Discover the story of the song > Strasbourg – The Rakes

The protagonist sings about meeting his partner in Strasbourg during the Cold War. He explains how words are not enough to bring about change and mentions his partner's husband was a spy. Despite this, they believe that courage can help them make a difference, and they plan to use rock and roll to inspire the youth. They also talk about how ideas can change things and how their friends have been protesting on TV. Overall, the song sings about love and hope during a time of conflict.