Waiting for the Sirens' Call

New Order

About Waiting for the Sirens' Call

"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is a single released in 2005 by the group New Order. It was released by London Records on 26 September 2005, and was the third single from the album of the same title.


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What does this ship bring to me
Far across the restless sea
Waiting for the sirens' call
I've never seen it here before
There she plies a lonely trade
Cutting through the breaking waves
Drifting slowly from her course
She is lost forever more
We all want some kind of love
But sometimes it's not enough
To the wall and through the door
With a stranger on the shore
I won't desert you
I don't know what to say
I really hurt you
I nearly gave it all away
I've got it all wrong
'Cause you were not the wrong one
And I don't know where to turn when you're gone
When you're gone
Gotta catch the midnight train
First to Paris then to Spain
Travel with a document 
All across the continent
City life is flying by
The wheels are turning all the while
Get on board we can't be late
Our destination cannot wait
All the stars and all the worlds
Filling up this universe
Could never be as close as us
Will never shine as bright on us
I won't desert you
I don't know what to say
I really hurt you
I nearly gave it all away
I've got it all wrong
'Cause you were not the wrong one
And I don't know where to turn when you're gone
When you're gone
I won't desert you
I don't know what to say
I really hurt you
I nearly gave it all away
I've got it all wrong
'Cause you were not the wrong one
And I don't know where to turn when you're gone
How many times must I lose my way, hey
How many words do I have to say, hey
What can I do just to make you see
That you're so good for a man like
A man like me

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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 SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is the title song from British rock band New Order's eighth studio album, which was released on 29 March 2005.
Music Style
The song has a style that summarizes the combination of guitar-led rock and the more club/dance oriented direction of New Order's music.
Sirens in Greek Mythology
The song' title draws from Greek mythology, where sirens were creatures who lured sailors to their death with their enchanting music and singing voices.
Single Release
"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" was released as the second single from the album on 26 September 2005.
Music Video
The music video for "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" was directed by Jake Scott, son of renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott, and features the band performing on a steel bridge.
Chart Performance
The song reached #21 on the UK Singles Chart, showing modest commercial success.
Non-Original band member's work
This album, including the title track, features work by Phil Cunningham, who joined New Order following the departure of keyboardist and guitarist Gillian Gilbert.
Songwriting & Production
The song was written by band members Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Phil Cunningham, and produced by New Order, John Leckie and Stuart Price.
Alternative Version
An alternative version of the song, known as the "Planet Funk remix," gained considerable club play when the single was released.
Return of Original Member
"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" single marked the return of Gillian Gilbert, who had left the band in 2001, for the music video. Although she didn't play on the album, her presence indicated a renewed involvement with the group.

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