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TITLE. LYRICS

Studio version

New dawn fades

A change of speed, a change of style
A change of scene, with no regrets
A chance to watch, admire the distance
Still occupied, though you forget
Different colours, different shades
Over each mistakes were made
I took the blame
Directionless, so plain to see
A loaded gun won't set you free
So you say

We'll share a drink and step outside
An angry voice and one who cried
We'll give you everything and more
The strain's too much, can't take much more
Oh, I've walked on water, run through fire
Can't seem to feel it anymore
It was me, waiting for me
Hoping for something more
Me, seeing me this time
Hoping for something else

ALTERNATE LYRICS

Concert version

Translations: Español | Français | Italiano | Português

DETAILS

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

STUDIO RECORDING. NOTES

Live recordings

Date: Friday 30 March–mid April 1979
Studio: Strawberry Studios – Stockport (UK)
Duration: 4.44
Availability on record: Heart And Soul | Unknown Pleasures

MEMORIES

After pondering over the words to New dawn fades, I broached the subject with Ian, trying to make him confirm that they were only lyrics and bore no resemblance to his true feelings. It was a one-sided conversation. He refused to confirm or deny any of the points raised and he walked out of the house. I was left questioning myself instead, but did not feel close enough to anyone else to voice my fears
(Source: Deborah Curtis – Touching from a distance)