When this came out, I think I was about 15 or 16. Living in city that is a major transport hub, my friends and I were all well aware that in the event of nuclear war, our city would be amongst the first destroyed, and of course us with it. It was a time of terrible existential angst, but this song actually gave me comfort. Not to mention a fantastic show with Sting and Branford Marsalis when the tour came to town: I was playing sax at the time and was a big Marsalis fan. But that's a bit beside the point today.
I love the song but hate the reason why it has been in my head lately. May its logic win out and peace be restored soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHylQRVN2Qs