Let's Dance to Joy Division

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About Let's Dance to Joy Division

"Let's Dance to Joy Division" is a song by The Wombats and the second single taken from their album A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation. The song was available to download on 8 October 2007, and was physically released one week later. It is based on a drunken night when lead singer Matthew Murphy danced on a table with his girlfriend to "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division at the Liverpool night club Le Bateau, and the cover art references that single's art. There is a hidden track on the 7" vinyl version of the single, when Tord Øverland-Knudsen sings the theme tune from children's television show Postman Pat in Norwegian. The song features on the BBC Three program Scallywagga as the theme tune and is featured in series 3 episode 4 of the BBC three show Uncle 


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And the same when autumn comes 
Cold air I breathe in my lungs 
Somethings new but nothings changed 
Familiar feelings just the same 

Soon too the warm air comes by 
Lie back and stare at blue skies 
Thinking back away and from 
When I'll be here and you'll be gone 

Further, further, further, further, 
Further, further, further, further from me 

I think now of summers high 
And reminisce of past times gone by 
Only remembered now in 
Earth, trees the stars that have been there 
And there forever held 
Kept safe but memories never told 
But felt if you went by 
In never changing sky 

And will be gone 

Further, further, further, further, 
Further, further, further, further 
Further, further, further, further, 
Further, further, further, further 

God's love will save our light 
And we'll come shining bright 
God's love will save our sun 
And thy will be done

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The Wombats

The Wombats are a British indie rock band from and formed in Liverpool. The band comprises native Liverpudlians Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, nose harp, keyboard) and Dan Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals), alongside Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen (bass guitar, guitar, keyboard and backing vocals). The band is signed to 14th Floor Records in the United Kingdom and Bright Antenna in the United States. more »

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Written by: ROBERT DUNCAN MCVEY

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Let's Dance to Joy Division" was released on October 8, 2007, as a single and later included in The Wombats' debut album.
Chart Performance
The song reached no. 15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of The Wombats' most successful tracks.
UK Band
The Wombats are an indie rock band from Liverpool, United Kingdom. "Let's Dance to Joy Division" was one of their first singles to gain international recognition.
NME Awards
"Let's Dance to Joy Division" won the Best Dancefloor Filler award at the 2008 NME Awards.
Album Feature
The song is a track on The Wombats' debut album "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation" which was released in 2007.
Music Video
The music video for the track shows different situations going wrong, in line with the lyric "everything is going wrong, but we’re so happy".
Non-literal Meaning
Despite its title, the song doesn't specifically encourage listeners to dance to songs by the post-punk band Joy Division. It symbolizes enjoying life despite everything going wrong, much like the dark themes present in Joy Division's music.
Songs Inspiration
The inspiration for "Let's Dance to Joy Division" came from a night out at Liverpool club night, Le Bateau, where everyone was dancing happily to the rather depressive music by Joy Division.
Band Members
The Wombats include band members Matthew Murphy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Daniel Haggis (drums, vocals, keyboards), and Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass, vocals).
Later Performances
The song remains a favorite in The Wombats' performances and is typically well received by fans at concerts even years after its release.
Retrospect
In retrospect, band member Matthew "Murph" Murphy has called the song "a moment of genius or potentially the biggest mistake" he has made due to its offbeat theme blending sadness with dance.
Pop Culture
The song has been used in several television shows and video games, extending its influence beyond the music charts.

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