Ruined in a Day

New Order

About Ruined in a Day

"Ruined in a Day" is a song by English rock group New Order. It was released as the second single from their 1993 album Republic. In Australia, it was released as the third single from the album, on 24 January 1994. The song also appeared on the group's Best of compilation the following year, and on the 2005 chronology Singles. The music video for the track depicts the band and their long-standing collaborator Keith Allen immersed in a bizarre game of charades for Hollywood Blockbusters, with a group of Buddhist monks. Allen also directed the promo. 


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I may be wrong but you're missing
There's something wrong you could say
Ruined in a day
You could be the lover of jade
Forever on your own in the shade
Let's do it anyway

Some people like to deceive you
While others may feel that they need you
While I do the best that I can
Keeping my life in my hands

And if you feel
Your cradle rocking
Then take the wheel
Don't let me stop you
(Hang around for awhile)
But stop acting like a child
Every step we take is the one
That's gonna undo what you've done
It could take all day

Some people like to deceive you
While others may feel that they need you
But I do the best that I can
I keep my world in my hands

Some people like to deceive you
While others may feel that they need you
But I do the best that I can
Keeping my world in my hands

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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, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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11 facts about this song

Released Year
"Ruined in a Day" was released as a single in June 1993.
Album Appearance
The track appears on New Order's 1993 album, "Republic," which was released through London Records.
Band Line-up
At the time of the song's release, New Order consisted of members: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert.
Chart Performance
The song reached #22 on the UK Singles Chart, marking its debut as one of the most substantial hits from the "Republic" album.
Music Video
The famous comedian, Keith Allen, directed the music video for "Ruined in a Day." It features the band members participating in a bizarre, celebrity-studded game show.
TV Appearance
New Order performed "Ruined in a Day" live on UK TV shows "Top of the Pops" and "The Word" in 1993.
Label Change
This single was part of the first album New Order released after leaving Factory Records and signing to London Records.
Eventual Hiatus
Following the release of "Republic" and its subsequent tour, the band went on a long hiatus due to various internal conflicts and would not release another album for eight years.
Connotation
Though often bright and dance-oriented in their music, "Ruined in a Day" shows New Order's darker and somewhat melancholic side.
Reunion
In 2011, New Order reunited without Peter Hook and performed "Ruined in a Day" as part of their live setlist, affirming the song's enduring popularity.
Remix Version
The "Ruined in a Day" b-side includes a remix of the song by Electronic, a side project of New Order's Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr from The Smiths.

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