Krafty
Joy Division CrimethInc Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

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 in Joy Division CrimethInc's song Krafty can be interpreted as a call to escape the monotony of modern-day life, characterized by working long hours in a mundane job, driving to and from work every day, and coming home only to tune out the world through the TV. The lyrics suggest that there is more to life than this routine and that people should aspire to look at life the way it ought to be. Looking at the stars while lying under a tree, instead of through a two-foot tube, is presented as a better way to see the world. The song proposes the idea that the world is a beautiful place, and there is more to experience out there, like mountains, lakes, and the human race.


The lyrics also feature a plea for one more chance and one more day to make things right. This notion could be seen as a reflection of a feeling of regret or wanting to change one's life for the better. However, the song's overarching theme remains centered around the idea of a better life being within reach, where people do more than just earn their daily wage, watch TV, or drive to work.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people get up at the break of day
Many individuals start their day very early


Gotta go to work before it gets too late
They need to attend their job early enough to not be late


Sitting in a car and driving down the road
They take their vehicle to get to their destination


It ain't the way it has to be
This doesn't have to be the only way of life


But that's what you do to earn your daily wage
This is how they make a living


That's the kind of world that we live in today
This is the reality of our current society


Isn't where you want to be
Perhaps this isn't their ideal situation


And isn't what you want to be
Maybe this isn't their desired career path


Give me one more day (one more day)
Request for an additional 24 hours


Give me another night (just another night)
Request for another evening


I need a second chance (second chance)
Desire for another opportunity


This time I'll get it right (This time I'll get it right)
They believe they can succeed next time


I'll say one last time (one last time)
Final attempt to share their message


I've got to let you know (I've got to let you know)
They have something important to communicate


I've got to change your mind (I've got to change your mind)
They want to alter the opinions or thoughts of the other person


I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
They won't give up on this individual or situation


You've got to look at life the way it oughta be
They advise to take a different perspective on life


Looking at the stars from underneath the tree
An example of appreciating the simple beauties in life


There's a world inside and a world out there
There are different experiences to be had in life


With that TV you just don't care
Watching television may lead to apathy


They've got violence, wars and killing too
Television can show the negative aspects of society


All shrunk down in a two-foot tube
The depiction of violence becomes smaller and less significant through the television screen


But out there the world is a beautiful place
The world can be appreciated more outside of television


With mountains, lakes and the human race
Examples of natural beauty and the presence of humanity


This is where I want to be
They find this type of environment more appealing


And this is what I want to do
They may desire to pursue a career or lifestyle that values this type of environment


Just give me one more chance (one more chance)
Another plea for a chance to improve


With just one more day (one more day)
They believe they can turn things around in a short amount of time


You know I'll get it right (You know I'll get it right)
They have confidence in their ability to improve next time


If I could change your mind (If I could change your mind)
They express a desire to change the other person's opinion or perspective


I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
They won't give up until they have accomplished what they set out to do or convinced the other person




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

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
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 😂

1 More Replies...

@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).

More Comments

More Versions