Way Of Life
New Order/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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You told me about yourself,
How you once lived with someone else
The way of life that you had tried
The way they hurt you deep inside
That's the only thing about it
I can't find anyone to doubt it
That's the only thing about it
I can't find anyone to doubt it
Who do you think you're talking to?
When I look at you I know you're lying
All you say and do
Seems to fall apart and leave you crying

But I thought I could've seen you here today
But you leave me standing each and every way
You told me a pack of lies
That I can't even reason with
Failure of your moral code
The kind of things that I can't give
That's the only thing about it
I can't find anyone to doubt it
That's the only thing about it
I can't find anyone to doubt it
Who do you think you're talking to?
When I look at you I know you're lying
All you say and do
Seems to fall apart and leave you crying

Who do you think you're talking to?
When I look at you I know you're lying




All you say and do
Seems to fall apart and leave you crying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to New Order's song Way of Life speak to the disappointment and frustration that comes with realizing someone you care about has been lying to you. The singer is addressing someone who has opened up to them and shared a painful past relationship, but as the song progresses it becomes clear that this person is not being truthful. The singer sees through their lies and can't understand why they can't be honest. The repetition of the line "who do you think you're talking to?" emphasizes the singer's exasperation with this person. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the lines "when I look at you I know you're lying, all you say and do seems to fall apart and leave you crying." This suggests that the person who is lying is not only hurting those around them, but also themselves.


The second verse of the song continues the theme of disappointment and betrayal. The singer expresses their frustration with the "pack of lies" they've been told, which they can't even reason with. The line "failure of your moral code" suggests that this person is not living up to their own standards or values. The singer understands that they can't change this person, but it still hurts them deeply.


Overall, the lyrics to Way of Life are a testament to the pain that comes with dishonesty and unfulfilled promises. The singer clearly cares about the person they're addressing, but is ultimately let down by their inability to be truthful. The repetition of certain lines throughout the song emphasizes the weight of the singer's disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

You told me about yourself,
You shared personal information with me


How you once lived with someone else
You lived with another person at some point in your life


The way of life that you had tried
Your lifestyle at some point in the past


The way they hurt you deep inside
Your previous lifestyle caused you emotional pain


That's the only thing about it
This is the only indisputable aspect


I can't find anyone to doubt it
No one disputes this fact


That's the only thing about it
This is the only indisputable aspect


I can't find anyone to doubt it
No one disputes this fact


Who do you think you're talking to?
Who do you mistakenly believe you are communicating with?


When I look at you I know you're lying
I can tell that you are not telling the truth


All you say and do
Your words and actions


Seems to fall apart and leave you crying
Your choices end up in disappointment and tears


But I thought I could've seen you here today
I expected to encounter you at this location


But you leave me standing each and every way
You always disappoint me when we meet


You told me a pack of lies
You deliberately deceived me


That I can't even reason with
I am unable to make sense of your lies


Failure of your moral code
You have broken the rules of ethics and decency


The kind of things that I can't give
These are qualities that I do not possess


That's the only thing about it
This is the only indisputable aspect


I can't find anyone to doubt it
No one disputes this fact


That's the only thing about it
This is the only indisputable aspect


I can't find anyone to doubt it
No one disputes this fact


Who do you think you're talking to?
Who do you mistakenly believe you are communicating with?


When I look at you I know you're lying
I can tell that you are not telling the truth


All you say and do
Your words and actions


Seems to fall apart and leave you crying
Your choices end up in disappointment and tears




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, PETER HOOK, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT

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