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Primitive Notion

New Order

2001
40
Live performances
1
Recording
14
Release appearances
0
Covered by

Overview

Working Title: Run Wild

Credits

Label

London Records

Written by New Order.

Lyrics

It doesn't take a lot to confuse me
I'm not aware of the passing of time
And I'd like to say to those who accuse me
Could you do it while you looked in my eye

If you hold on primitive notion
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It doesn't take a lot to confuse me
I'm not aware of the passing of time
And I'd like to say to those who accuse me
Could you do it while you looked in my eye

If you hold on primitive notion
And if you think you'd like to try
You can drink this magic potion
And you can do it 'til the day that you the day that you die

I've done it before and I'll do it again
A judgement of life that I'll burn 'til the end
How can it be that we're so far apart 
I want it to be like it did at the start

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 critical smile

Well I've been driving in the wrong gear
It's been a long and lonely ride
It's been winter for a whole year
But you couldn't hurt me if you tried

I've done it before and I'll do it again
I'm charged with a life that'll burn 'til the end
How can it be that we're so far apart 
I want it to be like it was at the start

I've done it before and I'll do it again
A judgement of life that I'll burn 'til the end
How can it be that we're so far apart 
I want it to be like it did at the start

I've got a message that I need to send
It's coming to you straight from a friend
I wanted to see what's inside of my heart
I wanted to be like it was at the start

Versions & Mixes

Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.

  • Album Version 5:43
  • Mix 3 5:59

Release Appearances

14 known appearances

Get Ready

2001
Primitive Notion / 60 Miles An Hour

Primitive Notion / 60 Miles An Hour

2026

Live History

40
Total performances
First known performance
17 Apr 2025
The Marble Factory, Bristol
Last known performance
3 Apr 2026
Leffe Stage, Enschede

Recent performances

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Sources

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