LYRICS - 1984

“1984”

by emma johnson

8-30-98

#392

LYRICS:

Hello my name is Winston Smith.

My existence is no myth.

Even though I should be dead

there’re things I have to tell you instead.

I met up with this girl named Julia in 1984

She had sex with a few score.

You may think she was kind-of a whore.

But she never let on that she thought 2 + 2 is 4.

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

The thought police.

The police patrol.

The Party wanted

To gain more control.

Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength.

War is Peace.

Will these slogans ever cease?

Big Brother is watching you

So, now what are you gonna do?

Big Brother is watching you

So, now what are you gonna do?

Then I thought I caught O’Brien’s eye

He was thinking the same thing:

DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER

DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER

What problems will this bring?

Your comrade may be vaporized

Because the party never compromised.

Just swallow your emotions

And continue your devotions

to the B. B.

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

The Inner Party members put their evidence in a memory hole.

Keeping the conspiracy secret would be their only goal.

Then the lie would pass for the permanent truth.

And you would pay your price if you found that this was uncouth.

The chocolate ration went down from 30 to 20.

But you still thank Big Brother for giving you plenty.

They give demonstrations while really they’re in crisis.

How will we deal with the razorblade prices?

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

They can make you say most anything

But they can’t make you believe it.

You’ll say what they want you to say

Even if you can’t conceive it.

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

Big Brother is watching you.

So, now what are you gonna do?

Now what are you gonna do?

Now what are you gonna do?

Now what are you gonna do?

Now what are you gonna do?

('cause) Big Brother is watching you

Now what are you gonna do?

LYRICS W/ CHORDS:

LYRICS - Funky Music

Emma Johnson

7-19-98

#258

“funky music”

LYRICS:

When you start playin’

that funky music

I just can’t get it

out of my soul.

So when you put on

that funky music

don’t let me scare you

when I start to dance.

I may hafta get

you on the dance floor.

I will do anything

to make it so;

but, whatever that is

you do not know.

When you start playin’

that funky music

I just can’t get it

out of my soul.

So when you put on

that funky music

don’t be afraid when

I lose control.

Mr. D.J.

play my song

or I’ll hurt you

severely.

Quit playing

that shit,

about the rain gone

and seeing clearly.

Just one suggestion

and I’ll get out of

your face:

If you put on

funky music

we can rock this place!

LYRICS W/ CHORDS:

Red Bird Mission trip to Appalachia

10th grade Methodist youth group trip, Houghton, MI, 1998
We built a porch and a deck for a family in Kentucky.
Pictures by Joel.

The green taxis in Mexico

Wish you were here!

Here I am enjoying Mexico! I ♥ Acapulco!