Sex Crime (1984)

The lyrics convey a speaker who feels watched and trapped in a place where privacy seems impossible. The repeated words and cries create a tense, forceful mood rather than telling a detailed story. The speaker’s wish not to be living there suggests deep distress, while the repeated reference to “Nineteen eighty four” points toward a world of oppressive surveillance and control.

Several images make that pressure vivid. “Eyes over me” suggests someone observing the speaker, though it could mean a specific watcher or a broader feeling of being monitored. Facing a wall and turning away from everything imply withdrawal and helplessness. Later, pulling bricks down to leave a hole in the wall may suggest trying to break through a barrier—or exposing the watcher’s view, making the act of looking visible.

“Sexcrime” is repeated as a charged label, but the lyrics do not explain exactly what crime is meant or who is involved. It may connect sexuality with punishment, shame, or state control; the title’s wording alone does not settle the meaning. The song’s references evoke a surveillance society, while the speaker’s private situation remains unclear. That ambiguity leaves the lyrics focused on fear and resistance rather than a fully explained narrative.