A key influence on industrial rock, their early music was described by critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and John Dougan as well as industrial metal and "quasi-metal, dancing to a tune of doom and gloom," which gradually evolved over the years, incorporating elements of electronic music, synth-pop, gothic rock, and alternative rock, though always emphasizing Coleman's "savagely strident vocals."
Finding modest commercial success, Killing Joke have influenced many later bands, such as Nirvana, Ministry, Amen, Lamb of God, Nine Inch Nails, Napalm Death, Amebix, Big Black, Godflesh, Tool, Prong, Metallica, Primus, Jane's Addiction, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, Faith No More, Blacklist, Shihad and Korn, all of whom have at some point cited some debt of gratitude to Killing Joke.
A New Day
Killing Joke Lyrics
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You wake up to a new day
Forwards
We move towards a new way oh
Gather with your torches
Singing
Dance by ??night we all are strong??
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
Touch me
Tell me I'm still human
and wild
We'll run until we run ??run long??
Our bodies talk, words are lost
Hand in hand we follow
All around
A man becomes the people
A new day....oh, a new day
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new way...oh, a new way
A new day....oh, a new day
You
You caught me in your spell
Hypnotized
You touched me and now I'm ??gone??
Conflict
Every day the same
Wishing
Wishing we could see the way
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
A new day....oh, a new day
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
We watch the sun rise in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
The song "A New Day" by Killing Joke seems to be an anthem calling for a new beginning, a fresh start that involves leaving behind the old ways and moving towards a more positive direction, towards hope and change. The song sees a new day as a chance to break free from the monotonous routine of daily life, to find meaning and purpose in life. The opening lines, "You wake up to a new day, forwards. We move towards a new way oh," set the tone for this anthem, as the song encourages listeners to embrace the new day and march forward with hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
You wake up to a new day
Starting fresh, waking up to a new beginning
Forwards, we move towards a new way
Progressing towards a new path, leaving the past behind
Come with me, gather with your torches
Inviting others to join on this journey towards change
Singing, dance by night we all are strong
Using music and movement to empower each other through the dark times
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
Hope and positivity that things will get better
Touch me, tell me I'm still human and wild
Craving human connection and reminding oneself to embrace their inner freedom and wildness
We'll run until we run run long
Persisting and enduring through hardships and challenges
Our bodies talk, words are lost
Nonverbal communication and connection can be more powerful than words
Hand in hand we follow all around
Sticking together and supporting each other through this journey
A man becomes the people
Individuals' actions and choices can influence and shape society as a whole
You caught me in your spell, hypnotized
Feeling entranced or mesmerized by someone or something
You touched me and now I'm gone
Feeling completely consumed or affected by someone or something
Every day the same, wishing
Feeling stuck in a rut or mundane routine while yearning for change
Wishing we could see the way
Desiring clarity and guidance on the path towards change
We watch the sun rise in the east
Watching the promise of a new day and new opportunities unfold
A new day....oh, a new day
Repeating the hope and optimism for a fresh start
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, PAUL FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER, CHRIS KIMSEY
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DoorCloser
Lyrics:
You
You wake up to a new day
Forwards
We move towards a new way oh
Come with me
Gather with your torches
Singing
Dance by night we young and strong
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
Touch me
Tell me I'm still human
And wild
We'll run until we run them all
Our bodies talk, words are lost
Hand in hand we follow
All around
A man becomes the people
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
You
You caught me in your spell
Hypnotized
You touched me and now I've gone
The conflict
Every day the same
I'm wishing
Wishing we could see the way
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
We watching sun rise in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
Gabriel Monje
You
You wake up to a new day
Forwards
We move towards a new way oh
Come with me
Gather with your torches
Singing
Dance by night we all are strong
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
Touch me
Tell me I'm still human
And wild
We'll run until we run ??run long??
Our bodies talk, words are lost
Hand in hand we follow
All around
A man becomes the people
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
You
You caught me in your spell
Hypnotized
You touched me and now I'm ??gone??
