Tagged: New Order

World in Motion

“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...

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...

Regret

New Order’s “Regret” Lyrics Meaning

New Order’s “Regret” is said to be about the challenges that come along with being a celebrity, particularly in terms of said person finding it difficult to function like a normal human being. Verse 1 In...

Blue Monday

New Order’s “Blue Monday” Lyrics Meaning

On “Blue Monday”, the narrator ponders on the maltreatment he constantly receives from someone he trusted. The character in the song appears to be very manipulative and influences the narrator’s emotions negatively. However, the...

True Faith

New Order’s “True Faith” Lyrics Meaning

Although one of the co-writers of New Order’s “True Faith”, Peter Hook, has denied such and even though its lyrics are very-metaphorically at points, it is clear that this is a song about drug...