Touched by the Hand of God
New Order
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I was standing by the ocean when I saw your face I couldn't look at you I guess you knew it but I never realized That we were through And now I'm down here all alone With every feeling that I own You can't take that away And with every breath we take And the illusions we create Will come to you someday And I was touched By the hand of God Never knew it But of course I was I never hoped to do the things in this world I wanted to Because everything I own It belongs to you I never looked at you in a sexual way In my life before And I've never woken up like this So desperately before And I was touched By the hand of God Never knew it But of course I was
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12 facts about this song
Band's Composition"Touched by the Hand of God" is a song by the English rock band, New Order.
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Release DateThe song was released in the United Kingdom on 7 December 1987.
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Label DetailsThe label behind the song is Factory Records, a prominent English company known for its work with the post-punk movement.
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UsageThe track was created for the soundtrack of the film "Salvation!," a movie in which the band appeared.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, it managed to achieve the 20th position in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its success.
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SongwritersThe song was written by all four members of the band, namely Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Peter Hook, and Gillian Gilbert.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Kathryn Bigelow, who later won an Oscar for directing the movie "The Hurt Locker."
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Music Video ThemeThe video parodies hair metal bands, a music genre that was very popular at the time of the song's release.
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Remix VersionA different version of the song appeared on the band's 1987 Substance compilation, where the complex arrangement of the original release was prominently showcased.
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Meaning Behind the SongWhile open to interpretation, the song can be seen as an exploration of religious themes mixed with the band's typical post-punk and electronic style.
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Concert PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Touched by the hand of God" is rarely performed live during New Order's concerts.
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Covers and SamplesDJ Hell’s 2009 track "The Angst and The Angst Pt. 2" prominently samples "Touched by the Hand of God."
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