gordon is still alive


He'll save every one of us
Reassuring the listener that the hero will save everyone


Just a man with a man's courage
The hero is just an ordinary person but with extraordinary courage


You know he's nothing but a man
The hero is not a supernatural being but just an ordinary person


And he can never fail
The hero cannot fail as he has unmatched abilities


No one but the pure at heart
Only people with pure intentions can find the Golden Grail (a metaphor for achieving greatness)


May find the Golden Grail
Only people with pure intentions can achieve greatness


Oh-oh, oh-oh
Outro music


(Flash, Flash, I love you, but we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!)
Someone is reminding Flash Gordon about the limited amount of time they have to save Earth


Flash
The hero's name is Flash




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Harold May

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