Fine Time

New Order

About Fine Time

"Fine Time" is a song by New Order released in 1988 and the first single from their 1989 album Technique. An additional track on the 12" version "Fine Line" is simply the A-side without Bernard Sumner's vocals. On the naming of the track, Stephen Morris said, "my car had been towed away and I had to remind myself to go and pay the fine. I just wrote "Fine Time" on this piece of paper to remind myself to go get it and thought, that's a good title."


Year:
1995
4:43
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You're much too young
To be a part of me
Too young
To get a hold on me

You're much too young
You're much too young
You're much too young
To mess around with me

Hey
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks 
But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth
That's why I love you babe
That's why we could be 
But you're too young
Too young

The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter

Hey
Sophisticated lady
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
But you've got style
You've got class
But most of all
You've got love technique

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New Order

New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitars, synthesisers), Peter Hook (bass, synthesisers) and Stephen Morris (drums, electronic drums, synthesisers) – the remaining members of Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis – with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers). In 1993 the band broke-up amidst tension between bandmembers, but reformed in 1998. In 2001, Phil Cunningham (guitars, synthesisers) replaced Gilbert, who left the group due to family commitments. In 2007, Peter Hook left the band and the band broke-up again, with Sumner saying in 2009 that he no longer wishes to make music as New Order. The band reunited in 2011 without Hook, with Gilbert returning to the fold a… more »

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Written by: GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD SUMNER

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Fine Time" by New Order is typically classified within the genres of synth-pop, dance-rock, and alternative dance.
Album
The song was released as part of the band’s fifth studio album named "Technique" which blended the alternative rock elements with acid house, a genre of electronic dance music.
Release Date
"Fine Time" was released as a single in December 1988 ahead of the album's release in January 1989.
Chart Performance
"Fine Time" topped US Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart and it also ranked at #11 on UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Fine Time" were surely a departure from New Order's darker and heavier fare. These lyrics, usually understood as a playful nod to club culture, became symbolic of the band's evolution and change in direction.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for "Fine Time" was directed by the English music video director, film director, and photographer Kathryn Bigelow.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics, with many highlighting its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythm.
Remixes
A number of remixes of "Fine Time" have been released, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity within the electronic dance music scene.
Persona
The song is sometimes associated with New Order's movement toward a more carefree and less introspective public persona during the late 1980s.
Noteworthy Performance
Arguably one of the most memorable live performances of "Fine Time" took place during the band's headlining set at the 1998 Reading Festival.

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