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Vanishing Point

New Order

aka “Vanishing Point (Instrumental)”

1988
160
Live performances
1
Recording
49
Release appearances
2
Covered by

Credits

Written by

Serge Gainsbourg

Words and music by Stephen Morris, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and Gillian Gilbert. (C) 1988 Gainwest Ltd. / Warner Chappell Music Ltd. London W1Y 3FA

Lyrics

Grow up children, don't you suffer
At the hands of one another
It be like a sleeping demon
Listen can you hear him weeping?
Tears of joy and tears of sorrow
He buys love to sell tomorrow
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Grow up children, don't you suffer
At the hands of one another
It be like a sleeping demon
Listen can you hear him weeping?
Tears of joy and tears of sorrow
He buys love to sell tomorrow

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

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

And they gave him away
Like in "Whistle Down The Wind"
By the look on his face
He never gave in

Versions & Mixes

Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.

  • Album Version 5:15
  • Instrumental Making Out Mix 5:10
  • Original Version 4:58
  • Original Version ?:??
  • Razormaid 2002 Mix 6:41

Release Appearances

49 known appearances

Round & Round

Round & Round

1989
Technique

Technique

1989
(the best & rest of) New Order

(the best & rest of) New Order

2026

Live History

160
Total performances
First known performance
25 Nov 1988
Maracanazinho, Rio de Janeiro
Last known performance
3 Apr 2026
Leffe Stage, Enschede

Recent performances

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Covered By (2)

Night Shift Provision

Sources

MusicBrainz work ↗ MusicBrainz recording ↗