Dreams Never End

New Order

About Dreams Never End

"Dreams Never End" is the first track of eight on New Order's debut album, Movement, which was released on November 13, 1981. The song was later included as track two on the compilation album The Best of New Order, released in the United States in March 1995. This song does not appear on the international version, released November 1994. After the death of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the surviving members formed New Order with drummer Stephen Morris's girlfriend and future wife, Gillian Gilbert. The band members disputed over who should fill the role of lead vocalist. All three male members were in contention, but since Bernard Sumner's voice sounded significantly different from Curtis' voice, the other members opted for him to take the role, wanting New Order's sound to be distinct from Joy Division's. Although Sumner became the lead vocalist, bassist Peter Hook sings the lead vocals on this song and on the album's seventh track, "Doubts Even Here". The song's title is a possible play on the opening line of the Joy Division song "Insight" (from their 1979 album, Unknown Pleasures) which is "Guess your dreams always end". 


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1981
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My promise could be your fiend
A given end to your dreams
A simple movement or rhyme
Could be the smallest of signs
We'll never know what they are or care
In it's escapable view
There's no escape so few in fear
Give in a changing value

To be given your sight
Hid in a long peaceful night
A nervous bride for your eyes
A fractured smile that soon dies
A love that's wrong from your life and soul
A savage mine had begun
Hello, farewell to your love and soul
Hello, farewell to your soul

Now I know what those hands would do
No looking back now, we're pushing through
We'll change these feelings, we'll taste and see
But never guess how the him would scream
But never guess how the him would scream
But never guess how the him would scream

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Dreams Never End" is the first song on the debut album named 'Movement' by New Order. The British band New Order was formed in 1980 by the remaining members of Joy Division following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis.
Band Members
All members of New Order - Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert - played their part in the making of "Dreams Never End". It is one of the few songs where Peter Hook, usually the bassist, sings lead vocals.
Music Genre
The genre of the song blends post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop sounds, establishing the band's shift from their previous, darker post-punk sound towards a more electronic approach.
Album Transition
"Dreams Never End" marks a significant transition phase in the band's musical style. As the opener of their debut album, it serves as a bridge from their days as Joy Division to their future work as synth-pop pioneers.
Live Performances
The song was frequently played live during the early days of the band's career, especially in 1981 and 1982, but it became less common as the band's career progressed.
Song Length
The original album version of "Dreams Never End" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
Album Reception
Upon its initial release in 1981, the band's album 'Movement' - which includes "Dreams Never End" - received mixed reviews. However, over time it has been re-evaluated and is now considered an important milestone in the evolution of New Order's musical style.
Remarkable Features
"Dreams Never End" displays New Order's characteristic mixture of melancholy and euphoria. The song's main hook is a catchy, jangly guitar riff which contrasts with the somber vocals and lyrics.
Legacy
Today, both "Dreams Never End" and the album 'Movement' are considered crucial parts of the band's discography. They represent a unique moment in the band's history when they were rediscovering their musical identity after a tragic loss.
Lyrical Contents
The song's lyrics, as the title suggests, incorporate the themes of dreams, ambitions, and the enduring human spirit. Despite being somewhat ambiguous, they generally take on a more uplifting and hopeful tone.

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