So here we stand on the edge of 1984 Bracing ourselves once again For the storm approaching as those Who long before huddled in caves from the rain the enemy's face is so hard to see Sometimes it seems that I see him in you And sometimes in me Who can he be? No one consulting the prophets and leaders They all disagree Russians and Americans here's a song for you Who carry the weight of the world on your heads Russians and Americans tell me if it's true You really believe all the things that you've said The Red, White and Blue running into the red
From the wars of Europe the pilgrim fathers Set off with their hopes and their bond Some settled down by the coast others crossed The mountains and into the flatland beyond From the scramble and dust of Muscovite streets And opened the doors to the East The Pioneer ways Chilled by the cold breath of winter Or baked by the heat of the day Russians and Americans passing through the fire Of revolution and coming of age Russians and Americans driven by desire Two players pushed to the front of the stage The whole world now watches each move that you make