Produced by New Order.
Released January 1989 on Technique.
Mr Disco
New Order Lyrics
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You don't know just what I've been through
The holiday we spent together
Lives with me now and forever.
I tried but I can't find you
Tell me now what do I do
I tried but I can't find you
I can't find my piece of mind
Because I need you with me all of the time
I used to think about you night and day
I used to feel what language cannot say
Oh I can't find you
No I can't find my piece of mind without you.
Maybe you'd write me a letter
And tell me why I never met you
Our rendezvous just ended in sorrow
Without you there's no tomorrow.
I tried but I can't find you
Tell me now what do I do
I tried but I can't find you
Tell me now what do I do.
I can't find my piece of mind
Because I need you with me all of the time
I used to think about you night and day
I didn't care what other people would say
Oh I can't find you
No I can't find my piece of mind without you.
I can't find my piece of mind
Because I need you with me all of the time
I used to think about you night and day
I used to feel what language cannot say
Oh I can't find you
No I can't find my piece of mind without you.
Ibiza, Majorca, and Benidorm too
I've searched all these places but never found you.
The lyrics of New Order's song "Mr. Disco" speaks of the yearning for someone who has played a significant role in the singer's life. The first verse expresses the singer's inability to forget about this person as memories of a holiday they shared together still linger. The second verse relates to the singer's quest to find this person whom they miss so much but is nowhere to be found. The chorus repeats this sentiment, saying that the singer cannot find their peace of mind without this person.
The next verse shows a hint of desperation by requesting that the person write a letter to explain why they never met. It is apparent that the rendezvous they had previously was full of sorrow, and the singer feels like there is no tomorrow without this person. The song ends with a mention of different cities where the singer had searched for this person but to no avail.
The song's meaning is straightforward; love and the emptiness that ensues when a significant person leaves. The lyrics are simple, yet the emotions conveyed are deeply felt. It is a song about the desperation and the feeling of helplessness that we experience when we cannot find the one we love.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I ever forget you
The singer is overwhelmed by the memory of their past relationship with someone they can't forget.
You don't know just what I've been through
The singer feels that the other person doesn't understand the depth of their feelings and the pain they're experiencing.
The holiday we spent together
The singer is referring to a specific vacation or time spent together with the other person that was special and meaningful to them.
Lives with me now and forever.
The memories and emotions associated with the other person are still with the artist and will always be a part of them.
I tried but I can't find you
The artist has been actively searching for the other person but has been unsuccessful so far.
Tell me now what do I do
The singer is feeling lost and hopeless, and is seeking advice or guidance on how to deal with the situation.
I can't find my piece of mind
The singer is unable to find inner peace or contentment without the other person in their life.
Because I need you with me all of the time
The other person is the source of the artist's happiness and emotional well-being, and they feel incomplete without them.
I used to think about you night and day
The artist's thoughts are consumed by memories of the other person, and they are unable to stop thinking about them.
I used to feel what language cannot say
The feelings the artist had for the other person were so strong and intense that they cannot be adequately expressed or put into words.
Oh I can't find you
The singer's search for the other person continues to be unsuccessful, causing them to feel frustrated and helpless.
No I can't find my piece of mind without you.
The artist knows that they will not be able to find true happiness or contentment without the other person in their life.
Maybe you'd write me a letter
The singer is expressing a desire to receive communication from the other person, in the form of a letter or message, to understand why they are no longer together.
And tell me why I never met you
The singer is confused and seeking clarity about why their relationship with the other person never worked out, and why they were never able to be together.
Our rendezvous just ended in sorrow
The singer is referring to a meeting or reunion with the other person that did not go well and caused them pain or sadness.
Without you there's no tomorrow.
The other person is essential to the artist's future and they feel like they have nothing to look forward to without them in their life.
Ibiza, Majorca, and Benidorm too
The artist has searched in multiple locations, specifically popular vacation spots, and has still not been able to find the other person.
I've searched all these places but never found you.
Despite their efforts, the singer has not been able to locate the other person and is still feeling lost and alone without them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS
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