Story Behind The Song
I recently re-read 1984. Seems as though all of what Orwell predicted has not only become true, but things are far worst than his novel predicted. I used the idea of media manipulation of our thoughts as the basis for this contemporary song.
Song Description
Our thoughts these days are largely now the product of media manipulation and mass brainwashing.
| Song Length |
5:31 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Troubled |
Subject |
Freedom, Government |
| Similar Artists |
Pink Floyd, Roger Waters |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
V:
Look across the wasteland
what do you see?
what we pass for peace
and tranquility
big brothers watching everything you do
so you are free
there are no rules or laws
but you're obeying
CH:
when lies become the truth
and the truth becomes the lie
when ignorance is strength
we will celebrate
glorious victory
V:
we share the great collective mind
our thoughts are not our own
we think what we are told
while we are bought and sold
the boot stamps
on your face forever
this is our legacy
behold our legacy
CH:
when the truth becomes the lie
and lies become the truth
when two plus two is three
we will celebrate
glorious victory
(Instrumental Bridge)
CH:
when lies become the truth
and the truth becomes the lie
when ignorance is strength
we will celebrate
glorious victory
when the truth becomes the lie
and lies become the truth
when two plus two is three
we will celebrate
glorious victory