World In Motion
Joy Division / New Order Lyrics
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Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch
They think it's all over
Well, it is now
Express yourself
Create the space
You know you can win
Beat the man
Take him on
You never give up
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
You can't be wrong
When something's good
It's never gone
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
Now is the time
Let everyone see
You never give up
That's how it should be
Don't get caught
Make your own play
Express yourself
Don't give it away
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
You can't be wrong
When something's good
It's never gone
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
You've got to hold and give
But do it at the right time
You can be slow or fast
But you must get to the line
They'll always hit you and hurt you
Defend and attack
There's only one way to beat them
Get 'round the back
Catch me if you can
'Cause I'm the England man
And what you're looking at
Is the master plan
We ain't no hooligans
This ain't a football song
Three lions on my chest
I know we can't go wrong
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
The song "World in Motion" is a collaboration between the British rock band New Order and the England football team in 1990. The song celebrates the unity and spirit of the team, urging them to express themselves, create space, and never give up in their pursuit of victory. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Love's got the world in motion," emphasizing the power of love and teamwork to drive success.
The opening lines in the song refer to the crowd invading the pitch during a game. This is a nod to the infamous incident that happened during the 1966 World Cup final when some of the spectators ran onto the field, believing that the match was over, but it was not. Nonetheless, the phrase "They think it's all over; well, it is now" is spoken by commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme and has become iconic in football history. Wolstenholme's words were used to set the tone for the song, which is all about seizing the moment and winning.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch
There are people on the field
Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch
It's chaotic
They think it's all over
The people on the field believe the game is finished
Well, it is now
They were right, the game is over
Express yourself
Show your individuality
Create the space
Make room for yourself
You know you can win
Have confidence in yourself
Don't give up the chase
Keep pursuing your goals
Beat the man
Defeat your adversary
Take him on
Face him directly
You never give up
Always keep trying
It's one on one
It's just you and your opponent
You can't be wrong
If it feels right, don't doubt yourself
When something's good
If you have something great, hold onto it
It's never gone
You can always keep it close to you
Love's got the world in motion
Love is a powerful force that moves the world
And I know what we can do
I have faith in our abilities
And I can't believe it's true
This feels like a dream come true
Now is the time
The moment is here
Let everyone see
Don't be afraid to show off your skills
Don't get caught
Be clever
Make your own play
Create your own opportunities
Don't give it away
Don't let your opponent get the best of you
You've got to hold and give
You must be strategic with the ball
But do it at the right time
Timing is crucial
You can be slow or fast
You can take your time or be speedy
But you must get to the line
You must make it to the goal line
They'll always hit you and hurt you
Your opponents will try to physically stop you
Defend and attack
You need to both defend and go on the offensive
There's only one way to beat them
The best way to win is to outmaneuver them
Get 'round the back
Flank them from behind
Catch me if you can
Good luck keeping up with me
'Cause I'm the England man
I'm a representative of England
And what you're looking at
This is what greatness looks like
Is the master plan
I have a strategic plan for success
We ain't no hooligans
We're not violent troublemakers
This ain't a football song
This is more than just a song about football
Three lions on my chest
I'm wearing a jersey with three lions on it, the symbol of the English team
I know we can't go wrong
I have faith in our team's abilities
We're playing for England (England)
We're representing our country
We're playing the song
We're playing this song to motivate ourselves
We're singing for England (England)
We're singing for our country
Arrivederci, it's one one one
Goodbye, the score is tied one-to-one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Keith Howell Charles Allen
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@alfiedooins4190
Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch
Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch
They think it's all over
Well, it is now
Express yourself
Create the space
You know you can win
Don't give up the chase
Beat the man
Take him on
You never give up
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
You can't be wrong
When something's good
It's never gone
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
Now is the time
Let everyone see
You never give up
That's how it should be
Don't get caught
Make your own play
Express yourself
Don't give it away
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
It's one on one
Express yourself
You can't be wrong
When something's good
It's never gone
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
Love's got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love's got the world in motion
And I can't believe it's true
You've got to hold and give
But do it at the right time
You can be slow or fast
But you must get to the line
They'll always hit you and hurt you
Defend and attack
There's only one way to beat them
Get 'round the back
Catch me if you can
'Cause I'm the England man
And what you're looking at
Is the master plan
We ain't no hooligans
This ain't a football song
Three lions on my chest
I know we can't go wrong
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
We're playing for England (England)
We're playing the song
We're singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it's one one one
@liamlanders1008
You've got to hold and give
But do it at the right time
You can be slow or fast
But you must get to the line
They'll always hit you and hurt you
Defend and attack
There's only one way to beat them
Get round the back
Catch me if you can
Cos' I'm the England man
And what you're looking at
Is the master plan
We ain't no hooligans
This ain't a football song
Three lions on my chest
I know we can't go wrong
@UnitedStand
We're Signing for England! Eng Ur Land!
@tomwilson5108
SANDRA
@nathanbarnes2501
SANDRAAAAAAAAAA
@kingsofmany8085
Croatia
@michawill6599
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@zachpisciotta5170
Mark you are the man!!!!
@carrauntoohil86
Man, this song is bloody ace! Why don't they play this over the speakers at Wembley as well as Three Lions? Come on man, this track needs some love too!
@EllaJay
Sorry but it's really dated. Also, it's not an anthem a crowd can chant along to, unlike Three Lions which has also stood the test of time. ☮
@MrDaveyboy125
It's not a bit dated. All the crowd have to do is say: "We're singing for England... ENGERLAND!... We're playing the song!...!...We're singing for England...." and that Three Lions song is nothing but D R O N E & bad luck...
@James-616
@Ella J
As a non-football fan they all sound like dated shitty songs to me lmao