Produced by New Order.
Released January 1989 on Technique.
Dream Attack
New Order Lyrics
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When I woke up this morning
It put the sun into my life
It cut my heartbeat with a knife
It was like no other morning
I don't belong to no one, but I want to be with you
I can't be owned by no one, what am I supposed to do?
I can't see the sense in your leaving
All I need is your love to believe in
Don't look into the sun, it's not for me or anyone
To steal the light out of the sky
Is it really such a sin? 'Cause if it is then I'll give in
I can't live without your love
I don't belong to no one, but I want to be with you
I can't be owned by no one, what am I supposed to do?
I can't see the sense in your leaving
All I need is your love to believe in
And for you I would do what I can
But I can't change the way that I am
The lyrics to New Order's Dream Attack convey a message of the profound impact that music can have on one's life. The opening lines suggest that there is something extraordinary about the music the singer heard when they woke up that morning, so much so that it added some light to their life. The second line emphasizes the unmatched power of music above any other force in the world. The following two lines reveal the profound emotional effect the music had on the singer, describing it as having cut their heartbeat with a knife. The singer claims they've never experienced anything like that before.
The chorus conveys a sense of longing and yearning for love and companionship. The singer proclaims that they don't belong to anyone but declares their desire to be with someone. The next line suggests a sense of independence and the desire to be free from being owned by anyone else. These lines suggest that the singer is looking for someone to share their life with but in a way that allows them to maintain their own identity.
The third verse alludes to the tragedy of lost love, pointing out that the sense of loss is overwhelming. The singer doesn't understand why their partner is leaving them, and they struggle to find meaning in this abandonment. Ultimately, the singer conveys that love is worth fighting for, but they also acknowledge that they cannot change who they are. The song's lyrics are beautiful and poignant, with a melody that perfectly complements them. The music does justice to the message, enhancing their emotional depth and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing in this world
There is nothing in this world that compares to the music they heard.
Can touch the music that I heard
The music they heard was something truly special and cannot be matched by anything else.
When I woke up this morning
The music they heard was played when they woke up in the morning.
It put the sun into my life
The music gave them a positive outlook on life and made their day brighter.
It cut my heartbeat with a knife
The music is so powerful that it leaves a profound physical impact on their body.
It was like no other morning
The experience they had that morning was completely unique and unlike any other morning they've ever had.
I don't belong to no one
They do not belong to anyone or any particular group.
But I want to be with you
Despite not belonging to anyone, they have a desire to be with a particular person.
I can't be owned by no one
They cannot be owned or controlled by anyone.
What am I supposed to do
They are unsure of what to do in this situation.
I can't see the sense in your leaving
They do not understand why the person they want to be with is leaving.
All I need is your love to believe in
Their belief in love is dependent on whether or not they have the love of the person who is leaving.
Don't look into the sun
They advise not to stare directly into the sun.
It's not for me or anyone
Looking at the sun is not something that is meant for anyone to do.
To steal the light out of the sky
Looking directly at the sun is equivalent to trying to take the light out of the sky.
Is it really such a sin
They question whether looking at the sun is truly a sin.
Cause if it is then I'll give in
If looking at the sun is considered a sin, they are willing to comply with that belief.
I can't live without your love
They feel that they cannot live without the love of the person they want to be with.
And for you I would do what I can
They are willing to do whatever it takes to be with the person they desire.
But I can't change the way that I am
Despite their willingness, they are unable to change who they are, and that includes their feelings towards the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Hook, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner
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