Sub-Culture

New Order

About Sub-Culture

"Sub-culture", released on 28 October 1985, is the tenth single by New Order. It was the second and final single to feature on their third album, Low-Life.


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1985
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One of these days
One of these days
I like walking in the park
When it gets late at night
I move 'round in the dark (the dark)
And leave when it gets light
I sit around by day
Tied up in chains so tight
These crazy words of mine
So wrong they could be
What do I get out of this?
I always try, I always miss (woah)
One of these days you'll go back to your home (one of these days)
You won't even notice that you are alone
One of these days when you sit by yourself (one of these days)
You'll realize you can't shaft without someone else
In the end you will submit
It's got to hurt a little bit

I like talking in my sleep
When people work so hard
They need what they can't keep
A choice that leaves them scarred
A room without a view
Unveils the truth so soon
And when the sun goes down
You've lost what you had
What do I get out of this?
I always try, I always miss (woah)
One of these days you'll go back to your home
You won't even notice that you are alone
One of these days when you sit by yourself (one of these days)
You'll realise you can't shaft without someone else
In the end you will submit (one of these days)
It's got to hurt a little bit

One of these days
One of these days
One of these days
One of these days (woah)
One of these days you'll go back to your home (one of these days)
One of these days when you sit by yourself (one of these days)
You'll realise you can't shaft without someone else
In the end you will, in the end you will, in the end you will submit
It's got to hurt a, got to hurt a, got to hurt a little bit
One of these days
Woah, one of these days you'll go back to your home (one of these days)
Woah, one of these days when you sit by yourself (one of these days)
In the end you will submit (one of these days)
It's got to hurt a little bit

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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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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sub-Culture", an electronic and dance music track, was released in 1985.
Album
It is one of the tracks found in the album "Low-Life", which is the third studio album by the British rock band New Order.
Songwriting credit
All members of the band (Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Gillian Gilbert, and Stephen Morris) are usually credited with writing the songs, "Sub-Culture" is not an exception.
Track length
The length of the original track "Sub-Culture" is approximately 5 minutes and 03 seconds.
Remix Version
A remix of "Sub-Culture", remixed by John Robie, was released as a 7" single. The remixed version is quite distinct, utilizing the sampler and sequencer technology of the time.
Chart Performance
The song did not attain widespread commercial success. It peaked at number 63 on the UK Singles Chart, which was considered a disappointment after their previous chart successes.
Music Style
"Sub-Culture", like many New Order tracks, represents a blend of post-punk, electronic, and dance music. It reflected the band's continued move towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound.
Lyric Content
The lyrics speak to themes of alienation and inner turmoil, fitting in well with New Order's overall melancholic and introspective tone.
Cover Art
The cover art for "Sub-Culture" was designed by Peter Saville, a graphic designer who was responsible for many of New Order's album and single covers.
Critical Reception
While it did not achieve great commercial success, the song, as part of the "Low-Life" album, is greatly loved by New Order's fanbase and is considered as one of the standout tracks of the album.

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