Let's Dance To Joy Division
Wombats (The) Lyrics


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I'm back in Liverpool
And everything seems the same
But I worked something out last night
That changed this little boy's brain

A small piece of advice
That took twenty-two years in the making
And I will break it for you now
Please learn from my mistakes
Please learn from my mistakes

Let's dance to Joy Division
And celebrate the irony
Everything is going wrong
But we're so happy

Let's dance to Joy Division
And raise our glass to the ceiling
'Cause this could all go so wrong
But we're so happy
Yeah, we're so happy

So, if you're ever feeling down
Grab your purse and take a taxi
To the darkest side of town
That's where we'll be

And we will wait for you
And lead you through the dance floor
Up to the DJ booth
You know what to ask for
You know what to ask for

Go ask for Joy Division
And celebrate the irony
Everything is going wrong
But we're so happy

Let's dance to Joy Division
And raise our glass to the ceiling
'Cause this could all go so wrong
But we're so happy
Yeah, we're so happy

Let the love tear us apart
I found the cure for a broken heart
Let it tear us apart

Let the love tear us apart
I found the cure for a broken heart
Let it tear us apart (let it tear us apart)

So, let the love tear us apart
I found the cure for a broken heart
Let it tear us apart (let it tear us apart)

So, let the love tear us apart
I found the cure for a broken heart
Let it tear us apart, let it tear us apart, let it tear us apart

Let's dance to Joy Division
And celebrate the irony
Everything is going wrong
But we're so happy

Let's dance to Joy Division
And raise our glass to the ceiling
'Cause this could all go so wrong
But we're so happy
Yeah, we're so happy

So happy
Yeah, we're so happy




So happy
Yeah, we're so happy

Overall Meaning

The song “Let's Dance To Joy Division” by The Wombats is an upbeat and infectious track that celebrates the irony of life. The song is about being happy and having fun in spite of the troubles and difficulties life may bring. It takes place in Liverpool, where the band is from. The singer speaks of figuring something out the night before that changed his perspective on life after 22 years.


The song's chorus urges listeners to dance to Joy Division, a classic alternative rock band, and celebrate the irony of everything going wrong, yet still being happy. The happy-go-lucky theme is further emphasized by the lines “let the love tear us apart,” indicating that maybe there is some beauty in being torn apart. The song is a feel-good anthem for anyone feeling down or looking for a reason to celebrate.


Overall, “Let's Dance To Joy Division” is a song that encourages listeners to find happiness in the midst of life’s hardships. It reminds them to live in the moment and enjoy what they have while they have it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm back in Liverpool
I have returned to my hometown of Liverpool


And everything seems the same
The city has not changed much since my last visit


But I worked something out last night
I had a realization or epiphany last night


That changed this little boy's brain
This realization had a significant impact on me and the way I think


A small piece of advice
Something I learned that I want to pass on


That took twenty-two years in the making
It took me a long time to learn this lesson


And I will break it for you now
I will share it with you now


Please learn from my mistakes
I hope you can avoid the mistakes I have made by following this advice


Let's dance to Joy Division
Let's dance to this band's music


And celebrate the irony
Despite all the things going wrong, we can still find joy and humor in life


Everything is going wrong
Life is tough right now and things are not going well


But we're so happy
Despite the hardships, we are still finding happiness and enjoying life


And raise our glass to the ceiling
Let's make a toast to celebrate life


'Cause this could all go so wrong
Life is uncertain and things could get worse


So, if you're ever feeling down
If you're feeling sad or depressed


Grab your purse and take a taxi
Let's go out and do something fun and spontaneous


To the darkest side of town
Let's go somewhere unexpected and unconventional


That's where we'll be
You'll find us there having fun and dancing to Joy Division


And we will wait for you
We will be there for you if you decide to join us


And lead you through the dance floor
We will show you the way and guide you through dancing


Up to the DJ booth
We will take you up to where the music is being played


You know what to ask for
You know what kind of music to request


Go ask for Joy Division
Request Joy Division's music to be played


Let the love tear us apart
Let's embrace and enjoy the intensity of our feelings and emotions


I found the cure for a broken heart
I have found a way to heal from emotional pain and heartbreak


Let it tear us apart
Let's be vulnerable and passionate in our love and emotions


So, let the love tear us apart
Let's let our intense emotions and love for each other be felt


So happy
We are feeling very happy and content




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOSEPH HAGGIS, MATTHEW EDWARD MURPHY, TORD OEVERLAND KNUDSEN

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Lyrics :
"Let's Dance To Joy Division"

I'm back in Liverpool,
And everything seems the same,
But I worked something out last night,
That changed this little boys brain,
A small piece of advice,
That took twenty-two years in the make,
And I will break it for you now,
Please learn from my mistakes,
Please learn from my mistakes.

Let's dance to joy division,
And celebrate the irony,
Everything is going wrong,
But we're so happy,
Let's dance to joy division,
And raise our glass to the ceiling,
'Cause this could all go so wrong,
But we're so happy,
Yeah we're so happy.

So if you're ever feeling down,
Grab your purse and take a taxi,
To the darker side of town,
That's where we'll be,
And we will wait for you and lead you through the dance floor,
Up to the DJ booth,
You know what to ask for,
You know what to ask for.

Go ask for Joy Division,
And celebrate the irony,
Everything is going wrong,
But we're so happy,
Let's dance to Joy Division,
And raise your glass to the ceiling,
'Cause this could all go so wrong,
But we're so happy,
So happy.

So let the love tear us apart,
I've found the cure for a broken heart,
Let it tear us apart,
Let the love tear us apart,
I've found the cure for a broken heart,
Let it tear us apart,
(Let it tear us apart)
So let the love tear us apart,
I've found the cure for a broken heart,
Let it tear us apart,
(Let it tear us apart)
So let the love tear us apart,
I've found the cure for a broken heart,
Let it tear us apart,
Let it tear us apart,
Let it tear us apart.

Let's dance to joy division,
And celebrate the irony,
Everything is going wrong,
But were so happy,
Let's dance to joy division,
And raise our glass to the ceiling,
'Cause this could all go so wrong,
But we're so happy,
Yeah we're so happy,
So happy,
Yeah we're so happy,
So happy,
Yeah we're so happy.



All comments from YouTube:

@11Djgabriel

For people who don’t understand the meaning behind the song, the singer has stated in multiple interviews he was in a bar in Liverpool when “love will tear us apart” by joy division came on. The singer of the wombats (murph) finds it ironic that people got up and started dancing happily to a song which talks about very dark subjects hence the irony

@Alch1my

Because music is not only the lyrics. It is also the music--melodies, beat, and rhythm.

@shoelessbeats

@@Alch1my It's still ironic tho...

@turnip5359

Lmao I'm sick of that song, absolute radio plays it all the time and I'm like wtf

@hairboyanimaciones2711

Makes sense

@mrFredmaestro

Rlly not ironic cause Ian Curtis literally had a signature dance

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@ImmaURq

I love how this song is like, angrily upbeat.

@HN-kr1nf

we need more songs like this

@E-Washer

violently jams to an upbeat tune

@johnleggett2475

Yeah!

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