Fine Time
Joy Division CrimethInc Lyrics


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You're much too young
To be a part of me
Too young
To get a hold on me

You're much too young
You're much too young
You're much too young
To mess around with me

Hey
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth
That's why I love you babe
That's why we could be
But you're too young
Too young

The past doesn't matter [Repeat x12]

Hey
Sophisticated lady
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
But you've got style
You've got class




But most of all
You've got love technique.

Overall Meaning

The song "Fine Time" by Joy Division CrimethInc is a narrative about a much older man's struggle with his attraction towards a younger girl. The lyrics in the song represent the man's inner turmoil about his inappropriate feelings and the societal pressure surrounding their relationship. The opening verse, "You're much too young to be a part of me, too young to get a hold on me," shows the man's hesitation and self-awareness about the situation, knowing that he could potentially cause harm to the younger girl. He repeats these lines throughout the song, emphasizing his fear of getting involved with her. The chorus, "you're much too young to mess around with me," is a warning to the young girl about the possible negative consequences of their relationship.


The second verse of the song is more explicit about the man's attraction to the young girl. He mentions all the "cool chicks" he has met but admits that he has never been physically attracted to them. He also makes a crude joke about the young girl's teeth, which highlights the man's immaturity and reinforces the age gap between the two. Towards the end of the song, the explicitly sexual language used in "love technique" is contrasted with the respect that the man has for the young girl's poise; however, the woman's age still renders the relationship inappropriate, and the man is still struggling to come to terms with that fact. The repetition of the phrase "the past doesn't matter" highlights the man's denial and shows that he is trying to convince himself that this relationship is okay.


Line by Line Meaning

You're much too young
I believe that you have not yet experienced enough of life to make the kinds of decisions that would be required of you if we were to pursue a relationship.


To be a part of me
I do not want to include someone who has not yet gained experience into my life in such an intimate way.


Too young
I think that you are simply not yet mature enough to be in a relationship with me.


To get a hold on me
I do not want you to develop any feelings for me that would make it difficult for you to move on if I were to end the relationship.


You're much too young
I hope that through repetition, you will understand that age is a significant factor in my decision not to pursue anything romantic with you.


To mess around with me
I do not want to lead you on or give you the impression that there could be something between us that I do not intend to follow through on.


Hey
I am trying to capture your attention.


You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
I have had many experiences with women in the past, some of which were positive and some of which were negative.


But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth
This is an example of my sense of humor. It is not meant to be taken literally or as a representation of my actual preferences.


That's why I love you babe
This is, again, supposed to be taken as humor, and is not an actual indication of my feelings for you.


That's why we could be
I am suggesting that there is a certain level of compatibility between us, but that there are other factors preventing us from pursuing anything.


But you're too young
I am restating my earlier point that age is a crucial factor in my decision not to become involved with you.


The past doesn't matter [Repeat x12]
I am saying that the experiences of the past have no impact on the present situation, and that we should not let them influence our decision making.


Hey
I am trying to recapture your attention.


Sophisticated lady
I am complimenting you on your sense of style and poise.


You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
This is meant to be a continuation of the earlier discussion about my past experiences with women.


But you've got style
I am attempting to flatter you by commenting on your fashion sense and how it sets you apart from other women.


You've got class
I am again complimenting you on your personal qualities, in this case the way that you present yourself.


But most of all
This is intended to emphasize that of all the qualities I admire in you, there is one that stands out.


You've got love technique.
I am suggesting that you have skills or talents that make you an appealing romantic partner, despite the fact that I am not able to pursue anything with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD SUMNER

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