From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 40s
80s War Songs You Should Hear
Three 1980s hits about war that charted and still resonate.
In brief
Three 1980s hits about war that charted and still resonate. Tears For Fears' 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' and Ultravox's 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' address nuclear war fears from the 1980s. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears' 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' was originally titled 'Everybody Wants To Go To War'.
“This song is all about power hungry people using war as an excuse to gain more power and prestige”
Ultravox
Ultravox's 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' addresses nuclear war from the 1980s.
“They knew it was the end, but they had time to think about how they wanted to choose their final moments”
Kate Bush
Kate Bush's 'Breathing' explores nuclear war through an unborn child's perspective.
“Breathing is about human beings killing themselves”
What it means
Tears For Fears' 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' and Ultravox's 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' address nuclear war fears from the 1980s.
