Resistance

Some of the interpretations I've read are interesting but this is without a doubt a reference to 1984. Warning: I may spoil some of the book's plot

"Is your secret safe tonight? And are we out of sight?"

The secret is Winston and Julia's love affair and in order to be together they must be away from the watchful eye of Big Brother.

"Will they find our hiding place? Is this our last embrace?"

This refers to their hideout above Mr. Charrington's shop and how each time they make love there they wonder when they will be discovered.

"(It could be wrong, could be wrong) But it should've been right Let our hearts ignite Are we digging a hole? This is outta control It could never last Must erase it fast But it could've been right (It could be wrong, could be)"

At one point Winston questions his relationship with Julia saying, "Has it ever occurred to you that the best thing for us to do would be to simply walk out of here before its too late, and never see each other again?" Julia responds to this with, "Yes, dear, it has occurred to me, several times. But I'm not going to do it all the same." To which Winston then responds, "We may be together for another six months-a year-there's no knowing." Winston is concerned about their safety but at the same time he feels so much love for Julia that he chooses to risk his life to be with her.

"Love is our resistance They keep us apart and they won't stop breaking us down And hold me, our lips must always be sealed"

When Winston and Julia are first making love he remarks, "Their embrace had been a battle, the climax a victory. It was a blow struck against the party. It was a political act." The party is constantly seeking to eradicate all sexual pleasure, and the love making between Winston and Julia is there way of resisting the totalitarian regime.

The next two lines are referring to their capture and torture at the hands of the Thought Police. Despite the fact that they are constantly beaten and forced to confess to crimes they still attempt to hold onto their love.

"If we live our life in fear I'll wait a thousand years Just to see you smile again Quell your prayers for love and peace You'll wake the thought police We can hide the truth inside"

Winston wishes that he and Julia could be together in a different world where they could be together without worry. At the same time he constantly worries about waking the Thought Police (obvious reference) and hopes that they can continue their affair without showing outward emotion in public.

"The night has reached its end We can't pretend, we must run We must run It's time to run .. Take us away from here Protect us from further harm Resistance"

I'm stumped on this part of the song. It could be a reference to their capture and that they can now no longer pretend everything will work out for the better. It could also be a reference to the end of the book when they see each other for the last time. The night representing that their relationship has passed, and now they must move on and try to avoid more torture or death at the hands of the party. That's just a guess though and I'd love to hear opinions on this last part.