Krafty
Joy Division / New Order Lyrics


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Some people get up at the break of day
Gotta go to work before it gets too late
Sitting in a car and driving down the road
It ain't the way it has to be

But that's what you do to earn your daily wage
That's the kind of world that we live in today
Isn't where you want to be
And isn't what you want to be

Give me one more day (one more day)
Give me another night (just another night)
I need a second chance (second chance)
This time I'll get it right (This time I'll get it right)

I'll say one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)

You've got to look at life the way it oughta be
Looking at the stars from underneath the tree
There's a world inside and a world out there
With that TV you just don't care

They've got violence, wars and killing too
All shrunk down in a two-foot tube
But out there the world is a beautiful place
With mountains, lakes and the human race
This is where I want to be
And this is what I want to do

Give me one more day (one more day)
Give me another night (just another night)
I need a second chance (second chance)
This time I'll get it right (This time I'll get it right)

I'll say one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)

Just give me one more chance (one more chance)
Give me another night (just another night)
With just one more day (one more day)
You know I'll get it right (You know I'll get it right)

I'll say one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)




If I could change your mind (If I could change your mind)
I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joy Division / New Order's song "Krafty" describe the daily grind of working life and the desire for a second chance to live life the way it should be. The first verse talks about how people have to wake up early to go to work and sit in a car, which is not the ideal way of living. The chorus repeats the desire for one more day and another night to prove oneself and get things right. The second verse makes a comparison between the world inside (on TV) and the world outside. The TV has violence, wars, and killings, but outside the world is beautiful, with mountains, lakes, and people. The singer wants to be out there and experience the wonders of the world, instead of being stuck in a mundane life.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people get up at the break of day
The singer acknowledges that some people start their day early to earn their daily wage.


Gotta go to work before it gets too late
The singer emphasizes the importance of going to work on time and not being late.


Sitting in a car and driving down the road
The singer suggests that some people commute to work by driving in their cars.


It ain't the way it has to be
The artist challenges the idea that commuting to work in a car is the only way to live.


But that's what you do to earn your daily wage
The artist acknowledges the reality of the situation and the need to work to earn a living.


That's the kind of world that we live in today
The singer reflects on the current state of society and how many people have to work to survive.


Isn't where you want to be
The singer questions if the current situation is what people truly desire for their lives.


And isn't what you want to be
The artist asserts that one's current situation and job may not reflect their desired future.


Give me one more day (one more day)
The artist asks for more time to prove themselves.


Give me another night (just another night)
The artist requests another chance to show their worth.


I need a second chance (second chance)
The singer admits to needing another opportunity to do better.


This time I'll get it right (This time I'll get it right)
The artist promises to succeed in their next opportunity.


I'll say one last time (one last time)
The singer wants to express their final thoughts on the matter.


I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
The singer feels a need to communicate a message to someone.


I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
The singer wants to persuade the other person to see things from their perspective.


I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
The artist wants to maintain a relationship with the other person and not let them slip away.


You've got to look at life the way it oughta be
The artist advises the listener to consider what they believe is the ideal way to live their life.


Looking at the stars from underneath the tree
The singer suggests that looking at the stars from a different perspective can bring new insights.


There's a world inside and a world out there
The singer believes that there is an inner and outer world to be explored and experienced.


With that TV you just don't care
The artist suggests that watching too much TV can make someone apathetic towards the outside world.


They've got violence, wars and killing too
The artist acknowledges that TV shows and news often depict violence, wars, and killing.


All shrunk down in a two-foot tube
The artist draws attention to the way TV shows present real-world events and conflicts on a small screen.


But out there the world is a beautiful place
The singer asserts that there is beauty to be found outside of the TV world.


With mountains, lakes and the human race
The artist mentions some of the wonderful things one can experience outside of their home.


This is where I want to be
The singer expresses their desire to explore the world outside of their usual surroundings.


And this is what I want to do
The singer highlights their aspirations for exploring the world and all it has to offer.


Just give me one more chance (one more chance)
The singer pleads for another opportunity to show what they can do.


With just one more day (one more day)
The artist states that they could make things better with a little more time.


You know I'll get it right (You know I'll get it right)
The artist assures the other person that they have the ability to succeed if given another chance.


If I could change your mind (If I could change your mind)
The singer implies that if they could only get the other person to understand and see things their way, everything would be better.


I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
The singer reiterates their commitment to maintain a relationship with the other person and not let them slip away.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, PHILIP CUNNINGHAM, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@steph909100

Some people get up at the break of day
Gotta go to work before it gets too late
Sitting in a car and driving down the road
It ain't the way it has to be

But that's what you do to earn your daily wage
That's the kind of world that we live in today
Isn't where you wanna be
And isn't what you wanna do

Just give me one more day (one more day)
Give me another night (just another night)
I need a second chance (second chance)
This time I'll get it right (this time I'll get it right)

I'll say it one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
I'll never let you go

You've got to look at life the way it oughta be
Looking at the stars from underneath the tree
There's a world inside and a world out there
With that TV you just don't care

They've got violence, wars and killing too
All shrunk down in a two-foot tube
But out there, the world is a beautiful place
With mountains, lakes and the human race
And this is where I wanna be
And this is what I wanna do

Just give me one more day (one more day)
Give me another night (just another night)
I need a second chance (second chance)
This time I'll get it right (this time I'll get it right)

I'll say it one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)

Just give me one more chance (one more chance)
Give me another night (just another night)
With just one more day (one more day)
You know I'll get it right (you know I'll get it right)

I'll say it one last time (one last time)
I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
If I could change your mind (If I could change your mind)
I'll never let you go



All comments from YouTube:

@Sometimes_Always

Wow.. 16 years..

This song always reminds me of you, V... Wherever you are!

@jesuspanho

I saw this video just once on mtv back in the 2000s it literally took me 15 years to find it again. Best. Feeling. Ever.

@dangtupaz9790

Oasis Champagne supernova vid. Influence rather oasis copy some of the scene

@celli1190

No way... Exactly the same for me!!!!

@davidmoss1318

Same here.. been searching the internet for years. I was just telling my gf about this song I saw in the 2000s that I haven't heard or seen since and the only thing I remembered was it was titled crafty but I haven't thought of switching c with k 'til now.

@brucedanton3669

@@davidmoss1318 This was from 2005 by the way as far as I know too.

@julietaklaar60

You're not alone, bro 😂

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@elenatorres-pepito2955

Why is this song not more popular? It is one of New Order's best, in my opinion. I love the lyrics and, as usual, the sound is good as well.

@andrewjensen8128

The music video is also adorable.

@lyrimetacurl0

It is my favourite New Order song (slightly better than True Faith).

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