Lyric discussion by penfiend 

I also assumed this was about Julia from 1984, although of course interpreting it differently is totally cool. It just reminded me of her, with references to dressing like a boy, and having messed up make-up which I believe is mentioned in one of the scenes in the book where Winston and Julia are in their secret room above the antique shop or whatever. :) David Bowie is amazing either way!

that was an amazing interpretation! Never thought this could have something to do with 1984, but it's just awesome

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