“World in Motion” by New Order
New Order’s “World in Motion” was actually ahead of its time in a way, in that a good portion of it doesn’t even speak directly to soccer. Indeed in the third verse, John Barnes even...
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Joy Division’s “Dead Souls” Lyrics Meaning
Needless to say, Ian Curtis had some serious issues he had to contend with. Reportedly amongst them was him being under the impression that he lived a past life, having walked the Earth previously during...
“Guilt Is a Useless Emotion” by New Order
The word “guilt” is never mentioned in the song, and oddly enough the main sentiment being expounded on is actually love. The vocalist seems to have a pretty good understanding of what “real love”...
“Getting Away With It” by Electronic
In Electronic’s “Getting Away With It”, the singer comes off as if he is suffering from self-afflicted depression. Or more to the point, in the first verse, he purposely engages in actions which he...
Meaning of “She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division
She’s Lost Control is a song by the English post-punk band Joy Division. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the life of a young woman suffering from epilepsy. In the late 1970s...
