One Chinese Spy Balloon Goes By

"To worry, worry, super-scurry."

I don’t recall when the Teutonic hit first graced my ears, but I’ve always liked “99 Luftballons” by Nena, which juxtaposes catchy synth against lyrics loaded with a rather carefree attitude toward the prospect of annihilation. Though the German and English lyrics tell slightly different stories, the song is essentially about a misunderstanding among co…