Everything's Gone Green
New Order
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Help me, somebody help me I wonder where I am I see my future before me I'll hurt you when I can It seems like I've been here before It seems like I've been here before It seems like I've been here before It seems like I've been here before Confusion sprung up from devotion A halo that covers my eyes It sprung from this first estrangement No one have I ever despised Is this the way that you wanted to pay Won't you show me, please show me the way Is this the way that you wanted to pay Won't you show me, please show me the way Show me, show me, show me, show me, show me
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Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Everything's Gone Green" was first released in 1981. It was primarily issued as a 12" single in the United Kingdom by Factory Records.
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Band CompositionNew Order is a British band that was formed in 1980. The band members at the time "Everything's Gone Green" was recorded included Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert.
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Significant TransitionThe song signified the band's first move away from the stark, untamed post-punk sounds that characterized their early music, towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound.
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B-Sides CompositionThe song was backed by "Cries and Whispers" and "Mesh" as B-sides in the UK release.
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Canadian ReleaseInterestingly, in Canada, "Everything's Gone Green" was released as a 7" single, with "Procession" as the B-side. This distinction made it the band's second single in Canada following "Ceremony."
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Usage in Compilation AlbumsThe song was never included on any of the band's original studio albums but appeared in a number of their compilation albums, including "Substance" and "Singles."
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Unique LyricsUnlike many of New Order's songs, this song has a particularly noticeable set of lyrics, emphasizing on the theme of capitalism and greed. The lyrics say, "Help me, somebody help me, I wonder where I am, I feel so far from home, I don't know where to go."
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Link to Earlier BandBefore New Order, members Sumner, Hook, and Morris were part of the band Joy Division, whose lead singer Ian Curtis tragically passed away. The release of "Everything's Gone Green" showcased the band's musical evolution and willingness to experiment in the aftermath of that tragedy.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "Everything's Gone Green" have been performed by different artists. These include The Smashing Pumpkins during their 1998 "An Evening with The Smashing Pumpkins" tour.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song was referenced in popular culture, including the 2006 Canadian film "Everything's Gone Green," written by Douglas Coupland.
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Musical Innovation"Everything's Gone Green" was notably one of the first songs to use a sequencer, demonstrating New Order's early adoption and pioneering use of new electronic equipment in their music towards the dance and electronic genres.
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