"Feeling so anaesthetised" and "Every broken bone" is a reference to the beating and interrogation Winston goes through inside (presumably -- it's never actually confirmed) the Ministry of Love.
"Reminds me of the second time I followed you home" is about Julia. In the beginning Winston thinks that Julia could be a member of the thought-police, and at times is almost certain that she is spying on him.
"On the second of May" was the date Winston and Julia met up for the first time away from the telescreens ["Every step we take that's synchronized" is a reference to the telescreens]. They had sex for the first time in a field far away from anywhere. From this point onwards both characters knew that they would die. Which is where the lines: "From the time we intercepted. Feels a lot like suicide." comes into play. It was almost as if knocking on deaths door (or in this case, Big Brother's.)
"Reminds me of the summertime. On this winters day" is referring to the final chapter of the book. Winston and Julia meet once after they come out of the Ministry of Love and reveal that they betrayed each other. This occurred on a cold day in March. This could also be where "As you're walking away" comes in.
"You shower me with lullabies" is a reference to the lullaby used frequently throughout the novel -- up until the thought police captured Winston and Julia -- titled 'Oranges and Lemons'.">
The Bitter End Meanings & Lyrics Discussion by Adore-Aku | SongMeanings
"Feeling so anaesthetised" and "Every broken bone" is a reference to the beating and interrogation Winston goes through inside (presumably -- it's never actually confirmed) the Ministry of Love.
"Reminds me of the second time I followed you home" is about Julia. In the beginning Winston thinks that Julia could be a member of the thought-police, and at times is almost certain that she is spying on him.
"On the second of May" was the date Winston and Julia met up for the first time away from the telescreens ["Every step we take that's synchronized" is a reference to the telescreens]. They had sex for the first time in a field far away from anywhere. From this point onwards both characters knew that they would die. Which is where the lines: "From the time we intercepted. Feels a lot like suicide." comes into play. It was almost as if knocking on deaths door (or in this case, Big Brother's.)
"Reminds me of the summertime. On this winters day" is referring to the final chapter of the book. Winston and Julia meet once after they come out of the Ministry of Love and reveal that they betrayed each other. This occurred on a cold day in March. This could also be where "As you're walking away" comes in.
"You shower me with lullabies" is a reference to the lullaby used frequently throughout the novel -- up until the thought police captured Winston and Julia -- titled 'Oranges and Lemons'." />
I was listening to Placebo's "Once More With Feeling" whilst reading 1984 by George Orwell. This song could not be a more accurate description of Winston and Julia's relationship. I'd be extremely surprised if it WASN'T based on the novel. There's far too many references to the text.
"Feeling so anaesthetised" and "Every broken bone" is a reference to the beating and interrogation Winston goes through inside (presumably -- it's never actually confirmed) the Ministry of Love.
"Reminds me of the second time I followed you home" is about Julia. In the beginning Winston thinks that Julia could be a member of the thought-police, and at times is almost certain that she is spying on him.
"On the second of May" was the date Winston and Julia met up for the first time away from the telescreens ["Every step we take that's synchronized" is a reference to the telescreens]. They had sex for the first time in a field far away from anywhere. From this point onwards both characters knew that they would die. Which is where the lines: "From the time we intercepted. Feels a lot like suicide." comes into play. It was almost as if knocking on deaths door (or in this case, Big Brother's.)
"Reminds me of the summertime. On this winters day" is referring to the final chapter of the book. Winston and Julia meet once after they come out of the Ministry of Love and reveal that they betrayed each other. This occurred on a cold day in March. This could also be where "As you're walking away" comes in.
"You shower me with lullabies" is a reference to the lullaby used frequently throughout the novel -- up until the thought police captured Winston and Julia -- titled 'Oranges and Lemons'.
I agree with untaym and Vidmar20.
I was listening to Placebo's "Once More With Feeling" whilst reading 1984 by George Orwell. This song could not be a more accurate description of Winston and Julia's relationship. I'd be extremely surprised if it WASN'T based on the novel. There's far too many references to the text.
"Feeling so anaesthetised" and "Every broken bone" is a reference to the beating and interrogation Winston goes through inside (presumably -- it's never actually confirmed) the Ministry of Love.
"Reminds me of the second time I followed you home" is about Julia. In the beginning Winston thinks that Julia could be a member of the thought-police, and at times is almost certain that she is spying on him.
"On the second of May" was the date Winston and Julia met up for the first time away from the telescreens ["Every step we take that's synchronized" is a reference to the telescreens]. They had sex for the first time in a field far away from anywhere. From this point onwards both characters knew that they would die. Which is where the lines: "From the time we intercepted. Feels a lot like suicide." comes into play. It was almost as if knocking on deaths door (or in this case, Big Brother's.)
"Reminds me of the summertime. On this winters day" is referring to the final chapter of the book. Winston and Julia meet once after they come out of the Ministry of Love and reveal that they betrayed each other. This occurred on a cold day in March. This could also be where "As you're walking away" comes in.
"You shower me with lullabies" is a reference to the lullaby used frequently throughout the novel -- up until the thought police captured Winston and Julia -- titled 'Oranges and Lemons'.
Hmm I think the ending might be more like:-
Hmm I think the ending might be more like:-
From the time we'r intercepted Feels lot like suicide Slow and sad, getting sadder Arise a bitter time (See you at the bitter end)
From the time we'r intercepted Feels lot like suicide Slow and sad, getting sadder Arise a bitter time (See you at the bitter end)
I love to see you running round Oh lets see you now on yours knees arms wide out (See you at the bitter end)
I love to see you running round Oh lets see you now on yours knees arms wide out (See you at the bitter end)
Lets reach inside Come on, just gotta reach inside.
Lets reach inside Come on, just gotta reach inside.
Heard a cry Six months time (See you at the bitter end) six months time prepare the end (See you at the bitter end)
Heard a cry Six months time (See you at the bitter end) six months time prepare the end (See you at the bitter end)