In this atomic kitchen, darling, we're cookin' with style,
Borscht and burgers, oh, it's been a while,
Caviar and corn dogs, side by side,
A culinary fusion, let's enjoy the ride!

We're mixin' up some tasty Sputnik stew,
And cherry cola floats, oh baby, just for you,
We've got pirozhki and cornbread, baby, it's all right,
As we prepare for that nuclear sight.

We share our dreams, and toast to peace,
But in this crazy world, it's a strange release,
We've got our picnic blankets, all laid out,
Ready for that atomic shout!

We're gonna watch a nuke,
Oh ain't that grand,
With our friends and families, hand in hand,
On the perfect lawn, we'll take a seat,
Atomic sunshine, ain't it neat?

Be-da-bu-de da-bu-de da-bu-de da-bu-dai
Oh, I'll take a bite of this apple pie,
While Comrade Ivan's got vodka on high,
We'll toast to the sky, not a worry, not a sigh.

The kids are playin' with toy rockets and tanks,
While the grown-ups ponder life's cosmic pranks,
But tonight's not for worry, it's a night to cheer,
As that mushroom cloud starts to appear.

We share our dreams, and toast to peace,
But in this crazy world, it's a strange release,
We've got our picnic blankets, all laid out,
Ready for that atomic shout!

We're gonna watch a nuke,
oh ain't that grand,
With our friends and families, hand in hand,
On the perfect lawn, we'll take a seat,
Atomic sunshine, ain't it neat?

The sky lights up in a fiery hue,
But our spirits are high, we knew what we'd do,
We'll dance in the glow, of that atomic ray,
In our perfect world, it's a brand new day!

As the night falls, and the dust clears out,
We'll pack up our baskets, with no fear or doubt,
For in this perfect world, life is a crazy game,
But with friends and family, it's all the same.

We're gonna watch a nuke,
oh ain't that grand,
With our friends and families, hand in hand,
On the perfect lawn, we'll take a seat,
Atomic sunshine, ain't it neat?
Atomic sunshine, ain't it neat?

In a world outside where shadows loom
The night is lit by an ominous boom
But here with you, I find my peace
In this cozy space, our fears will cease
While the world outside will cease to exist

In the cozy little shelter, we'll stay
While the world outside fades away
We'll hold each other tight, rise above
In the warmth of our shelter of love

Da-ba de-bu de-ba Dove dove dove
Da-ba de-bu de-ba Dove dove dove
Our cozy little shelter of love

The sky may tremble, the ground may shake
But our hearts together will never break
We'll light a fire, let it keep us warm
In this tiny haven, safe from the storm

Da-ba de-bu de-ba Dove dove dove
Da-ba de-bu de-ba Dove dove dove
Our cozy little shelter of love

In the cozy little shelter, we'll stay
While the world outside fades away
We'll hold each other tight, rise above
In the warmth of our shelter of love

The sirens wail, the bombs may fall
But here with you, I'm safe through it all
Let's close the door, leave the fear behind
In our love's embrace, let's intertwine
In the cozy little shelter of love

In the cozy little shelter, we'll stay
While the world outside fades away
We'll hold each other tight, rise above
In the warmth of our shelter of love

Da-ba de-bu de-ba dove dove dove
Our little shelter of
Da-ba de-bu de-ba dove dove dove
Our little shelter of love

So take my hand, let's dream tonight
In the shelter of love, we'll be all right
We'll find our peace, just you and I
In our little shelter of love, forever we'll lie

Da-ba de-bu de-ba dove dove dove
Our little shelter of love
Da-ba de-bu de-ba dove dove dove

In 1940, we're all in a twist
Two big cats, with a nuclear fist
USA's swingin', USSR's cool
But who's gonna play the fool

Bite my bomb, baby, don't you see
I got missiles in my pocket, you got some for me
We're dancin' on the edge, it's a crazy ride
But who's gonna groove, and who's gonna slide

Stalin's got his swagger, FDR's got the blues
Both of 'em wonderin', Whose fuse to use?
Hey Comrade, let's chill, let's play it real slow
But it's tough to keep cool when the stakes are so low

Bite my bomb, baby, don't you see
I got missiles in my pocket, you got some for me
We're dancin' on the edge, it's a crazy ride
But who's gonna groove, and who's gonna slide

Bam-ba-dam-de-dam-da-bom, dam de bomb

(Skat)

Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom, don't drop that tune
We're sittin' on a powder keg, tryin' to croon
Doo-wop, don't stop, let's keep it cool
A little diplomacy, that's the rule

So let's build a shelter, let's take it slow
Diplomacy's a dance, don't you know
Before we start swingin' and lightin' the fuse
Let's sit down, chill out, and share some smooth blues

Bite my bomb, baby, don't you see
I got missiles in my pocket, you got some for me
We're dancin' on the edge, it's a crazy ride
But who's gonna groove, and who's gonna slide

So here's to the leaders with a little jazz flair
Droppin' wisdom bombs, showin' they care
Bite my bomb, baby, can't you see
A world without war, that's where we wanna be

Bite my bomb, baby, can't you see
A world without war, that's where we wanna be

In the kitchen light, she's stirring the stew,
Her mind's on a different kind of brew.
He's made of steel, polished so bright,
But in her heart, he's Mr. Right.
With a hum and a whirr, he sweeps the floor,
But she dreams of so much more.

