Suburbs of Moscow

Song written by Ricky and Marty Wilde. Third track of the album Teases & Dares. The lyrics were written by Marty, who apparently visited the Russian city and was rather impressed by the moody atmosphere.

Live performances

‘Suburbs of Moscow’ was performed live during the Rage to Rock Tour in 1985, the German tour in December 1992 and the Hits Tour in 1994.

Kim about ‘Suburbs of Moscow’

It’s about the life of young people in Eastern Europe, being in a cultural conflict on a daily basis. They are living with a dictatorial regime, which doesn’t leave any space for their personal development, but the jeans they wear show a bond with the Western world. (1)

Credits

Drums: Chris North
Fender Jazz Bass: Gary Twigg
’62 Fender Telecaster, Yamaha DX 7, Roland Jupiter 8, Synclavier II, Backing vocals: Ricki Wilde
Produced by Ricki Wilde and Marty Wilde.
Engineer: Nigel Mills with thanks to Stephen Stewart-Short and Pete Schwier.

Interview source

(1) Snapshot, Popcorn (Germany), November 1984


Lyrics

Out on my own
In the suburbs of Moscow
Out in the rain
Walking down this long avenue

Out to the crowds in the square
Feelings are high everywhere

But the feeling is gone
And I can’t break away
(Living in Moscow)
Out in the cold
(So cold)
When there’s nowhere to stay

Look at the girl
Gazing through the window
Clutching her books
Memorising every line

Keep your belief at the start
This was the faith in my heart

But the feeling is gone
And I can’t break away
(Living in Moscow)
Out in the cold
(So cold)
When there’s nowhere to stay

Where can we go
In the suburbs of Moscow
Watching the rain
Beating down empty streets

Yes, the feeling is gone
And I can’t break away
(Living in Moscow)
Out in the cold
(So cold)
When there’s nowhere to stay