Everything's Gone Green

New Order

About Everything's Gone Green

"Everything's Gone Green" is the third single by the English rock band New Order, released in December 1981. As usual per New Order and Joy Division's releases, the recording date and location of the music is not disclosed on the original sleeve. The single was originally released in Belgium on Factory Benelux and bears the catalogue number FBN8. The single was later released in New Zealand in 1982 and was made available in the UK through import copies. The artwork was designed by Peter Saville with computer graphics on the cover designed by Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert.  


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Help me, somebody help me
I wonder where I am
I see my future before me
I'll hurt you when I can

It seems like I've been here before
It seems like I've been here before
It seems like I've been here before
It seems like I've been here before

Confusion sprung up from devotion
A halo that covers my eyes
It sprung from this first estrangement
No one have I ever despised

Is this the way that you wanted to pay
Won't you show me, please show me the way
Is this the way that you wanted to pay
Won't you show me, please show me the way
Show me, show me, show me, show me, show me

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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: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Everything's Gone Green" was first released in 1981. It was primarily issued as a 12" single in the United Kingdom by Factory Records.
Band Composition
New Order is a British band that was formed in 1980. The band members at the time "Everything's Gone Green" was recorded included Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert.
Significant Transition
The song signified the band's first move away from the stark, untamed post-punk sounds that characterized their early music, towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound.
B-Sides Composition
The song was backed by "Cries and Whispers" and "Mesh" as B-sides in the UK release.
Canadian Release
Interestingly, in Canada, "Everything's Gone Green" was released as a 7" single, with "Procession" as the B-side. This distinction made it the band's second single in Canada following "Ceremony."
Usage in Compilation Albums
The song was never included on any of the band's original studio albums but appeared in a number of their compilation albums, including "Substance" and "Singles."
Unique Lyrics
Unlike many of New Order's songs, this song has a particularly noticeable set of lyrics, emphasizing on the theme of capitalism and greed. The lyrics say, "Help me, somebody help me, I wonder where I am, I feel so far from home, I don't know where to go."
Link to Earlier Band
Before New Order, members Sumner, Hook, and Morris were part of the band Joy Division, whose lead singer Ian Curtis tragically passed away. The release of "Everything's Gone Green" showcased the band's musical evolution and willingness to experiment in the aftermath of that tragedy.
Cover Versions
Several cover versions of "Everything's Gone Green" have been performed by different artists. These include The Smashing Pumpkins during their 1998 "An Evening with The Smashing Pumpkins" tour.
Pop Culture References
The song was referenced in popular culture, including the 2006 Canadian film "Everything's Gone Green," written by Douglas Coupland.
Musical Innovation
"Everything's Gone Green" was notably one of the first songs to use a sequencer, demonstrating New Order's early adoption and pioneering use of new electronic equipment in their music towards the dance and electronic genres.

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