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Introduction:
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VERSE 1:
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In 1985, I placed a bet and lied, losing all that I had, at least with all my heart intact
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In 1985, Orwell was proved right, Torville and Dean's bolero, redundant as a sad welsh chapel
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In 1985, in 1985
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So God is dead, like Nietzsche said,
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Superstition is all we have left
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Circle the wagons, we're under attack
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We've realised there's no going back, we've realised there's no going back
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VERSE 2:
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In 1985, the Civil War failed why, kept hidden like scars of birth, nature unable to soften the words
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In 1985, my words they came alive, friends were made for life, Morrissey and Marr gave me choice
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In 1985, in 1985
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So God is dead, like Nietzsche said
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Only 16 years of age, he said
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See all the tears, for the walking dead
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We've realised there's no going back, we've realised there's no going back
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ENDING:
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In 1985, I placed a bet and lied, losing all that I had