True Faith
String Quartet Tribute to New Order and Joy Division Lyrics

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I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much

I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun...

When I was a very small boy,
Very small boys talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
And the value of destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there was just no way of knowing
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun...

I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time and you took my money
Now I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear

I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun...

Overall Meaning

The song "True Faith" by New Order is a masterpiece of the 80s, known for its exceptional music production and deep lyrics with multiple interpretations. The lyrics describe the feeling of being free and alive with a sudden burst of energy and a sense of liberation. The singer also reflects on how they used to think that such a day would never come, and reminisce about their childhood before it was replaced by fear. The chorus of the song emphasizes the transformative effect of the morning sun, which acts as a drug to the singer that brings them closer to their lost childhood.

The second verse builds a contrast between the singer's childhood and their current state. They recall their interactions with small boys, who are now grown up and afraid of what they see in the singer. This speaks to the idea that as people grow up, they often become more hesitant to pursue their passions and become more conformist in their attitudes. The singer seems to reject this and emphasizes the value of destiny, which comes to nothing. The last verse speaks to the challenges of life, where chances are that they have gone too far, taking away time and resources. The singer seems to be confronted with the harsh reality of life.

Overall, the lyrics of "True Faith" are a reflection on the dichotomy of life. The song is about the joys and challenges that come with growing up and the importance of holding onto our passions and pursuing our destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel so extraordinary
I am overwhelmed by an intense emotion

Something's got a hold on me
I am possessed by a force or feeling

I get this feeling I'm in motion
I experience a sensation of movement

A sudden sense of liberty
I feel free from restrictions

I don't care 'cause I'm not there
I am indifferent because I am absent

And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
I am unconcerned about my future existence

Again and again I've taken too much
I have repeatedly consumed excessive quantities

Of the things that cost you too much
Those substances or experiences that have a high emotional price

I used to think that the day would never come
I previously believed that a certain circumstance would never happen

I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
I anticipated joy during the early hours of the day

My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
I am addicted to the feeling of excitement that occurs in the morning

To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I long for a sense of security that I lost over time

When I was a very small boy,
During my younger years

Very small boys talked to me
Children who were similar in age to me communicated with me

Now that we've grown up together
Now that we have matured alongside each other

They're afraid of what they see
They are scared of the person I have become

That's the price that we all pay
That is the cost of growing up

And the value of destiny comes to nothing
The meaning of fate has no significance

I can't tell you where we're going
I am uncertain about our destination

I guess there was just no way of knowing
We had no way of predicting the future

The chances are we've gone too far
It is likely that we have exceeded reasonable boundaries

You took my time and you took my money
You have wasted my resources

Now I fear you've left me standing
Now I am worried that you have abandoned me

In a world that's so demanding
In a society that places high expectations on individuals

That my life would depend on the morning sun...
The idea that my existence would require the experience of excitement felt in the morning

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN E. HAGUE, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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