Prod… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook & Stephen Morris.
Produced by Martin Hannett.
Recorded March 1980, Britannia Row, London.
Released 18 July 1980 on Closer.
Personnel Vocals by Ian Curtis. Guitar by Bernard Sumner. Bass by Peter Hook. Drums by Stephen Morris.
A Means to an End
Joy Division Lyrics
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One day will be improved
Eternal rights we left behind
We were the better kind
Two the same, set free too
I always looked to you
I always looked to you
We fought for good, stood side by side
Our friendship never died
On stranger waves, the lows and highs
Our vision touched the sky
Immortalists with points to prove
I put my trust in you
I put my trust in you
I put my trust in you
A house somewhere on foreign soil
Where aging lovers call
Is this your goal, your final needs
Where dogs and vultures eat
Committed still, I turn to go
I put my trust in you
I put my trust in you
I put my trust in you
I put my trust in you
In you, in you, in you
Put my trust in you, in you
The lyrics to Joy Division's A Means to an End appear to be about the uncertain nature of life and the inevitability of its end. The opening lines, "A legacy so far removed, one day will be improved," suggest that the singer is contemplating the mark they will leave on the world after they are gone. They hope that their legacy will be "improved" by future generations, implying that they were not completely satisfied with their own achievements. The line "eternal rights we left behind, we were the better kind" could be seen as a reflection on the fleeting nature of youth, and the feeling that they were part of a generation that was somehow better than those that came after.
The chorus ("I always looked to you") appears to be addressed to someone close to the singer, perhaps a friend or loved one. The verses preceding the chorus describe a close friendship that endured through difficult times ("we fought for good, stood side by side") and aimed high ("our vision touched the sky"). However, there is a sense of disillusionment that pervades the song. The line "committed still, I turn to go" suggests that the singer is leaving someone or something behind, perhaps to pursue a goal that they believe is important. The final image of a "house somewhere on foreign soil, where aging lovers call" suggests that the singer is contemplating their own mortality and the transience of human existence.
Overall, A Means to an End is a melancholic reflection on life, death, and the search for meaning. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation and could be seen as a reflection on youth culture, the Cold War era, or simply the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
A legacy so far removed
The mark that has been left behind by us is not one that we recognize anymore
One day will be improved
What we left behind will one day be corrected and bettered.
Eternal rights we left behind
We left behind eternal rights of freedom and equality.
We were the better kind
We were of a superior quality and character.
Two the same, set free too
We were similar and equal, and we both were afforded the same opportunity for freedom.
I always looked to you
I always depended you and sought your leadership.
We fought for good, stood side by side
We fought for justice and righteousness with steadfastness and as equals.
Our friendship never died
Our bond never weakened or disappeared.
On stranger waves, the lows and highs
We experienced the ups and downs of unfamiliar, uncharted territories.
Our vision touched the sky
Our aspirations and dreams were immense and reached great heights.
Immortalists with points to prove
We were determined and confident, with a desire to leave a permanent impact.
I put my trust in you
I believed in and relied on you.
A house somewhere on foreign soil
A home in an unknown and unfamiliar land.
Where aging lovers call
Where old, devoted couples reside.
Is this your goal, your final needs
Is this what you ultimately desire or need.
Where dogs and vultures eat
Where there is decay, destruction and a lack of humanity.
Committed still, I turn to go
Despite everything, I'm still devoted, but it's time to leave and go forward.
Put my trust in you, in you, in you
Multiple repetitions of the statement made throughout the song that highlights the bond and trust of the singer towards the person being addressed.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
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A Means To An End
Joy Division
Um legado até agora removido
Um dia será aperfeiçoado
Direitos eternos deixados para trás
A gente era do melhor tipo
Dois iguais, ambos livres
Eu sempre pareci com você
Eu sempre pareci com você
Eu sempre pareci com você
Nós lutamos pelo bem, lado a lado
Nossa amizade nunca morreu
Sobre ondas estranhas, as baixas e as altas
Nossa visão tocou os céus
Imortalistas com argumentos para provar
Eu confiei em você
Eu confiei em você
Eu confiei em você
Uma casa em algum lugar em solo estrangeiro
Onde antiquados amantes chamam
É esse seu objetivo, suas necessidades finais?
Onde cães e abutres comem
Ainda comprometido, me viro para partir
Eu confiei em você
Eu confiei em você
Eu confiei em você
Eu confiei em você
Em você, em você, em você
Confiei em você
Em você
@SPiderman-rh2zk
Out of all of Joy Division's songs this gives me the most energy, you can get a fearsome pace listening to this
@latentni.radovac
whatever "fearsome pace" means...
@SPiderman-rh2zk
@@latentni.radovac Go touch grass
@latentni.radovac
@@SPiderman-rh2zk Thank you for reminding me of such feasible activity, obwohl it is unnecessary. Shoudn't I refrain from the unnecessary feasible ? I think I should. How about you?
@kristelroca2723
The bass line!
@sweetnuthin
One to rival even the Cure for sure
@charlesleeray4932
Peter Hook rules.
@gloo1884
@237 they definitely can
@vnessa33
@@gloo1884 the cure? more like the sickness
@lordmanhammer666
It’s a pain In The The ass but it rips once you’ve got it down to a science