new dawn fades

all the songs of joy division are good but this is something that is beyond all; so twenty four hours and even more than decades.

if it's not passover, it's definitely the best song in joy division.

"after pondering over the words to 'new dawn fades', i broached the subject with ian, trying to make him confirm that they were only lyrics and bore no resemblance to his true feelings. it was a one-sided conversation. he refused to confirm or die any of the points raised and he walked out of the house.i was left questioning myself instead, but did not feel close enough to anyone else to voice my fears. would he really have married me knowing that he still intended to kill himself in his early twenties? why father a child when you have no intention of being there to see it grow up? had i been so oblivious to his unhappiness that he had been forced to write about it? " - touching from a distance

joy division - unknown pleasures album

change of speed, a change of style
a change of scene, with no regrets
a chance to watch, admire the distance
still occupied - though you forget
different colors, different shades
over each mistakes were made
i took the blame
directionless, so plain to see
a loaded gun won't set you free
so you say

we'll share a drink and step outside
an angry voice and one who cried
we'll give you everything and more
the strain's too much, can't take much more
oh i've walked on water
can't seem to feel it anymore
it was me - waiting for me
hoping for something more
me - see me in this time -
hoping for something else

it is an extraordinary masterpiece of joy division that constantly postpones my suicide with the words "a loaded gun won't set you free" and on the other hand tears something out of one's heart while listening.

moby has made a great cover, but in my eyes it will never be on the list of covers that are better than the original.