Nikita
“Nikita” is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and performed by Elton John. It was released in 1985 as the second single from his album Ice on Fire. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“Nikita” was inspired by a photograph that Bernie Taupin saw in a magazine of a Soviet soldier. Taupin was struck by the soldier’s young age and innocent appearance, and he was inspired to write a song about the human cost of war.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young soldier who is sent to fight in a war. The soldier is initially filled with patriotic fervor, but he soon becomes disillusioned by the horrors of war. The song ends with the soldier realizing that he is no longer the same person he was when he left home.
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“Nikita” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was inspired by a photograph that Bernie Taupin saw in a magazine of a Soviet soldier.
- The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young soldier who is sent to fight in a war.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
- “Nikita” has been covered by many artists, including Madonna, Celine Dion, and Robbie Williams.