Morten Harket's song "Brodsky Tune" is a haunting reflection on the inevitability of death, and the ways in which it affects us all, regardless of our race, nationality or socioeconomic status. The song is inspired by the work of the Russian poet Joseph Brodsky, who was exiled from the Soviet Union in 1972, and went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. The lyrics describe the various ways in which people die, from the violence of war and terrorism to the everyday tragedies that occur in small towns and villages around the world. Harket's voice is quiet and introspective, and the melody is spare and haunting, conveying the sense of loss and grief that pervades the song. Despite its somber subject matter, "Brodsky Tune" is ultimately a celebration of life, and a call to action for those who would seek to prevent senseless deaths and promote peace and understanding in the world. It is a powerful reminder that, in the end, we are all connected, and that our actions and choices have the power to shape the world around us.
