You take your happy pill Now you know you're having the time of your life You follow what they give still you want more You can still make it to paradise? Living for the next best thing It's gonna be hot and you want it If you aim high you'll always win 'Cause it's now or it's never Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing's quite what it was before Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing feels like it did before It's so 1984 and you just can't get enough of this Modern day m-m-modern day living You haven't quite figured it out But you're certain black is white so they all say You believe all the hype you have no doubt Having it all will come your way You can have your guns and toys If it gives you something to do You can make a lot of noise 'Cause it doesn't really matter Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing's quite what it was before Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing feels like it did before It's so 1984 and you just can't get enough of this Modern day m-m-modern day living They're watching you, watching me, watching everything disappear. Watching me, watching you, you will learn to love the fear (Nothing's quite what it was before) You'll love the fear (Nothing feels like it did before) 'Cause you love the fear It's so 1984 and you just can't get enough of this Modern day m-m-modern day living Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing's quite what it was before Modern day m-m-modern day living Nothing feels like it did before It's so 1984 and you just can't get enough of this Modern day m-m-modern day living