For we are opposed around the world

By a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy

That relies primarily on covert means

For expanding its sphere of influence

On infiltration instead of invasion

On subversion instead of elections

On intimidation instead of free choice

On guerrillas by night instead of armies by day

It is a system which has conscripted

Vast human and material resources

Into the building of a tightly knit

Highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic

Intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations

Its preparations are concealed, not published

Its mistakes are buried, not headlined

Its dissenters are silenced, not praised

[Chorus]

Free, yeah, I'm free

From your ins-ins-inciting

You can't brainwash me

You've got a problem

Free, yeah I'm free

From society

You can't control me

I'm a defector

[Verse 1]

You think you're strong and you can't be broken

But your empire is dissolving

You thought, you thought I was weak

But you got it wrong, look into my eyes, I'm a defector

[Chorus]

Free, yeah, I'm free

From your ins-ins-inciting

You can't brainwash me

You've got a problem

Free, yeah I'm free

From society

You can't control me

I'm a defector

[Verse 2]

Your blood is blue and your mind's turned green

And your belly is all yellow

You believe your throne is too high

To be overthrown, we'll watch it get razed by a defector

[Chorus]

Free, yeah, I'm free

From your ins-ins-inciting

You can't brainwash me

You've got a problem

Free, yeah I'm free

From society

You can't control me

I'm a defector

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]

I'm a defector

[Chorus]

Free, yeah, I'm free

From your ins-ins-inciting

You can't brainwash me

You've got a problem

Free, yeah I'm free

From society

You can't control me

I'm a defector

[Outro — JFK]

We look for strength and assistance

Confident that with your help

Man will be what he was born to be:

Free and independent