Russia invades Afghanistan
Like the U.S. did in Vietnam
Two more pawns on the chessboard
Of the superpower ruling clans

What about the common people
don’t they have any say
in deciding political struggles
that affect their lives every day?

Pop goes the world
Like another fireworks display
Gorbachev and Reagan playact
That they want to save the day

Summit talks are just a distraction
From the real forces that are at play
Divided we’re all conquered
By the East-West masquerade

George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Newspeak is the language of the day
George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Now wrong is right and right just fades away

What about the common people
don’t they have any say
in deciding political struggles
that affect their lives every day?

Pop goes the world
Like another fireworks display
Gorbachev and Reagan playact
That they want to save the day

Summit talks are just a distraction
From the real forces that are at play
Divided we’re all conquered
By the East-West masquerade

George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Newspeak is the language of the day
George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Now wrong is right and right just fades away

Defense Department
Peacekeeper missiles
The peace shield
Freedom Fighters

Pop goes the world
Like another fireworks display
Gorbachev and Reagan playact
That they want to save the day

Summit talks are just a distraction
From the real forces that are at play
Divided we’re all conquered
By the East-West masquerade

George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Newspeak is the language of the day
George Orwell was right in what he had to say
Now wrong is right and right just fades away
Now wrong is right and right just fades away
Now wrong is right and right just fades away