Round & Round

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About Round & Round

"Round & Round" is a song by the English band New Order from their fifth studio album Technique (1989). The song was written by band members Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner, and the album version was produced entirely by New Order. "Round & Round" was re-recorded for a single release, with Stephen Hague as co-producer. Musically, it is one of the band's most dance-centred songs, with few guitar or bass lines. Like the majority of New Order songs, the song's title is not mentioned in its lyrics. "Round & Round" was selected as the second single from the album by Factory Records' Tony Wilson over the wishes of the band, who wanted to issue "Vanishing Point" instead. 


Year:
1989
4:29
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I just can't help thinking
What you've done to me
You built a wall of love and tore it right down
In front of me
And you think you know what's going on
You keep telling me that I am wrong
I don't care about what you do
'Cause if you mess with me I'll get rid of you

The picture you see is no portrait of me
It's too real to be shown to someone I don't know
And it's driving me wild
It makes me act like a child

You think I am crazy, but what can I do
You waste your time, like my money
It ain't so funny, but it's true
(Don't waste my money, baby)
Now you can't tell me what's going on
And that I am weak while you are strong
What is it you need, that makes your heart bleed
Do you really know? 'Cause it doesn't show

The picture you see is no portrait of me
It's too real to be shown to someone I don't know
And it's driving me wild
It makes me act like a child

The picture you see is no portrait of me
It's too real to be shown to someone I don't know
And it's driving me wild
It makes me act like a child

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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, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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11 facts about this song

Song's Creation
"Round & Round" is a song by English rock band New Order from their 1989 fifth studio album, "Technique".
Chart Performance
Despite its somewhat provocative cover art, the song managed to reach No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "Round & Round" was directed by Kathryn Bigelow, an acclaimed film director known for her work on movies like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty".
Remix Releases
The track has been remixed numerous times, with versions by Kevin Saunderson, Stephen Hague, and Ben Grosse among others.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Round & Round" echo themes common in New Order's work, touching on loss, betrayal, and broken relationships.
Unique Sound
The track is known for its Synth-pop sound, which combine elements of post-punk and electronic dance music that New Order was acclaimed for.
Album Success
The album "Technique" where "Round & Round" appears, is said to have been heavily influenced by the sounds of Ibiza's dance clubs and synthesized pop, and it became a commercial success.
Cover Art
The controversial cover art of the single was shot by graphic design team Peter Saville and Trevor Key, both of whom have a long history with New Order.
Collaboration
Renowned producer, Stephen Hague worked on the re-recording of the song for its single release.
Re-release
The song was re-released in a new remix in 1994 and was included in "singles collection" album.
Peculiarity
"Round & Round" is noted to be one of the few songs by New Order where the focus was more on keyboards than guitars.

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