State of the Nation
New Order
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You can walk, or you can run You don't have to be someone I went on a summer cruise Upon an ocean born to lose My brother said that he was dead I saw his face and shook my head Can you see where we can't be We're losing our blood in the sea 'Cause it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation (state on the nation) Is causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation (state of the nation) Is causing deprivation From my home I traveled far I drove in my stolen car When it broke down, I kissed the ground 'Cause I don't kiss when you're around I don't find that I have been The portrait of an only son If that's the case, then who could tell Where my story had begun? 'Cause it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation It's the state of the nation (state on the nation) That's causing deprivation Oh, it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's causing deprivation State of the nation (state of the station) State of the nation (state of the station) State of the nation (state of the station) State of the nation (state of the station) Even now, I'm all alone Behind a wall that's made of stone I think about where we have been And all the sights that could be seen I know it all could be worthwhile If only I could force a smile Now we turn our backs to the sea The shame of a nation we'll never be 'Cause it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) That's holding our salvation It's the state of the nation (state on the nation) It's causing deprivation Oh, yes it's the state of the nation (state of the nation) It's causing deprivation
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Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT
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13 facts about this song
Song Identity"State of the Nation" is a non-album single by the influential alternative rock band, New Order.
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Release DateThe song was released on 20th May 1986 in the U.K. and produced under the label Factory Records.
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Song RankingUpon its release, "State of the Nation" peaked at number 30 on the UK singles chart, showing its level of popularity during that time.
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B SideThe single had "Bizarre Love Triangle" as its B side, which later became one of New Order's most popular songs.
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Genre"State of the Nation" falls under the music genres of Synth-pop and New wave, a style New Order is credited with popularizing during the 80s.
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Band Line-upThe members of the band during the time of the song's release were Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert.
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Music VideoThere's no official music video for "State of the Nation," probably as the song was a non-album single.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics to "State of the Nation" are generally cryptic, evoking a sense of disenchantment with the political climate of the time.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the single, like many of New Order's designs, was designed by the iconic graphic designer Peter Saville.
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ProducerThe single was produced by New Order themselves along with Michael Johnson, showing their hand in not just composition but production as well.
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Live Performances"State of the Nation" is a song that New Order rarely performed live.
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ReceptionDespite its moderate chart performance, the single received mixed reviews from music critics at the time.
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VersionsSeveral versions of "State of the Nation" exist, including the original version on the single, and a shortened version included on the cassette version of the "Substance" compilation album.
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