Tagged: Ian Curtis

Decades

“Decades” by Joy Division

There are some colorful interpretations available as to the meaning of this Joy Division’s “Decades”. But as generally understood what Ian Curtis is speaking to – fictionally it can be said, to some extent, since...

Dreams Never End

“Dreams Never End” by New Order

First off, let it be known that the lyrics of “Dreams Never End” are very poetic, to the point of being indiscernible even by some fans of New Order. Arguably, the easiest part of the song to...

Meaning of “Atmosphere” by Joy Division

Atmosphere is a song performed by the British band Joy Division. Despite the lyrics of Atmosphere never being explained to the press by its writer Ian Curtis or the other member of Joy Division,...

Ian Curtis performing with Joy Division

Meaning of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division

Love Will Tear Us Apart is a song performed by the legendary English post-punk band Joy Division. The dark lyrics, which were written by Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, are mainly based on the...

Joy Division

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...

Joy Division

Joy Division

Joy Division was an English rock band that existed between 1976 and 1980. The band was made up of Ian Curtis (lead singer) Peter Hook (bass player), Bernard Sumner (keyboardist) and Stephen Morris (drummer)....

Ian Curtis performing with Joy Division

Ian Curtis

Ian Curtis was an English singer, poet and songwriter who is best remembered as the lyricist and lead singer of the very influential English post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division is famous releasing songs...