A Nuclear Blast

A Nuclear Blast is the main menu theme

Background
A Nuclear Blast was written by Craig Stuart Garfinkle. Garfinkle was brought on to write the song specifically for Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. Though he wrote many songs in his career, he had never attempted to write lyrics himself, usually partnering with a dedicated lyricist instead. After speaking to the game's audio director, he stated that the "concept for the lyric was clear and came to [him] quickly" and decided to "go for it". He notes Jack Segal as one of his main inspirations.

A looped, instrumental rendition can be faintly heard in the promotional Vault-Tec video: "A Guide to Post-nuclear Intimacy."

Lyrics
[Verse 1] A lonely Electron, with nothing to do, Pairs up with a Neutron for a cocktail or two Atomic kisses, survived by a few, they had a...

[Hook] Nuclear Blast!

[Verse 2] Said the Electron to the Neutron, you sure can be dense With this much attraction there's no Civil Defense Let go of that energy, no need to be tense Give me that...

[Hook] Nuclear blast!

[Verse 3] Einstein said that space is elastic Twist his theory, it comes out bombastic A mushroom cloud, a sight fantastic Stick your head between your legs, kiss your ass goodbye

[Verse 4] A happy Electron, a Neutron its mate Don't give a damn about apocalyptic fate They'll party 'til midnight, then boom it's too late, it's a...

[Outro] Nuclear blast!

Video
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