Iconic 1980s anti-war pop song describing a nuclear apocalypse triggered by misinterpreted weather balloons. Originally recorded in German, later had English version as "99 Red Balloons".
"99 Luftballons" (99 Red Balloons) is a Cold War-era anti-war protest song by German artist Nena. Its lyrics depict accidental nuclear war triggered by radar misinterpreting harmless balloons as a threat. The English version became a global hit in 1983.
Iconic anti-war pop song from 1983, originally in German ("99 Luftballons"), addressing nuclear paranoia through metaphor of balloons triggering false alarm.
"99 Luftballons" is a symbolic anti-war anthem about accidental nuclear escalation caused by misidentified balloons.
"99 Luftballons" is a seminal anti-war pop song by German band Nena, released in 1983 during Cold War tensions. It depicts 99 red balloons mistaken for enemy aircraft, escalating into nuclear conflict. The song became a global hit, symbolizing 1980s pop culture and political anxieties.
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