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What's your favourite New Order lyric? Why?
What's the one you hate most? Why?
Mine at the moment are:
Fave: 'One of these days when you sit by yourself You'll realise you can't shaft without someone else'
(nice double meaning - sex/betrayal) - Subculture
Most hated: 'Ra ta ta ta ta ta ta ta, hey'
(pointless - almost boy band crap) - Confusion
(though I do like Confusion as a complete piece)
Oh yeah, my new picture is one of a series that I took of my girlfriend, who has been converted to a New Order fan!
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Fave : "I cut my head against a wall". As It Is When It Was. Just for the comedy value.
Worst : "Don't want to own the keys, don't want to wash my car" Turn My Way. Has the potential to also be funny but is sang so sincerely it's just sooooo cringeworthy.
Originally posted by Chris Nash What's the one you hate most? Why?
"State Of The Nation". Why? Because it's stupid.
Why do you think about this?
You can walk, or you can runYou don't have to be someone 
Best one still is for me:
"I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty"
Worst one is the "honey" :\puke: bit off Crystal cos it almost ruins an otherwise perfect song.
BEST Avenues all lined with trees,Picture me and then you start watching WORST Rock the shack, rock the shack, rock the shack, rock the shackRock the shack, rock the shack, rock the shack, rock the shackYeah that's the way it is
So most of us think that Get Ready has the crappiest lyrics...and someone has got to mention the "beats arithmetic" peerless verse yet.
COME ON!!!! the lyrics to Liar are some of the best Barney's ever spoken. Harsh, biting criticism directed at Tony Wilson....I absolutely love Liar and cannot understand what's so awful about that song......
more State of the Nation shame....
from my home i travelled far i drove in my stolen car when it broke down i kissed the ground cuz i don't kiss when you're around
LIAR in full
I haven't time to sympathise With all this nonsense and your lies You are the king of nothing But you shall hold me You've got your finger on the pulse And in my pocket, yes of course I am the voice of treason But you betrayed me I used up nearly all my luck I didn't have to try But yesterday is gone And now I need an alibi If this gets any stranger things are gonna change Cause I can't stand the music, always lying If that's what it takes I'll do it (I'll do it) I'll keep on right on through it (on through it) So please believe me when I say I wouldn't give the time of day Because then I'd be faking When I could tell the truth Were you abandoned in your youth Because if not, you will be soon I'm growing tired of waiting For you to say goodbye
knowing what we know now about the decline and fall of Factory Records and the Hacienda, how can you not marvel at the honesty and cruelty of these lyrics....In fact, almost all of Republic is very good lyrically and alot more honest than Get Ready (which is a steaming pile of shit, lyrically).
if Hooky had taken his nose out of the devil's dandruff for one minute OR had Hague bound and gagged, Republic would have been as highly regarded as the Smiths' Strangeways....both thought to be the last release.
Originally posted by Biznotic Love Trapazoid LIAR in fullI haven't time to sympathiseWith all this nonsense and your liesYou are the king of nothingBut you shall hold meYou've got your finger on the pulseAnd in my pocket, yes of courseI am the voice of treasonBut you betrayed meI used up nearly all my luckI didn't have to tryBut yesterday is goneAnd now I need an alibiIf this gets any stranger things are gonna changeCause I can't stand the music, always lyingIf that's what it takes I'll do it (I'll do it)I'll keep on right on through it (on through it)So please believe me when I sayI wouldn't give the time of dayBecause then I'd be fakingWhen I could tell the truthWere you abandoned in your youthBecause if not, you will be soonI'm growing tired of waitingFor you to say goodbye
i still dont like it!!! sorry
sorry HW, but that isn't good enough for me. WHY don't you like the lyrics to this gem?
so many choice lines in this one...and not one shite rhyme for the sake of rhyming and no ridiculous metaphors. and the chorus isn't repeated to death like all the new singles.
i need a 5 page explication of this song on my desk by the morning or no lunch break!!!!
Originally posted by Biznotic Love Trapazoid sorry HW, but that isn't good enough for me. WHY don't you like the lyrics to this gem?so many choice lines in this one...and not one shite rhyme for the sake of rhyming and no ridiculous metaphors. and the chorus isn't repeated to death like all the new singles.i need a 5 page explication of this song on my desk by the morning or no lunch break!!!!
sorry... i must have misunderstood this thread.. i thought it was asking peoples opinions , i didnt realise it was a question with a right and wrong answer..
i,m only on page 2 of my explination, cant see it being done by morning...... i,ll try though 
i meant what i wrote....EXPLICATION----know to those who have suffered through poetry classes.
explication n : an explanation of the meaning of something Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University
contrary to popular belief, there are right and wrong opinions.....HA< HA
ok, you don't have to turn in the assignment....
sorry for being thick!!!
i,ve typed the fucker anyway (whatever its called) it'll be on your desk tomorrow!!!
Fave lyrics:
Oh, you've got green eyes Oh, you've got blue eyes Oh, you've got grey eyes
Worst lyrics: WIFM
"Oh I've just come from the land of the sun from a war that must be won in the name of truth"
Barney at his best
"We're playing fer England....En...ger...land"
You's all knew it was on it's way, and I didnae want tae disappoin ye's;) And fer any smart arse that says that's one of Keef Allen's Lyrics....this'll be the reserve
"I went on a summer cruise, upon an ocean, born to lose"
surely it shoulda been "bound for Toulouse";)
best lyric...."iv'e been waiting to hear your voice for too long now"...in fact the whole of Sunrise is quality..
worst lyric..."I'm doing my best to confound you Your behaviour is so volatile Not even a zoo would impound you Don't look at me with your criticle smile"....awful..
tony
Liar is terrific, bitterly terrific...
