The Resistance

Reading the Resistance lyrics instantly sparked several themes that are related to George Orwell’s novel 1984. To begin, the theme of Totalitarianism is resembled both in the lyrics and in the novel.
The main goal in the novel was to warn of the serious danger totalitarianism inflicts on society. George Orwell clearly describes the terrifying degree of power and control implied by a totalitarian regime/party. In such cases many things are limited such as freedom of thought, rights and humanity were monitored and shattered. Orwell was a socialist and strongly believed in the rebellion to enable advancement in society. A dystopia is presented, meaning a perfect totalitarian state. The lyrics show the fear, discomfort and disappointment of being placed in such society. Lines 1-3 clearly backup my saying. ‘‘Is our secret safe tonight? And are we out of sight? Or will our world come tumbling down?’’ These lines portray that the theme is combined both in the lyrics and in the novel. The party has universal control over society, blocking people from thinking for themselves and having thoughts of their own and the lyrics convey if their ‘‘secret’’ is safe and are they not being watched or in other words will the party find them and is the party monitoring them and then bring their world tumbling down with severe punishment. Within the lyrics there are also words of rally and enthusiasm and potential hope, as Orwell believed. ‘‘Let our hearts ignite’’ shows the faith that they will at one time overcome. They live in fear but they will strive and wait to see each other smile again. The people are manipulated, but they are aware and they will pay any price to be happy once again and maintain the love and never give in.