Crystal
Joy Division / New Order Lyrics
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(Hey)
We break easy
(Hoo)
I'm a poor man
(Hey)
If you leave me
(Hoo)
(Hey)
Then forgotten
It was summer
(Hey)
Now it's autumn
(Hoo)
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore (Whenever you're here with me)
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
(Hoo, hey)
We're like crystal
It's not easy
(Hoo)
With your love
(Hey)
You could feed me
(Hoo)
Every man (every man)
(Hey)
And every woman (every woman)
Needs someone
(Hey)
So keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming (keep it coming)
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
The song "Crystal" by Joy Division / New Order is a pop-rock track that is composed of short lyrics with repetitious phrases. The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but they primarily revolve around the concept of fragility and the search for love. The song opens with the line "We're like crystal, we break easy", which is repeated throughout the song. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for how humans are fragile and can easily break emotionally, physically or mentally. The mention of summer turning to autumn also suggests the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human relationships.
The next lines talk about the singer being a poor man, who is applauded and then forgotten, which could be interpreted as a commentary on fame and how it is fickle. The lines "I'm a man in a rage, with a girl I betrayed" suggest that the singer may be grappling with guilt or regret over a past action. However, the song takes a positive turn in the chorus, as it talks about the transformative power of love. The lines "Here comes love, it's like honey / You can't buy it with money / You're not alone anymore" suggest that love can heal and bring people closer together.
Overall, "Crystal" is a catchy, upbeat song that is open to different interpretations. It explores themes of fragility, fame, regret, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're like crystal
We're fragile and easily breakable
(Hey)
We break easy
We're not strong enough to handle pressure
(Hoo)
I'm a poor man
I don't have much to offer
(Hey)
If you leave me
I'll be devastated without you
(Hoo)
I'm applauded
I'm celebrated when things are good
(Hey)
Then forgotten
But quickly forgotten when things are bad
It was summer
Things used to be better
(Hey)
Now it's autumn
Things are now uncertain or worse
(Hoo)
I don't know what to say
I'm at a loss for words
You don't care anyway
You're not listening no matter what I say
I'm a man in a rage
I'm angry and frustrated
With a girl I betrayed
I've hurt someone I care about
Here comes love
Love is arriving
It's like honey
It's sweet and irresistible
You can't buy it with money
It's priceless and can't be bought
You're not alone anymore (Whenever you're here with me)
You have someone to rely on
You shook me to the core
You've had a profound effect on me
(Hoo, hey)
With your love
Your love is sustaining me
(Hey)
You could feed me
Your love is nourishing and fulfilling
(Hoo)
Every man (every man)
Everyone needs love
(Hey)
And every woman (every woman)
Everyone needs love
Needs someone
Everyone needs someone to rely on
So keep it coming
Keep the love and support coming
Keep it coming
Don't stop the support
Keep it coming
I need your love and support
Keep it coming
I can't do it without you
Keep it coming
I'm relying on you
Keep it coming (keep it coming)
I need your love and support
I don't know what to say
I'm at a loss for words
You don't care anyway
You're not listening no matter what I say
I'm a man in a rage
I'm angry and frustrated
With a girl I betrayed
I've hurt someone I care about
Here comes love
Love is arriving
It's like honey
It's sweet and irresistible
You can't buy it with money
It's priceless and can't be bought
You're not alone anymore
You have someone to rely on
You shook me to the core
You've had a profound effect on me
You shook me to the core
You've had a profound effect on me
You shook me to the core
You've had a profound effect on me
You shook me to the core
You've had a profound effect on me
Keep it coming
I need your love and support
Keep it coming
Don't stop the support
Keep it coming
I'm relying on you
Keep it coming
I can't do it without you
Keep it coming
I need your love and support
Keep it coming
Don't stop the support
Keep it coming
I'm counting on you
Keep it coming
I can't make it alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Gillian Lesley Gilbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fabiopedrazzi
We're like crystal (Hey)
We break easy (Hoo)
I'm a poor man (Hey)
If you leave me (Hoo)
I'm applauded (Hey)
Then forgotten
It was summer (Hey)
Now it's autumn (Hoo)
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
We're like crystal (Hey)
It's not easy (Hoo)
With your love (Hey)
You could feed me (Hoo)
Every man (Hey)
And every woman (Hoo)
Needs someone (Hey)
So keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
@impresosrimactalleresgrafi8107
We're like crystal
We break easy
I'm a poor man
If you leave me
I'm applauded
Then forgotten
It was summer
Now it's autumn
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore (Whenever you're here with me)
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
We're like crystal
It's not easy
With your love
You could feed me
Every man
And every woman
Needs someone
So keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming (keep it coming)
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
Keep it coming
@chatorink1208
this song came out in 2001 and looks like it was recorded last week.
Unbeliveble!!!
@anthonystewart677
I'm not a huge New Order fan, but this hit the spot the very first time I heard it and it still does. That performance they did on Jools Holland was fantastic as well. I also loved that "Get The Message" track, by Sumner and Marr in their band Electronic.
@bonoman1987
Very, Very strong track. The intro is spectacular, and then when the keyboardist hits that single note, we're catapulted into the stratosphere....One of the best songs ever...
@Chris-om8si
❤❤❤
@deadstar44
This is not the real intro. Listen to the album version, they cut the actual beautiful intro. It builds up with a female voice ad-libbing over a bed of atmospheric synths then the drums enter when the female singer hits the high note. It's even more cooler when they unleash the guitars and the bass after that prelude.
@altonyoung3734
You mean The Killers😉
@gonadman2
@@deadstar44 You're dead right. I couldn't work out what this was missing until I went back and grabbed my CD!
@goldenboy2674
This song hasn't aged on bit. Even the music video looks just as good.
@bs27v1b
@Patrick Whelpley Fresh really doesn't matter if it's good. I guess we found something that is actually good.
@jamescorbett5729
As an 1980s New Order fan, this brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it.