Priests, sheikhs, politicians People of power so called elite Concrete high-rise institutions Corporate strength to spin deceit There's a place where they all gather A place set aside all nice and neat Inside networks on the pipeline Where uncle sam has a front row seat How can you fall asleep, when the world's on fire How can you fall asleep, under a thousand eyes As they're watching you and everything you desire How can you rest beneath these satellites Every step, every step you take They'll be there, wide awake Unblinking eyes of endless grey This is our surveillance state Every day, every call you make They'll be there, to run a trace Every number, every face This is our surveillance state Every day, every day you face Try to push try to stay awake Are you live or are you safe This is our surveillance state How can you fall asleep, when the world's on fire How can you turn your back and just deny That they're listening when you're burning up the wires How can you rest beneath these satellites