Conflict
Every day the same
Wishing
Wishing we could see the way
A new day....oh, a new day
A new way...oh, a new way
Somewhere the sun shines in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
We watch the sun rise in the east
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
A new day....oh, a new day
SIMON PETER
Ἐσεῖς!
Ξημέρωσε γιὰ σᾶς μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἐμπρός!
Κινούμαστε πρὸς ἕναν νέο τρόπο, ὤ !
Ἀκολουθήστε με.
Πάρτε μαζὶ τὰ φανάρια σας.
Τραγουδίστε:
Στὸν νυχτερινὸ χορὸ εἴμαστε ὅλοι δυνατοί.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἕνας νέος δρόμος.... ὤ ! ἕνας νέος τρόπος.
Κάπου στὴν ἀνατολὴ λάμπει ὁ ἤλιος.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἀγγίξτε με.
Πείτε μου ὅτι παραμένω ἄνθρωπος.
Ἀκόμη καὶ ἄγρια.
Θὰ τρέχουμε ὅσο μποροῦμε; Θὰ τρέχουμε γιὰ πολύ;
Τὰ σώματά μας μιλοῦν, τὰ λόγια χάνονται.
Πιασμένοι χέρι μὲ χέρι ἀκολουθούμε.
Ὀλόγυρα
Ὁ λαὸς γίνεται ἕνας ἄνθρωπος.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἕνας νέος δρόμος.... ὤ ! ἕνας νέος τρόπος.
Κάπου στὴν ἀνατολὴ λάμπει ὁ ἤλιος.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἐσεῖς!
Μὲ μπλέξατε στὰ ξόρκια σας.
Ὑπνωτίστηκα.
Μὲ ἀγγίξατε καὶ ποῦ βρίσκομαι τώρα; Χάθηκα;
Σύγκρουσις
Κάθε μέρα τὰ ἴδια.
Εὔχομαι νὰ βροῦμε τὸν δρόμο ...
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Ἕνας νέος δρόμος.... ὤ ! ἕνας νέος τρόπος.
Κάπου στὴν ἀνατολὴ λάμπει ὁ ἤλιος.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Κάπου στὴν ἀνατολὴ λάμπει ὁ ἤλιος.
Κοιτάζουμε πρὸς ἀνατολᾶς, τὴν ἀνατολὴ τοῦ ἥλιου.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Μιὰ νέα ἡμέρα .... ὤ ! μία νέα ἡμέρα.
Pineapple Pizza Doomer
the atmosphere is godly, honestly only killing joke, the cure, and some black metal bands can get THIS level of atmosphere correct.
Charlotte Krasny
Agree! Following the mighty Killing Joke since 1982. I love Darkthrone and Blut Aus Nord are amazing and can create a terrifying atmosphere like on The Work Which Transforms God. But you forgot my other second all time fave - Godflesh. Love them equally as KJ and with their bleak atmosphere they're even the heaviest band ever for me. Or Amebix - No Sanctuary and I'd add Neurosis of course
Hooka Jekno
Well said.
Richard Gould
Godly seems a strange word to use here.
Big, though....
Funnily too, 6.66k subs lol
Tavida Thomson
I’m a late comer to KJ don’t know how I missed them back in the 80’s etc but at least everything is new to me which is a BIG bonus.
MrGrumpyGills
@Tavida Thomson Same 😅😃
DarrenBonJovi
One of KJ's best ever songs, yet often forgotten and generally unknown. Geordie's riffs and Jaz's vocals, along with the throbbing bass and almost tribal drumming, are bloody amazing.
David Cleary
It's so intense and powerful. I don't think I ever heard it on commercial radio in California, only "Eighties" and "Love Like Blood."
fogzax
The first time I heard this was on the Wilful Days compilation (in a remixed form) don't recall hearing it when it released even though it was close to their most successful period in the UK - remains one of my favourites from KJ - I love their songs that mix some positivity with their doom :)
Adam White
@fogzax This is the 12 inch, the song is different on the album.