This Way Out
Doomsday Run: Unveiling Government Secrets Through Wall of Voodoo's This Way Out
Lyrics
Who's got a hand on the crackdown?
Asking who has control over a crackdown or strict enforcement.
Who's got the word on the double talk?
Questioning who has information about deceptive or misleading speech.
Hands on the wheel in a flash of steel
Describing someone taking control with determination and speed.
We got a secret letter with a government seal
Referring to a confidential letter with a government seal.
And a ticket for a doomsday run
Having a ticket for a mission with catastrophic consequences.
We're goin' on a doomsday run
Expressing the commencement of a dangerous mission.
Ticket for a doomsday run
Reiterating the ticket for the impending risky journey.
Bombs away
Declaring the initiation of a bombing operation.
Chorus:
Chorus indicating the readiness for a doomsday mission.
Gotta ticket for a doomsday run
Reaffirming the possession of a ticket for a catastrophic journey.
We're goin' on a doomsday run
Stating the commencement of the perilous mission.
Ticket for a doomsday run
Repeating the notion of having a ticket for a doomsday run.
I never get it wrong
Asserting confidence in decision-making.
I always get it right!
Expressing a consistent track record of being correct.
Nerves are pinched but the heads are calm
Describing a tense situation with composed individuals.
The cargo's all loaded and the red light's on
Indicating preparation for a mission with loaded cargo and activated warnings.
Check the map, you navigator sap
Advising the navigator to check the map to avoid disaster.
Or we'll all end up with our heads in our lap
Warning of dire consequences if navigation is neglected.
Chorus repeat x2
Repeating the chorus for emphasis.
Who's in charge? Better ask the sarge
Questioning who is in control and suggesting consulting a sergeant.
If ya wanna go there
Advising to inquire with the sergeant to reach a destination.
He's got the word on the double-talk
Indicating the sergeant has information on deceptive speech.
If you run, well, you better walk
Warning that running may lead to negative consequences.
This way out
Repeating "This way out" as a directional guide or escape route.
This way out
-This way out
-This way out
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