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Confusion

New Order

aka “Confusion (Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix)” aka “Confusion (Album Version)” aka “Confusion (Koma & Bones Vocal Mix)” aka “Confusion (Outputs Nu-Rocktro Version)” aka “Confusion (Arthur Bakers 2002 Version)” aka “Confusion (Asto Dazed Mix)” aka “Confusion (Koma & Bones Remix)” aka “Confusion (A/O Miami Edit)” aka “Confusion (The Dirty South Electrofried Remix)” aka “Confusion (Pump Panel Reconstruction)” aka “Confusion 87 (Dub)” aka “Confusion (Instrumental)” aka “Confusion (Koma & Bones Mix)” aka “Confusion (Rough Mix)” aka “Confusion (Acid House Mix By 808 State)” aka “Confusion (Promo)” aka “Confusion (Pump Panel Floatation Mix)”

1983
312
Live performances
1
Recording
157
Release appearances
4
Covered by

Overview

WRL is a radio station in New York City, USA.

Credits

Words and music by Stephen Morris, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert and Arthur Baker. (C) 1987 Be Music / Shakin' Baker Music / Warner Chappell Ltd. London W1T 3FA

Lyrics

W-W-W-R-L

(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you mean to me
(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you cannot see
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W-W-W-R-L

(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you mean to me
(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you cannot see

You're hiding from feelings, searching for more
Sharing and hoping, and touched for so long
Our lives still in change from the way that we were
And now I'll tell you something I think you should know

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me
When I show you what you cannot see

(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you mean to me
(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you cannot see

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me

Confusion, Confusion, Confusion

You cause me confusion, you told me you care
It's calling the changes they'll last till the end
Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies
The past is the present, the future is mine

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me
When I show you what you cannot see

(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you mean to me
(Confusion) You just can't believe me
(Confusion) When I show you what you cannot see

You tell me you need me, I'll make it this time
Faith won't devide us if sensations survive
I was sure that I told you it was clear from the face
You've caused me some problems, you've taken my place

Why can't you see what you mean to me?
Why can't you see
Why can't you see
Why can't you see what you mean to me?
Why can't you see
Why can't you see
Why can't you see what you mean to me?
Why can't Why can't Why can't
Why can't Why can't Why can't
Why can't Why can't Why can't
Why can't Why can't Why can't
Why can't you see

Versions & Mixes

Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.

  • 12" Version 8:12
  • 1987 Mix 4:43
  • Accapella 1:17
  • Accapella And Parts 6:09
  • Acid House Mix ?:??
  • Alternative Mix 5:30
  • Arthur Baker 2002 Edit 3:09
  • Arthur Baker 2002 Instrumental 5:47
  • Arthur Baker 2002 Version (Promo) 6:42
  • Arthur Baker's 2002 Version 6:14
  • Asto Dazed Edit 4:22
  • Asto Dazed Mix 7:29
  • Con-om-fus-ars-ion 7:05
  • Confused Instrumental 7:38
  • Confusion Beats 5:19
  • Demo Version ?:??
  • DMC Mix 5:24
  • Dub 1987 5:23
  • Edit 4:08
  • Electroclash Edit 3:40
  • Essential Mix 5:10
  • German Edit 3:38
  • Koma & Bones Mix 6:31
  • Koma And Bones Dub ?:??
  • Koma And Bones Edit 3:45
  • Koma And Bones Vocal Version 8:11
  • Konfusion 3:38
  • Larry Tees Electroclash Mix 5:30
  • Live 1983-6-17, Club 688, Atlanta, USA ?:??
  • Ooh-Wee Dub 6:50
  • Original Version 4:27
  • Original Version 4:56
  • Original Version ?:??
  • Outputs Nu-Rocktro Edit 3:41
  • Outputs Nu-Rocktro Remix 5:50
  • Powerhouse Remix ?:??
  • Pump Panel Flotation Mix 9:15
  • Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix 10:11
  • Pump Panel Recontruction Dub 10:24
  • Razormaid 2002 Mix 8:25
  • Rough Mix 8:04
  • Rough Mix Edit 5:24
  • Single Version 4:56
  • Trip 1-Ambient Confusion 3:40
  • Video 4:08

Release Appearances

157 known appearances

Blue Monday

Blue Monday

1983
Confusion

Confusion

1983
Confusion

Confusion

1983
Touched by the Hand of God

Touched by the Hand of God

1987
Confusion

Confusion

1990
Palatine - The Factory Story

Palatine - The Factory Story

1991
Regret

Regret

1993
Confusion

Confusion

1995
Confusion

Confusion

2002
Retro

Retro

2002
New Order Acid House Mixes By 808 State (1988)

New Order Acid House Mixes By 808 State (1988)

2004
12" X 12: New Order Vinyl Campaign

12" X 12: New Order Vinyl Campaign

2006
Confusion / Crystal

Confusion / Crystal

2006
Confusion / Everything's Gone Green / Waiting For The Sirens' Call

Confusion / Everything's Gone Green / Waiting For The Sirens' Call

2006
Confusion 2007

Confusion 2007

2007
(the best & rest of) New Order

(the best & rest of) New Order

2026

Videos

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Live History

312
Total performances
First known performance
11 Apr 1983
Coasters, Edinburgh
Last known performance
14 Jun 2025
Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach

Recent performances

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Covered By (4)

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Sources

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