Warsaw
Joy Division
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Three, five, zero, one, two, five go! I was there in the back stage When the first light came around I grew up like a changeling To win the first time around I can see all the weakness I pick all the faults Well I concede all the faith tests Just to stick in your throats Thirty one G, thirty one G, thirty one G I hung around in your soundtrack To mirror all that you've done To find the right side of reason To kill the three lies for one I can see all the cold facts I can see through your eyes All this talk made no contact No matter how hard we tried Thirty one G, thirty one G, thirty one G I can still hear the footsteps I can see only walls I slid into your man-traps With no hearing at all I just see contradiction Had to give up the fight Just to live in the past tense To make believe you were right Thirty one G, thirty one G, thirty one G Three, five, zero, one, two, five
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Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, BRIAN ENO, DAVID BOWIE, IAN KEVIN CURTIS, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS
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8 facts about this song
Origins"Warsaw" is a song by legendary British rock band Joy Division.
- The band actually originated under the name "Warsaw", inspired by the David Bowie song "Warszawa" on his 1977 album Low.
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Composition and Recording"Warsaw" was recorded on the 18th of July, 1977 at Pennine Sound Studios in Oldham, England.
- The song clocks in at about 2 minutes and 26 seconds, making it one of their more concise tracks.
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LyricsThe song's title and lyrics reference the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 during World War II.
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Song Structure"Warsaw" is noted for its frenetic pace and raw, punk-influenced sound, which contrasted with the darker, more atmospheric music Joy Division would later become known for.
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ReleaseThe song was initially released as part of an EP called "An Ideal for Living" in 1978, which was the band's first release.
- It was later included on the 1994 compilation album "Heart and Soul".
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LegacyAlthough not as well-known as some of Joy Division's other songs, "Warsaw" has remained a fan favorite and is considered a pivotal track in the band's evolution.
- It has performed live several times, even after the band changed their name from Warsaw to Joy Division.
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TributeIn 2021, Warsaw, the capital of Poland, honored the band with a plaque commemorating the song and its connection to the city's history. The plaque is located at Wilson Square, mentioned in the song's lyrics.
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Band Influence"Warsaw" and the other songs on "An Ideal for Living" showcased the band's early influences, including punk rock and glam rock. Over time, however, they would develop a unique, groundbreaking sound that would have a major impact on the post-punk and alternative rock genres.
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