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TITLE. LYRICS

Studio version

Colony

A cry for help, a hint of anaesthesia
The sound from broken homes, we used to always meet here
As he lays asleep she takes him in her arms
Some things I have to do, but I don't mean you harm
A worried parent's glance, a kiss, a last goodbye
Hands him the bag she packed, a tear she tries to hide
A cruel wind that howls down to our lunacy
And leaves him standing cold here in this colony

I can't see why all these confrontations
I can't see why all these dislocations
No family life, this makes me feel uneasy
Stood alone here in this colony

God in his wisdom took you by the hand
God in his wisdom made you understand
In this colony

	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
	This song was created and played live for the first time on Saturday 11 August 1979

	STUDIO RECORDING. NOTES	Peel Session recording \| Live recordings
	Date: Monday 18–Sunday 30 March 1980 Studio: Britannia Row Studios – London (UK) Duration: 3.50 Availability on record: Closer \| Heart And Soul

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	Line-up: Ian Curtis \| Peter Hook \| Stephen Morris \| Bernard Sumner