"Oceania, 'tis for thee!"

[Akiyama]

Does anyone know the lyrics to this song? I just watched the film "1984" and the complete song (it is Oceania's national anthem) is sung at the end of the film over the closing credits.

And on a related note, in Charles Stross's book of short stories "Toast", there is a sequel to 1984, set (I think) in 2034. Has anyone read it? Is it any good?

 

[ljofa]

Don't know the lyrics, no. However, according to several sites, the soundtrack does have the lyrics printed on the booklet (you don't get them with the DVD release) so if you can get a hold of a copy either for yourself or ask the library to cough a copy up.

 

[VILenin1918]

Strong and peaceful, wise and brave;
Fighting the fight for the whole world to save.
We the people will ceaselessly strive
To keep our great revolution alive.
Unfurl the banners, look at the screen;
Never before has such glory been seen.

Oceania, Oceania, Oceania, 'tis for thee.
Every deed, every thought 'tis for thee.
Every deed, every thought 'tis for thee.