Produced by Mart… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris & Peter Hook.
Produced by Martin Hannett.
Released November 1981 on Movement.
Written when they were still a 3-piece, this is one of the earliest New Order songs.
Truth
New Order Lyrics
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In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
From the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
The lyrics of New Order's "Truth" are a reflection of the singer's inner turmoil, loneliness, and confusion. The opening lines "Oh, it's a strange day, in such a lonely way" set the tone for the entire song. The singer seems to feel disconnected from the world around them, as they observe children dancing and watch their life pass by in a trance-like state. The people around them are happy, but the singer is consumed by fear, wondering if their time will pass slowly on the day they fear.
The noise around the singer is overwhelming and they are caught in between the promise that once healed them and the lies they eventually told. The feeling of being an outsider is reinforced with the lines "Some people look down on me, I know they like what they see." The singer is aware of the judgment of others, but cannot seem to conform to their expectations.
Overall, the song is an examination of the emotional struggles of the singer as they try to make sense of the world around them. It portrays the complexities of the human condition and the search for truth amid confusion and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's a strange day
The day feels different and unusual
In such a lonely way
Despite being surrounded by people, the singer feels isolated
I saw some children dance
The singer witnessed some children engaging in carefree activity
I watched my life in a trance
The artist was lost in their own thoughts about their life
And the people around me
The individuals in the artist's surroundings
Seemed so glad to be here
Others in the singer's environment appeared happy and content
Will my time pass so slowly
The singer is concerned that time will not go by quickly enough
On the day that I fear?
The artist is anticipating a future day that makes them anxious
And the noise that surrounds me
There is a literal or figurative noise that is overwhelming the artist
Pulls so loud in my head
The noise is causing a disturbance in the artist's mind
From the promise that healed us
The singer is referencing a past promise that had a positive impact
To the lies that I said
The artist is admitting to having told falsehoods
Some people look down on me
There are individuals who judge the singer negatively
I know they like what they see
However, the singer recognizes that these same people also admire them
Strange day,
The singer repeats the original sentiment
Such a strange day
The artist is still experiencing an unusual day
Such a strange day
The artist again repeats their initial observation about the day
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, PETER HOOK, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT
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@holdencaulfield1009
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
From the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
@seattlebeard
Correct Lyrics:
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seem so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Grows so loud in my head
From the promise I made once
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I hope they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
@hdufort
The soundscapes on Movement are fantastic. It is a truly unique album, ambient, dark, electronic, angry at times, and melodic but in a peculiar way.
@unextraterrestre841
I miss these years when music was sincere music. This song has a soul!
@holdencaulfield1009
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
From the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
@rubberplantsandwich
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Reading these lyrics you kindly posted has made me realise that although I've loved New Order all my life, I've never had a clue what the lyrics were. Perhaps thats their charm!
@sevengates222
Its such like the Doors Lyrics š
@michaelwilson2340
The box set is fantastic. The book alone is first class. I love Movement and the B-Sides. Especially Procession!
@emiso0126
I got it as a Christmas Gift! Agreed Its FANtastic
@patrickoneill4202
Procession was the A Side
@kristianTV1974
I got it recently, with PCL coming for xmas. Neither will be played until I get a record player worthy enough.
@emiso0126
Some people look down on me .....I know they like what they see
By Far One of My Favorites