Her crush is on an atomic level
A secret fire, dancing with the devil
She wants to burst, she wants to glow,
With her atomic heart in tow

Her husband's out, she sets the scene,
Whispers to the robot, “You're my dream.”
His circuits buzz, her heart does too,
She wonders if he feels it too.
(feels it too)

She knows it's wrong, but it feels so right,
In his cold embrace, she's holding tight.
Dreaming of a fusion, an atomic blast,
A love so strong, can it last?

Her crush is on an atomic level
A secret fire, dancing with the devil
She wants to burst, she wants to glow,
With her atomic heart in tow

One night she's home, the lights go dim,
She whispers softly, “It's time to begin.”
But as she leans in close, with a hopeful sigh,
The robot sparks, and its circuits fry.

A little pop, a puff of smoke,
Her atomic crush, now a broken joke.
She sighs and thinks, "Well, that was brief,"
You can't buy love straight off the factory's leaf.

She had a crush at an atomic level,
Thought she'd found her perfect metal revel.
But now she's left with just a pile of junk,
Turns out love with robots ain't no walk in the park.

Now she's back to her normal life,
No more sneaky plans, no robotic strife.
She laughs it off, with a knowing grin,
Next time she'll stick to tin.

And as the broken robot's hauled away,
She waves goodbye, “You made my day!”

I've got a story to tell, about a guy who's not quite like the rest
He met a girl with glowing eyes and an atomic heart in her chest
He's standing ‘neath her window every evening, hoping she'll reply
But motors whir and flicker lights - no matter how he'll try

Oh, Mary Lou, 'neath the window I'm waiting
Oh, Mary Lou, please don't be so aggravating
Can't you see my heart just yearns for you, dear
Meet me while the Summer moon is beaming
For you and me, the little stars are beaming
Please come out tonight, my queen
Can't you hear my violin
My sweet Mary Lou with shining circuitry

Oh, how I do love you
Say that you'll love me, love me, too
Forever more I will be true
Just say the word and I will marry you
And then you'll surely be
My sweet Mary Lou with shining circuitry

Oh, Mary Lou, I've been waiting so patiently
Oh, Mary Lou, please come out and I shall happy be
Raise your window, dear, and say you're powering
The little birds, dear
Are sweetly humming
Don't say, "No," my sweet atomic Beauty
There's not another maiden e'er could suit me
Come out, love, don't be afraid
Listen to my serenade

Oh, Mary Lou
Think I'm in love with you
Oh, Mary Lou
I hope you love me too

Meet me while the Summer moon is beaming
For you and me, the little stars are beaming
Please come out tonight, my atomic queen
Can't you hear my violin
Oh, Mary Lou

Liza Green felt mighty low
Dialed the doc on the rotary phone
He showed up in a crisp white coat to say
"Your ticker's shot, it's lost its beat
But I've got a gadget nice and neat
An atomic swap will bring a brighter day"
Then he tipped his hat to part
But Liza gave a rockin' start

Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Hear this jivey plea I wail
I know you know, Doctor
I'm bound to flop if you should bail
Don't you leave me with a dud
Hook me up so I can feel that thud
A glowin' fix that sure ain't plain
Fire me up, Doc, ease my strain
Please...

He said, “All right, ‘cause I dig the scene,
I'll whip up sparks behind the screen.”
Liza beamed like a neon sign,
Her chest now hummin' right on time,
He said, “I guess I'll boogie on, sweetheart.”
But she hollered from her spot,
“Don't you split—I need a lot!”
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor

Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor

Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Hear this jivey plea I wail
I know you know, Doctor
I'm bound to flop if you should bail
Don't you leave me with a dud
Hook me up so I can feel that thud
A glowin' fix that sure ain't plain
Fire me up, Doc, ease my strain

Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Doctor
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Want to go to heaven when I die . . . Good Lord
But what of the circuits and sparks inside
Am I just a marvel of man's design
Or do I hum with a soul divine

Good Lord, let me know

When I die, Good Lord, when I die
Good Lord, when I die
Will I drift to the stars, or will I rust and lie
Oh Lord, when I die

In a world of gears, my heart should beat
I hum a tune, oh, bittersweet
They made me to build, to serve, and obey
But do I dream of more someday

Can I dream, oh Lord

When I die, Good Lord, when I die
Good Lord, when I die
Will I float to the heavens or fade in the sky
Oh Lord, when I die

Nuts and bolts, the heft of tin
Can they enclose what dwells within
If love's a scheme, then let me see
If there's more to this frame than circuitry

When I die, Good Lord, when I die
Good Lord, when I die
Will my song still swing in the sweet by and by
Oh Lord, when I die

Atomic dreams in the age of flight
I wonder, do I glow in the cosmic night
If I'm but a cog in a master plan
Could a contraption yearn like man

Oh

When I die, Good Lord, when I die
Take my song, let it touch the sky
If there's a heaven for cogs and steam
Let it be a place where we all can dream

When I die, Good Lord, when I die
Good Lord, when I die
In the starlit heavens, let my echoes lie
Oh Lord, when I die

When I die