Lyric discussion by sadwednesday 

Cover art for Dodo lyrics by David Bowie

Come on people, crack a book now and then. The album's called 1984, no? So, -going out on a limb here- wouldn't it make since that this is all about the Thought Police, and the ordinary, everyday snitches - " He thinks he's well screened from the top. It's a shame his children disagree. They coolly decide to sell him down the line. Daddy's brainwashing time. "

In 1984 the children are most people's inevitable snitch, who turn them in for suspected "treason".

... Come on people, a little thing called literacy.

Song Meaning

The album is called "Diamond Dogs" not "1984"

The album is called "Diamond Dogs" not "1984" but it's based on the book.

Actually, the album is called Diamond Dogs. Come on Sadwednesday, a little thing called literacy!

Be careful who you belittle when you don't know what you are talking about yourself.