From over the air comes a voice without care Says we're doin' all right But day out and day in from what he's been sayin' We're in for a fight I glance at myself and the world rushin' by I can see for myself and the fear comes alive Shades of termination--we're dyin' to survive 1984 Machine is the mind--it will rule by design So you're never alone We store information without confirmation Accept the unknown I think to myself of the times we have tried To be true to ourselves and to live with the lie Avoid the contradictions--just keep yourself alive 1984 I can't help it...I can't help it...I can't help it... Life is your decision--we choose to do or die Can you live with the reality of 1985 Polite conversation ain't no consolation For blanks in your eyes Amidst the confusion there lives the illusion That love will survive But I got a chance with myself if I try To be sure of myself and myself choose to try Fight for stimulation and love to stay alive 1984