Two Tribes, by Zang Tuum Tumb
Guessing that there would be more than a little confusion over the exact lyrics of Two Tribes for at least the next 20 years, in 1984 Zang Tuum Tumb produced the following official lyric sheet.
Hands up who wants to die?
This diagram shows the biological effects of a 5000 megaton nuclear war,
using one third of the superpowers' arsenals.
A moderate exchange of warheads
by the superpowers
would lead to a nuclear winter
and the possible extinction
of the human species
Blast
Thermal radiation
Prompt ionizing radiation
Fires
Toxic gasses
dark
cold
frozen water supplies
fallout ionizing radiation
food shortages
medical system collapse
contagious diseases
epidemics and pandemics
psychiatric disorders
increased surface ultraviolet light
synergisms
Frankie say!
We'll keep you warm!
Frankie say!
There's got to be a better way...
Frankie say!
War! Hide yourself...