Armageddon Lyrics
PRISM
Lyrics
There was a full moon over Memphis
National Guard outside thousands wait for Elvis
Waitin' ever since he died for a miracle gonna happen
His eminence to restore
The sound of thunder crackin'
Signals the beginning of the war to end all wars
(chorus)
Armageddon carry me home
Armageddon carry me home
Jerry and Linda in the White House
President sleepin' in his shoes red phones ring in the blackout
Ain't got time to lose U-boats off New England
Enemy submarines from Boston to Miami
On a red alert, you better scramble all the F-15's
(chorus)
(chorus)
Song & Lyrics Facts
PRISM's Armageddon is a hard rock song released on the album Small Change in 1986. The song was written by Jim Vallance and Bryan Adams, and performed by Canadian rock band PRISM.
It is one of their most popular songs to date, with its lyrics focusing on the fight against nuclear war. Its powerful chorus includes the line “Armageddon’s coming soon”, emphasizing the urgency of the issue. The song has been covered by various artists since its release, including Aerosmith and Styx. The original version remains an anthem for anti-nuclear activists around the world.