Let's Dance to Joy Division
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached no. 15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of The Wombats' most successful tracks.
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UK BandThe 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.
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NME Awards"Let's Dance to Joy Division" won the Best Dancefloor Filler award at the 2008 NME Awards.
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Album FeatureThe song is a track on The Wombats' debut album "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation" which was released in 2007.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track shows different situations going wrong, in line with the lyric "everything is going wrong, but we’re so happy".
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Non-literal MeaningDespite 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.
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Songs InspirationThe 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.
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Band MembersThe Wombats include band members Matthew Murphy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Daniel Haggis (drums, vocals, keyboards), and Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass, vocals).
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Later PerformancesThe song remains a favorite in The Wombats' performances and is typically well received by fans at concerts even years after its release.
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RetrospectIn 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.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in several television shows and video games, extending its influence beyond the music charts.
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