Bizarre Love Triangle
Joy Division / New Order Lyrics


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Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine
But it's a problem I find
Living a life that I can't leave behind
But there's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes
And it's what nobody knows
Well every day my confusion grows

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way
I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself
That if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
(Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say)
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray




I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bizarre Love Triangle describe the complicated feelings of a person who is in love with someone but cannot express their feelings openly. The singer is deeply in love with someone, and every thought of them makes them feel "shot right through with a bolt of blue." The singer acknowledges that the problem of loving someone they can't be with is their own issue but one they struggle to leave behind. The lyrics capture the confusion and frustration of unrequited love and the pain it causes. The singer feels that the wisdom of others won’t set them free because it is something that only they understand. The lyrics also explore the idea of wanting to be oneself and not knowing how to do so when one is in love. The singer can't help but love this person, but they don't know how to be themselves around them, making them feel more confused.


The chorus of the song, "Every time I see you falling, I get down on my knees and pray. I'm waiting for that final moment. You say the words that I can't say," encapsulates the underlying theme of the song. The singer deeply wants to express their feelings but can't find the courage to do so. They are waiting for the final moment when the other person expresses their love so that they can reciprocate. However, that moment never comes, and they are left to pray for a future where their feelings will be reciprocated.


Overall, Bizarre Love Triangle is a powerful song that explores the complexities of love and the complications that can arise between two people. The lyrics capture the sense of longing, confusion, and desperation that can come with unrequited love.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I think of you
Every time my thoughts are consumed by you


I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
I feel a sudden burst of emotion that overwhelms me


It's no problem of mine
I acknowledge that your situation is not my responsibility


But it's a problem I find
However, your situation still affects me greatly


Living a life that I can't leave behind
I am struggling to move on from a past that still haunts me


But there's no sense in telling me
I am aware that any advice or consolation will not change my feelings


The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
Even though I may not have all the answers, I know that blindly following the advice of others will not bring release


But that's the way that it goes
I acknowledge that this is just the way life works


And it's what nobody knows
No one can truly comprehend the complexity of my inner turmoil


Well every day my confusion grows
My confusion and uncertainty about my feelings only intensifies with time


Every time I see you falling
Whenever I witness your struggles


I get down on my knees and pray
I plead with a higher power to help you overcome them


I'm waiting for that final moment
I am waiting for a decisive moment that will change everything


You say the words that I can't say
When you finally express your true feelings that I have been holding back


I feel fine and I feel good
I may feel content with the current situation


I'm feeling like I never should
However, I know that this feeling is not appropriate or sustainable


Whenever I get this way
Whenever I feel this confusing mix of emotions


I just don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words to describe my feelings


Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I long for a simpler time when our relationship was less complicated


I'm not sure what this could mean
I am uncertain about the true implications of our relationship


I don't think you're what you seem
I suspect that there is more to you than meets the eye


I do admit to myself
I have come to acknowledge within myself


That if I hurt someone else
That if I cause pain to others


Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be
I will never understand the true nature of our relationship if I continue to cause harm


Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Vocals


Every time I see you falling
Whenever I witness your struggles


I get down on my knees and pray
I plead with a higher power to help you overcome them


I'm waiting for that final moment
I am waiting for a decisive moment that will change everything


You say the words that I can't say
When you finally express your true feelings that I have been holding back


Every time I see you falling
Whenever I witness your struggles


I get down on my knees and pray
I plead with a higher power to help you overcome them


I'm waiting for that final moment
I am waiting for a decisive moment that will change everything


You say the words that I can't say
When you finally express your true feelings that I have been holding back


Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Vocals




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@florencepi6232

Lyrics:
Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine, but it's a problem I find
Livin' a life that I can't leave behind
There's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes and it's what nobody knows
Well, every day my confusion grows
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way, I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday?
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself that if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say



@leandroospina6771

Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine, but it's a problem I find
Livin' a life that I can't leave behind
There's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes and it's what nobody knows
Well, every day my confusion grows
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way, I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday?
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself that if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say



@mercurialmagictrees

totally I feel it has some sort of mystical quality

like it's about life and death and the afterlife

every time I see you fall

I get down on my knees and pray

basically every time you die, I miss you but It ends up fine in the future



@mikedupree9032

Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine
But it's a problem I find
Living a life that I can't leave behind
But there's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes
And it's what nobody knows
well every day my confusion grows

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way
I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself
That if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say



@jorgemoreno1692

LYRICS:
Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine
But it's a problem I find

Living a life that I can't leave behind
But there's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes
And it's what nobody knows
well every day my confusion grows

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way
I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself
That if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say



All comments from YouTube:

@ruthywaks156

This masterpiece was released in 1986. It has been making me happy for 38 years. Thanks to New Order for this masterpiece.

@lavielemond

Have you ever heard this soundcheck by the band in late December, 1985 (12 days before my 12th birthday!) , perchance? Although this always has, & always will be my favourite song (esp' the Ship Pettibone mix from 'Substance', as well as Richard X's awesome later mix), I LOVE the different lyrics & often wish that they'd at least retained some of them...anyway, cheers & best wishes from sunny 'Down Under', my friend...take care out there...Matt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ-03D0tdvs

@chrissiebawn9357

❤🙏🎵🌍🕊😀

@alexanderthompson-rq7nx

yes, it has made me happy too.

@sayjaibao01188

Timeless masterpiece that still sounds fresh 4 decades later. ❤❤❤

@somedudeRyan

This song could be 40 minutes long and I'd still play it a second time.

@shamiir18

It's about the 5th time I play it LOL! Can't get enough of it

@sanketsanket9793

True

@lesant7659

This song makes me cry cause is representing the 80's era. The 80's is long gone 😢

@somedudeRyan

@@lesant7659 It's still alive in you and the others that love it too.

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