However, and often overlooked on the lyric front... Technique beholds some of Barneys most astounding verses.
Worst lyrics have to be from Sabotage:
You keep me feelin' fresh. We're drivin' down that highway.
Sounds like a slogan for a douche ad.
The best lyrics are from True Faith.
Favourite lyrics: tie-- 'Every second counts, when I am with you, I think you are a pig, you should be in a zoo'--Every Little Counts (I know it's cheesy and puerile, but it's always made me laugh).
Also, 'Tonight I should have stayed at home, playing with my pleasure zone.'--Perfect Kiss (same reason as above). Barney's not exactly Bob Dylan, and sometimes I cringe at what he comes up with for the rhymes! Hey, it's all about the music, man!
Least favourite...I'd have to agree with 'rock the shack, etc'. Sounds more like a B-52s song, that one.
Best Lyrics:
1,2,3,4 - Hurt and We are Rocking Rocking Rocking - Rocking Carol
Worst Lyrics:
Rock The Shack, Rock The Shack, Rock The Shack, Rock The Shaaaaaaack - I can't remember the song name though...
I am SHOCKED no one mentioned Barney at his true best which is:
"My life ain't no holiday I've been through the point of no return I've seen what a man can do I've seen all the hate of a woman too
Feel your heartbeat lose the rhythm He can't touch the world we live in Life is short but love is strong There lies a hope that I have found And if you try you'll find it too Remember why I'm telling you"
...and...
"How much is free For me and you I'm on my knees I am a fool But when we kiss we speak as one With a single breath this world is gone (this world is gone)"
...and...
"I can't find my piece of mind Because I need you with me all of the time I used to think about you night and day I didn't care what other people would say Oh I can't find you No I can't find my piece of mind without you"
--WORST--
"Rock the sh!t, Rock the sh!t, Rock the sh!t, etc"
and...
"Crows, crows, crows, I hate them! Crawl across!
I wouldn't do that, Dave I'm afraid, Dave My mind is going There is no question about it"...WTF?
and...
Now, don't get wrong...I like the song. But I can't help but cringe when listening to....
"It was January, 1963 When Johnny came home with a gift for me He said I bought it for you because I love you And I bought it for you 'cos it's your birthday, too It was so very nice, he was so very kind To think of me at this point in time I used to think of him, he used think of me"
...I mean, it sounds like Barney is so damn sincere and that this is his story. It's just a little umm, too much on the fruity side know what I mean?
Best: Aruba Jamaica and Benidorm too. I've pulled silly faces but I've never sniffed glue. OK sorry, they're my best.
Possibly: Our love is the flowers the rain the sea and the hours. Our love is like the earth the sun the trees and the birth.
Or maybe: Life is but a dream covered by the sky.
Worst: ruckus in the shithole.
Originally posted by Isamu I am SHOCKED no one mentioned Barney at his true best which is:
"My life ain't no holiday I've been through the point of no return I've seen what a man can do I've seen all the hate of a woman too
Feel your heartbeat lose the rhythm He can't touch the world we live in Life is short but love is strong There lies a hope that I have found And if you try you'll find it too Remember why I'm telling you"
...and...
"How much is free For me and you I'm on my knees I am a fool But when we kiss we speak as one With a single breath this world is gone (this world is gone)"
...and...
"I can't find my piece of mind Because I need you with me all of the time I used to think about you night and day I didn't care what other people would say Oh I can't find you No I can't find my piece of mind without you"
--WORST--
"Rock the sh!t, Rock the sh!t, Rock the sh!t, etc"
and...
"Crows, crows, crows, I hate them! Crawl across!
I wouldn't do that, Dave I'm afraid, Dave My mind is going There is no question about it"...WTF?
and...
Now, don't get wrong...I like the song. But I can't help but cringe when listening to....
"It was January, 1963 When Johnny came home with a gift for me He said I bought it for you because I love you And I bought it for you 'cos it's your birthday, too It was so very nice, he was so very kind To think of me at this point in time I used to think of him, he used think of me"
...I mean, it sounds like Barney is so damn sincere and that this is his story. It's just a little umm, too much on the fruity side know what I mean?
Dont worry i had already previously stated in this thread that Technique was littered with some phenomenal lyrics ;)
Best: I bought it for you because I love you And I bought it for you cause it's your birthday too
and of course
It's not a joke It's not even funny And I'm not broke I don't want your money
Worst? Turn My Way
everytime i need this song, it's there for me...i love this song...definitely a shining moment for Barney...must have been the drugs talking.....
there are so many bad, awful, ridiculous etc...lyrics from Barn but lets focus on the good....DREAM ATTACK
I kind of like the lyrics to Love Vigilantes.
Oh I've just comeFrom the land of the sunFrom a war that must be wonIn the name of truthWith our soldiers so braveyour freedom we will saveWith our rifles and grenadesAnd some help from GodI want to see my familyMy wife and child waiting for meI've got to go homeI've been so alone, you see
That's just a sample. Whole song is good. It's the kind you'd sing whether you're drunk or sober. 
Also another favorite would be from the Perfect Kiss:
My friend he took his final breathNow I know the perfect kiss Is the kiss of death
Sweet. 
Hmm...Worst would probably be from the song Shellshock:
That's the way - ShellshockDarlin' It's never enoughIt's never enough until your heart stops beatingThe deeper you get, the sweeter the painDon't give up again until your heart stops beating :\puke:
Please, someone drag that song out to the street and 
:headoff:
Best - Loveless and all the way. Someone post the lyrics, i can't recall them just now but i know they are great.
Worst - ra ta ta ta ta ta ta hey!... awful. All of slow death and state of the kitchen.
