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Disorder
Joy Division Lyrics
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Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
Lose sensations, spare the insults, leave them for another day
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling
Take the shock away
It's getting faster, moving faster now
It's getting out of hand
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs
It's a no man's land
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing
Getting frequent now
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling
Let it out somehow
What means to you, what means to me
And we will meet again
I'm watching you, I'm watching
Oh I'll take no pity from your friends
Who is right? Who can tell?
And who gives a damn right now?
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
I've got the spirit
But lose the feeling
I've got the spirit
But lose the feeling
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
"Disorder" is a song by Joy Division, and it is one of their most well-known tracks. The song is about feeling lost and disconnected from society, and waiting for someone to come and guide the way to a more "normal" life. Ian Curtis, Joy Division's lead singer and songwriter, has struggled with depression and other mental health issues, and the lyrics reflect these struggles. The chorus, "I've got the spirit, lose the feeling," represents Curtis's desire to feel something, anything, even if it's not pleasant.
The song's structure and melody also portray this sense of disconnection and confusion. The tempo and intensity of the music increase as the song progresses, culminating in the final chorus where Curtis repeats "feeling" over and over again, emphasizing his inability to truly experience emotions. The repeated line, "Until the spirit new sensation takes hold," hints at a glimmer of hope that someday Curtis will be able to break free from his emotional numbness.
Overall, "Disorder" is a powerful commentary on the struggles of mental health and the desire to feel connected to the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand
I am lost and searching for someone to lead me through life.
Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
I wonder if experiencing typical emotions will bring me happiness.
Lose sensations, spare the insults, leave them for another day
I try to ignore or suppress my emotions and negative experiences.
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away
I feel alive, but I want to numb myself to avoid pain or distress.
It's getting faster, moving faster now, it's getting out of hand
Life's pace is accelerating beyond my control and I'm overwhelmed.
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land
I'm in an unfamiliar or deserted place where I feel lost or isolated.
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now
I sense chaos and danger around me increasingly often.
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow
I have vitality within me, but I want to release it in a healthy way.
What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again
What has significance for others or myself will reconnect us someday.
I'm watching you, I'm watching, oh I'll take no pity from your friends
I'm observing you, but I won't accept sympathy from those close to you.
Who is right? Who can tell? And who gives a damn right now?
Everyone argues, and it doesn't matter who's correct in this present moment.
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know
Only when you experience a new feeling will you realize the old one's impact.
I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
I have energy to face life, though I may sacrifice experiencing certain emotions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner
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@slaapkat66
I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand,
Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
These sensations barely interest me for another day,
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away.
It's getting faster, moving faster now, it's getting out of hand,
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land,
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now,
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow.
What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again,
I'm watching you, I'm watching her, I'll take no pity from your friends,
Who is right, who can tell, and who gives a damn right now,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling,
I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling.
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling.
@ammverdelimon6943
I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand
Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
Lose sensations, spare the insults, leave them for another day
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling
Take the shock away
It's getting faster, moving faster now
It's getting out of hand
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs
It's a no man's land
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing
Getting frequent now
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling
Let it out somehow
What means to you, what means to me
And we will meet again
I'm watching you, I'm watching
Oh I'll take no pity from your friends
Who is right? Who can tell?
And who gives a damn right now?
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold
Then you know
I've got the spirit
But lose the feeling
I've got the spirit
But lose the feeling
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
@misterbrymo
Tell your kids about Joy Division
@leenhennekam9906
My dad did so and now i am a huge fan of joy division, I don't listen to any other music actually
@vaginacorporation
Why not?
@misca739
Lord of darkness your life must be boring
@arimitrani
I did it
@rdunk77
I catch my five year old humming JD songs to himself from time to time. Makes me smile.
@kenfleischman
"The wrong generation" doesn't exist. Music is timeless.
@IncredulousMisanthrope
@Doug Mooney no he didn't. Every generation has things that other generations may lack. Even these days we have bands that may be just as good as those from the 80s....take "Molchat Doma" for example...
@raiderpdog
Yep, the music is out there waiting; for the right, open minds to find it. Doesn't matter if the song is 300 years old or 3 months old, timeless music has a way of having the right person find it, sometimes right when they needed it in their life. And then they can't believe how they lived without it.
@okloomer6290
im 15 years old