The song's lyrics are interpreted as a commentary on war and international diplomacy being like children's games. About Games Without Frontiers "Games Without Frontiers" is a song written and recorded by English rock musician Peter Gabriel. A lot of artists in the ’80s gave us lyrics that kept us guessing what they meant. Games Without Frontiers This song is by Peter Gabriel, features Kate Bush and appears… on the album Peter Gabriel (1980), on the album Ein Deutsches Album (1980), on the compilation album Hit (2003) In terms of “Games Without Frontiers,” Gabriel also left us wondering what those lyrics actually were. It was released on his 1980 self-titled solo album, where it included backing vocals by Kate Bush. In games without frontiers, war without tears If looks could kill, they probably will In games without frontiers, war without tears Games without frontiers, war without tears Jeux sans frontières Jeux sans frontières Jeux sans frontières Andre has a red flag, Chiang Ching's is blue They all have hills to fly them on except for Lin Tai Yu Although the name games without frontiers (jeux san frontieres") is a reference to a european game show, the english version of which was called "it's a knockout" (hence the reference in the song) the song was actually written about the olympics and how childish the actions of the countries competing are. check amazon for Games Without Frontiers mp3 download these lyrics are last corrected by Rick Winters browse other artists under P:P2 P3 P4 P5 Songwriter(s): Peter Gabriel Record Label(s): 2012 Peter Gabriel Ltd Official lyrics by

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Lyrics to 'Games Without Frontiers' by Arcade Fire.