The song "Only the Dead Dreams of the Cold War Kid" by Hawklords tells the story of a spy caught in the midst of the Cold War. The spy is constantly living in fear of being found out and blowing his cover, so he stays hidden in the shadows and keeps secret papers hidden in his trench coat. The lyrics describe how the machine gunners wait for orders to seal his fate in a town by the wall. The spy's secret career involves counter espionage, and he cleverly disguises his fear with camouflage. He stays in a railway hotel with gun oil on the sheets, and the man at the harbor waits in the streets. Overall, the song portrays the danger and uncertainty of living as a spy during the Cold War. The title "Only the Dead Dreams of the Cold War Kid" suggests that the spy's dreams and aspirations are long gone, replaced by the constant fear and paranoia that comes with his profession.
