World In Motion
Joy Division CrimethInc Lyrics


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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 somethings good
It's never gone

[Chorus]
Loves got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Loves 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
Its one on one
Express yourself
Its one on one
Express yourself
You can't be wrong
When somethings good
Its never wrong

[Chorus: x 2]

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 {In-ger-land}
We're playing the song




We're singing for England {In-ger-land}
Arrivederci its one one one [Repeat: x 4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "World in Motion" by Joy Division CrimethInc are all about self-expression and determination. The song encourages listeners to express themselves fearlessly, to create space, and to take on challenges with a winning attitude. The first verse urges listeners to "beat the man" and to "never give up," emphasizing the importance of individual confidence and perseverance. The chorus, which repeats twice, emphasizes the power of love and the unity that it can bring to the world. The second verse reinforces the message of the first, encouraging listeners to make their own plays and to always express themselves, never giving up or giving in.


The song has a strong sports theme, as it was written as an official song for the England football team's campaign for the 1990 World Cup. The lyrics reference football tactics such as "hold and give" and "get round the back," as well as the idea of defending and attacking. The song was intended to inspire both the team and its supporters, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, determination, and love.


Line by Line Meaning

Express yourself
Be true to yourself and don't hold back


Create the space
Make room for yourself to grow and succeed


You know you can win
Believe in yourself and your abilities


Don't give up the chase
Keep striving for success and don't let obstacles deter you


Beat the man
Overcome your competitors and adversaries


Take him on
Confront your opponents directly


You never give up
Persevere through difficult situations


It's one on one
Your success depends on your own efforts


You can't be wrong
Trust your instincts and know what feels right


When somethings good
When you find something that works for you


It's never gone
It will always be a part of who you are


Love's got the world in motion
Love is a powerful force that can move people and make positive changes in the world


And I know what we can do
I have faith in the potential of humanity to create positive change through love


Now is the time
The present moment is all we have to make a difference


Let everyone see
Show the world what you are capable of


Don't get caught
Don't let others hold you back or control your actions


Make your own play
Take control of your life and make decisions for yourself


Its never wrong
If it feels right to you, it can't be a bad decision


You've got to hold and give
Pace yourself and know when to exert effort and when to take a break


But do it at the right time
Timing is crucial for success


You can be slow or fast
There's no single way to achieve your goals


But you must get to the line
Ultimately you must finish what you start


They'll always hit you and hurt you
There will always be obstacles and challenges to overcome


Defend and attack
Be prepared to defend yourself and go on the offensive when necessary


There's only one way to beat them
Persistence and creative problem solving are key to overcoming obstacles


Get round the back
Think outside the box and find alternative solutions


Catch me if you can
I'm committed to success and won't be deterred


'Cause I'm the England man
I'm proud of my heritage


And what you're looking at
This is who I am, take it or leave it


Is the master plan
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve


We ain't no hooligans
We're not violent or aggressive, just passionate


This ain't a football song
This is about more than just sports, it's about the power of human potential


Three lions on my chest
I wear my patriotism on my sleeve


I know we can't go wrong
I have faith in our collective ability to succeed


We're playing for England
We're fighting for something bigger than ourselves


We're playing the song
We're living our lives to the fullest


We're singing for England
We're celebrating our culture and achievements


Arrivederci its one one one
Goodbye for now, but we'll be back stronger than ever




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, KEITH HOWELL CHARLES ALLEN

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