| I read the papers almost everyday |
| I want to know what’s happening now |
| I don’t understand a word they say |
| What’s most important seems to get left out |
| Freedom fighter or terrorist |
| Depends on who’s the journalist’s boss |
| Don’t try to tell me who’s a communist |
| Just tell me what it’s gonna cost |
| I’m so confused there ain’t no education |
| I’m so confused we could use some explanation |
| I’m so confused I feel all hope is lost |
| Every time I hear a news reporter start to talk |
| Newspeak — why is everybody talking |
| Newspeak — I don’t understand it |
| Newspeak — Laugh it’s a joke |
| And they wonder why nobody wants to vote |
| I keep my TV flashing faithfully |
| I hear what the talk shows have to say |
| Costs 20 million to be president |
| That’s called democracy today |
| Who owns the media I want to know |
| They let us think we’re in control |
| Who’s gonna bust the thought police |
| When everybody’s on their payroll |
| I’m so confused I’m so frustrated |
| I’m so confused and baby I graduated |
| I’m so confused I feel all hope is lost |
| Every time I hear a politician start to talk |
| Newspeak — why is everybody talking |
| Newspeak — I don’t understand it |
| Newspeak — laugh it’s a joke |
| And they wonder why nobody wants to vote |
| I am a revolutionary |
| Please define your terms |