Ceremony
New Order Lyrics


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This is why events unnerve me
They find it all, a different story
Notice whom for wheels are turning
Turn again and turn towards this time
All she asks is the strength to hold me
Then again the same old story
Word will travel, oh so quickly
Travel first and lean towards this time

Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown
Heaven knows it's got to be this time
Watching her, these things she said
The times she cried
Too frail to wake this time

Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown
Heaven knows, it's got to be this time
Avenues all lined with trees
Picture me and then you start watching
Watching forever
Forever




Watching love grow, forever
Letting me know, forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to New Order's "Ceremony" can mean different things depending on the interpretation of the listener. One possible interpretation is that the singer is experiencing anxiety over events that are happening around him. He feels that events are being told in a different way, which makes him nervous. He realizes that people are motivated by different reasons, and at times it is difficult to predict what those reasons are.


The singer seeks the strength to handle these situations and is reminded of a similar situation before. He acknowledges that the word travels quickly and in a small community, word of mouth is powerful. He will not show mercy, as he must face these issues and resolve them.


In the final part of the song, the singer is looking towards the future, where he imagines himself and someone else walking down the avenue lined with trees. He sees a bright future in which love grows and he is forever connected to this person. Overall, the song is about facing anxieties and looking towards a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

This is why events unnerve me
I get easily unsettled by unexpected changes in my life


They find it all, a different story
The perception of events can differ significantly from person to person


Notice whom for wheels are turning
Be aware of who is holding the power and driving the situation


Turn again and turn towards this time
Let's try to tackle this problem from a fresh angle


All she asks is the strength to hold me
She just wants to support me and be there for me


Then again the same old story
We seem to be stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes


Word will travel, oh so quickly
Gossip and rumors spread rapidly and can have a big impact


Travel first and lean towards this time
Let's take proactive measures to steer the narrative in a positive direction


Oh, I'll break them down, no mercy shown
I'm determined to overcome any obstacles, even if it requires a ruthless approach


Heaven knows it's got to be this time
This is a critical moment that demands immediate action


Watching her, these things she said
I'm carefully listening to her words and reactions


The times she cried
I'm aware of her pain and weaknesses


Too frail to wake this time
She's not strong enough to handle the situation right now


Avenues all lined with trees
The world is full of choices and opportunities


Picture me and then you start watching
Imagine my perspective and you'll see things from a different angle


Watching forever
This is an ongoing process of observation and analysis


Forever
This level of attention and dedication will never fade away


Watching love grow, forever
I'm committed to nurturing and strengthening our relationship over time


Letting me know, forever
She'll continue to show me her love and support for as long as we're together




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris

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