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New Dawn Fades

Joy Division

aka “New Dawn Fades (Take 1)” aka “New Dawn Fades (Outtake)”

1979
407
Live performances
1
Recording
84
Release appearances
2
Covered by

Credits

Produced by

Martin Hannett

Lyrics

A 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 colours, different shades, 
Over each mistakes were made.
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A 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 colours, 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, run through fire, 
Can't seem to feel it anymore. 
It was me, waiting for me, 
Hoping for something more, 
Me, seeing me this time, hoping for something else

Versions & Mixes

Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.

  • Album Version 4:45
  • Live 1979-12-18 4:40
  • Live 1980-05-02 3:55
  • Live 2001.08.05 Featuring Moby 4:51
  • Live Feb 28 2003 4:04
  • Original Version 4:39

Release Appearances

84 known appearances

Unknown Pleasures

Unknown Pleasures

1979
Still

Still

1981
1977 - 1980

1977 - 1980

1991
Heart & Soul

Heart & Soul

1997
Heart And Soul

Heart And Soul

1997

Fractured Box

2001
Les Bains Douches 18 December 1979

Les Bains Douches 18 December 1979

2001
Closer / Unknown Pleasures

Closer / Unknown Pleasures

2010
Instrumental Edits

Instrumental Edits

Videos

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Live History

407
Total performances
First known performance
30 Jun 1979
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Last known performance
3 Apr 2026
Leffe Stage, Enschede

Recent performances

Showing 20 of 407 total

Covered By (2)

John Frusciante almanso

Sources

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