Ceremony
Joy Division CrimethInc Lyrics
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They find it all, a different story,
Notice whom for wheels are turning,
Turn again and turn towards this time,
All she ask's the strength to hold me,
Then again the same old story,
World will travel, oh so quickly,
Travel first and lean towards this time.
Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown,
Heaven knows, it's got to be this time,
Watching her, these things she said,
The times she cried,
Too frail to wake this time.
Oh I'll break them down, no mercy shown
Heaven knows, it's got to be this time,
Avenues all lined with trees,
Picture me and then you start watching,
Watching forever, forever,
Watching love grow, forever,
Letting me know, forever.
The lyrics to Joy Division's song "Ceremony" are mysterious and enigmatic, as is characteristic of the band's music. The opening line, "This is why events unnerve me," suggests that the song is about the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with major life events. The singer seems to be aware that the world is constantly changing, and that people's motivations and intentions are not always clear. He is wary of those who are "turning wheels" and "travel[ing] first," and seeks the strength to withstand their influence.
The chorus of the song, "Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown, Heaven knows, it's got to be this time," indicates that the singer is determined to assert his own agency and not be controlled by other people or events. He is willing to be ruthless in pursuit of his own goals, but he also expresses empathy for someone (presumably a woman) who has suffered in the past and is too "frail to wake this time."
The final section of the song is more hopeful, with the image of "avenues all lined with trees" and the idea of "watching love grow forever." The singer seems to be envisioning a future in which he and his companion are able to be together and nurture their love, despite the challenges they have faced.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ceremony" are open to interpretation, as is often the case with Joy Division's music. They convey a sense of unease and uncertainty but also of hope and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
This is why events unnerve me,
I am easily disturbed by things that happen, that's why I am anxious all the time.
They find it all, a different story,
People's interpretations of events are usually different from the truth.
Notice whom for wheels are turning,
Be mindful of the people who benefit from the events taking place.
Turn again and turn towards this time,
Look at the present moment and focus on what's happening now.
All she ask's the strength to hold me,
She needs the power to support and comfort me.
Then again the same old story,
We keep repeating the same events and stories over and over again.
World will travel, oh so quickly,
Events and information spread rapidly around the world now.
Travel first and lean towards this time.
Go with the flow of events and let them lead you to what's next.
Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown,
I will dismantle any obstacles or barriers without hesitation.
Heaven knows, it's got to be this time,
The timing is right, and it's essential to act now.
Watching her, these things she said,
I am observing her closely, and I remember every word that she spoke.
The times she cried,
I recall the moments she shed tears and felt pain.
Too frail to wake this time.
It's too difficult for her to face reality at this moment in time.
Avenues all lined with trees,
Paths covered in trees that symbolize our journey through life.
Picture me and then you start watching,
Imagine a world where you observe me and understand how I see the world.
Watching forever, forever,
We will observe each other indefinitely into the future.
Watching love grow, forever,
Our admiration for each other will continue to grow and develop.
Letting me know, forever.
I will always let you know how I feel and what's on my mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Drew Skywalker
[Intro: Yung Lean]
Yes, sir
[Chorus: Yung Lean]
What I got now won't be here again
Let the sunshine shine right in
Everywhere we go, they let us in
Smoke in your hair and it smells like mint
Timberlands stomp, go stomp it in
Timberlands stomp, go stomp it in
Stomp it in, stomp it in (Ayy, sto-sto-sto-sto—)
Change it up, I'ma take it too far
Some go home and some go hard
Velvet sky, I'm a velvet star
Pull up in a black painted car, ayy
Velvet sky, I'm a velvet star
Pull up in a black painted car
[Refrain: Bladee]
X out the line, paradise
It calls on me, the fall, the uprising
Yeah, I, rose gold rain
Nothing's lеft in the way, it's been real
It's been too real
X out thе line, paradise
It calls on me, take the leap, it gets deep
Twenty-two stars on me, Blue Horizon
Playing mind games, it's been real
It's been too real
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[Bridge: Yung Lean & Bladee]
D-d-d-d-dice it, d-d-d-d-dice it
D-d-d-d-dice it (It's been real), dice it (It's been too real)
D-d-d-d-dice it, d-d-d-d-dice it
D-d-d-d-dice it (It's been real), dice it (It's been too real)
[Chorus: Yung Lean]
What I got now won't be here again
Let the sunshine shine right in
Everywhere we go they let us in
Smoke in your hair and it smells like mint
Timberlands stomp, go stomp it in
Timberlands stomp, go stomp it in
Stomp it in, stomp it in (Ayy, sto-sto-sto-sto—)
Change it up, I'ma take it too far
Some go home and some go hard
Velvet sky, I'm a velvet star
Pull up in a black painted car, ayy (Yes, sir)
Velvet sky, I'm a velvet star
Pull up in a black painted car
[Verse: Yung Lean]
Baby, you're my favorite game
Violence, fire, love and flames
None of us will ever be the same
Look in the mirror, I won't take the blame
I just wanna sit in that sacred place
Watch the goldfish and silver rain
Watching stars and get drunk all day
Get drunk all day, get drunk all day, ayy
[Refrain: Bladee]
X out the line, paradise
It calls on me, the fall, the uprising
Yeah, I, rose gold rain
Nothing's left in the way, it's been real
It's been too real
X out the line, paradise
It calls on me, the fall, the uprising
Yeah, I, rose gold rain
Nothing's left in the way, it's been real
It's been too real
[Bridge: Yung Lean & Bladee]
D-d-d-d-dice it, d-d-d-d-dice it
D-d-d-d-dice it (It's been real), dice it (It's been too real)
D-d-d-d-dice it, d-d-d-d-dice it
D-d-d-d-dice it (It's been real), dice it (It's been too real)
[Outro: Bladee & Yung Lean]
(Twenty-two stars on me)
(Baby, you're my favorite game)
(Violence, fire, love and flames)
(Too real)
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