True Faith '94
New Order Lyrics
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Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
When I was a very small boy
Very small boys talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
And the value of destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there was just no way of knowing
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time and you took my money
Now I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
The lyrics to New Order's "True Faith" convey a sense of freedom, nostalgia, and the cost of growing up. The opening lines discuss a feeling of being "in motion" and having "a sudden sense of liberty," suggesting a newfound freedom that the singer feels they may have been lacking before. There's a sense of detachment and indifference that the singer expresses in the lines, "I don't care 'cause I'm not there / And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow." It seems as though they are trying to distance themselves from something or someone that they feel is holding them back.
The chorus captures the bittersweet nostalgia that we often feel when we look back on our childhoods. The singer declares that "My morning sun is the drug that brings me near / To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear." They are suggesting that there's something addictive about the feeling of being transported back to their youth, even though it's painful for them to confront the fear and anxiety that began to replace their innocence.
The final verse takes on a darker, more cynical tone as the singer discusses the price paid for growing up. There seems to be a sense of betrayal in the lines, "You took my time and you took my money / Now I fear you've left me standing / In a world that's so demanding." The singer feels as though they were promised something that they never received, whether that be a sense of security, a guarantee of success, or simply a life that made sense.
Overall, "True Faith" is a layered exploration of the conflicts and challenges of growing up and moving forward. It captures the complexity of youth and adulthood, and the way in which our memories and emotions can be both a source of comfort and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so extraordinary
I feel incredible and unique
Something's got a hold on me
I feel captivated or controlled by something
I get this feeling I'm in motion
I feel like I'm moving forward or progressing
A sudden sense of liberty
A sudden feeling of freedom or release
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
I don't care about my current situation because it doesn't matter to me
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
I don't know what will happen tomorrow or if I'll still be alive, so it doesn't concern me
Again and again I've taken too much
I've indulged in things too much and too often
Of the things that cost you too much
These things have negative consequences or come at a high cost
I used to think that the day would never come
I used to believe that certain things would never happen
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
I believed that I would find happiness or joy in ordinary things
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
The simple things that make me happy are like a drug that brings me closer to a lost sense of childhood happiness
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I lost my sense of childhood innocence and happiness, and it's been replaced with fear and negativity
When I was a very small boy
When I was a young child
Very small boys talked to me
I had imaginary friends or talked to myself when I was young
Now that we've grown up together
As I've grown older, my imaginary friends have evolved or changed with me
They're afraid of what they see
Others may be afraid or confused by my imagination or inner world as an adult
That's the price that we all pay
We all pay a price or face consequences for being different or standing out
And the value of destiny comes to nothing
Fate or destiny may not have any real value or purpose
I can't tell you where we're going
I don't know where life will take us
I guess there was just no way of knowing
Maybe there was no way to predict or prepare for what's to come
The chances are we've gone too far
We've likely gone too far with certain things and can't turn back
You took my time and you took my money
Someone has taken advantage of me and taken things that are valuable to me
Now I fear you've left me standing
I'm afraid that I've been abandoned or left alone in a difficult situation
In a world that's so demanding
Life can be very demanding and challenging
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I believed that I would find meaning or purpose in simple things
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner, Stephen Eric Hague
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@diddydoo5299
@@ericdraven3420 I disagree. I don't think either of them can be compared because they really are two separate groups from two different places in time. Both groups once contained the same human beings, but there really I believe the similarities end.
Joy division initially attempted to pursue an early punk sound, which was gaining significant momentum in England during their time. Their sound was directly influenced by their producer and the band as a whole were influenced by their humble beginnings as lower to middle class citizens as well as Ian curtis's creative contributions. In a different world they would have been an unsuccessful (albeit good) punk band lost in the scene...
Once they had gained enough traction and decided to reinvent themselves, I'm sure they had alot less pressure going forward without Ian and embracing the new decade...with changing tastes, musically and socially. With a new eagerness to distance themselves from the past, take advantage of everything the new decade had to offer and relish in their successes and have fun, lighten up a little and see the world. They expected to tour America as joy division (of course they never got the chance) which no doubt left them disappointed. The reinvention left the band to explore different creative freedoms as well as a new, refined and fresh sound fit for a technologically advancing society. (Also it helps that they decided to break out of the DIY punk scene and explore a musical style which was more fit for a mainstream audience)
Their sound is the culmination of all of this. They held onto their beginnings, and all that they had learned from it. The mistakes with their producer, and not knowing their true worth...letting themselves settle for less. They realized their true potential as musicians with new order and this is why new order are one of those groups we remember today as synonymous with the 80's aesthetic. It takes talent, creativity and alot of experienced emotions to create such sounds which still stick with us decades later. Almost timeless, because it speaks to our sadness, our tragic memories of the past...but also gets us to move and dance, to feel alive and remember why we should go on.
Once someone had made a point to me that if Ian Curtis had not decided to leave this ugly (sometimes beautiful) world, that joy division would have continued down it's electronic influenced path...
Either way I don't think this song is anywhere comparible with anything from unknown pleasures. Mostly because unknown pleasures is produced with instruments being recorded like you would a conventional band. New order took advantage of new techniques during their time to produce a heavily electronic influenced album. This could be a conscious decision they made to create a new chapter for themselves and move on from their past, which was a rather tragic, didn't achieve what they were hoping for as a group and left the band in a sort of limbo.
@lalytouil1867
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
When I was a very small boy
Very small boys talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
And the value of destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there was just no way of knowing
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time and you took my money
Now I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
@liamobee5515
Still one of the best songs ever made! 😊
@jonasc.5910
1987 was a smashing year for music. REM, Depeche Mode, U2, New Order, The Cult and The Cure all released iconic albums.
@sevengates222
Only Depeche mode, New Order and Cure are masterpiece
@landonleblanc2694
The Cult are masters@@sevengates222
@livndiea9er
Cannot believe it’s been 35 years since summer of ‘87! This song and The Cure’s just like heaven hit the radio that summer. Awesome memories!!
@jonasc.5910
Beautiful days.
@tickedoffnow
One of the Greatest Songs ever written
@amandaramos4322
I just listened to this song for the very first time and it was amazing 🤩!!!!
@CPUMaster500
I absolutely LOVE this song!!
@Kevingoblue
We used to dance to this until we damn near passed out....1987..