Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "Released in 1983, “99 Red Balloons” (“99 Luftballons” in its original German version) by Nena became one of the most unexpected global hits of the decade — a protest song disguised as a catchy pop anthem. Written during the height of the Cold War, the song tells the story of 99 balloons drifting into the sky, mistaken by military forces for enemy aircraft. The misunderstanding sparks a catastrophic war — a chilling metaphor for how easily fear and mistrust c