State of the Nation
New Order
aka “State Of The Nation” aka “State Of The Nation (Shame Of The Nation)” aka “State Of The Nation (Promo)” aka “State Of The Nation (Shame Of The Nation Mix)”
1985
271
Live performances
1
Recording
50
Release appearances
1
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Credits
Words and music by Stephen Morris, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and Gillian Gilbert. (C) 1986 Be Music / Warner Chappell Music Ltd. London W1Y 3FA
Lyrics
You can walk, or you can run You don't have to be someone I went on a summer cruise Upon an ocean born to lose My brother said that he was dead I saw his face and shook my head …
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You can walk, or you can run You don't have to be someone I went on a summer cruise Upon an ocean born to lose My brother said that he was dead I saw his face and shook my head Can you see where we can be We're losing our blood in the sea 'Cause it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation Is causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation It's causing death inflation From my home I travel far I drove in my stolen car When it broke down, I kissed the ground 'Cause I don't kiss when you're around I don't find that I have been The portrait of an only son If that's the case, then who could tell Where my story had begun? 'Cause it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation Is causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation It's causing death inflation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation Even now, I'm all alone Behind a wall that's made of stone I think about where we have been And all the sights that could be seen I know it all could be worthwhile If only I could force a sigh Now we turn across the sea The shame of a nation we'll never be 'Cause it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation, state of the nation That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation Is causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation, state of the nation It's causing death inflation
Versions & Mixes
Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.
- 12" Version 6:32
- Edit 3:27
- Instrumental Edit 4:17
- Original Version ?:??
- Razormaid 2002 Mix 8:11
- Shame of the Nation 7:54
- Shame of the Nation (Edit) 3:32
- Video ?:??
Release Appearances
50 known appearances
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Live History
271
Total performances
Recent performances
- 17 May 2025 Pasadena
- 15 May 2025 Salt Lake City
- 22 Mar 2025 Brest
- 21 Mar 2025 La Rochelle
- 19 Mar 2025 Nantes
- 18 Mar 2025 Hérouville-Saint-Clair
- 15 Mar 2025 Paris
- 14 Mar 2025 Reims
- 14 Mar 2025 Sydney
- 13 Mar 2025 Angers
- 11 Mar 2025 Grenoble
- 11 Mar 2025 Brisbane
- 10 Mar 2025 Montpellier
- 8 Mar 2025 Melbourne
- 8 Mar 2025 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- 7 Mar 2025 Madrid
- 6 Mar 2025 Valencia
- 5 Mar 2025 Perth
- 27 Feb 2025 Tokyo
- 25 Feb 2025 Osaka
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