Are my eyes deceiving me? This I can't believe Ciphers show what we feared most Could we be wrong? We must be sure before we go Numbers on displays A glimpse of yesterday's News encrypted in secrecy When the day is done Deciphered, read, one by one It's ingenious diplomacy Forced to play this game Or our world might fall to pieces - pieces Are all lives defined, like mine By desperation? A Number station Racing against time On the radio An ally? Friend or foe? It's a risky cooperation 'Cause it's built on trust In times rather treacherous Life or death lies in translation Knowledge is the key Our foundation for survival Rivals on the verge of war - not free This innovation is our salvation Our guarantee This is real, war is on The enemy wants us dead and gone On its way, atomic toys Leaving us with no actual choice Ready, set - T minus ten, nine, eight