Crystal

New Order

About Crystal

"Crystal" is a song by the English rock band New Order. It is one of the band's fastest and most guitar-orientated singles. The song was released in August 2001 as the first single from their seventh album Get Ready. It entered the UK Singles Charts at number eight, attracting considerable attention and critical praise as the band's comeback single, their first since 1993. The song also found moderate success internationally, peaking at number three in Canada, number seven in Finland, and reaching the top 50 in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Sweden. "Crystal" appears as the first track on the album in a slightly different version than the single release, with an extended outro and intro. 


Year:
2012
6:50
48 
#2

 Struggling with Crystal? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

We're like crystal
(Hey)
We break easy
(Hoo)
I'm a poor man
(Hey)
If you leave me
(Hoo)
I'm applauded
(Hey)
Then forgotten
It was summer
(Hey)
Now it's autumn
(Hoo)
I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core

(Hoo, hey)
We're like crystal
(Hey)
It's not easy
(Hoo)
With your love
(Hey)
You could feed me
(Hoo)
Every man
(Hey)
And every woman
(Hoo)
Needs someone
(Hey)
So keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming

I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core

I don't know what to say
You don't care anyway
I'm a man in a rage
With a girl I betrayed
Here comes love
It's like honey
You can't buy it with money
You're not alone anymore
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core
You shook me to the core

Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Keep it coming

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


New Order

New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitars, synthesisers), Peter Hook (bass, synthesisers) and Stephen Morris (drums, electronic drums, synthesisers) – the remaining members of Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis – with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers). In 1993 the band broke-up amidst tension between bandmembers, but reformed in 1998. In 2001, Phil Cunningham (guitars, synthesisers) replaced Gilbert, who left the group due to family commitments. In 2007, Peter Hook left the band and the band broke-up again, with Sumner saying in 2009 that he no longer wishes to make music as New Order. The band reunited in 2011 without Hook, with Gilbert returning to the fold a… more »

2 fans

Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Release Info
"Crystal" was released in 2001 as the first single from "Get Ready", New Order's seventh album.
Song Recognition
The song was a big success and reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
Renowned Swedish music video director Johan Renck directed the music video of "Crystal."
Special Appearance
The video was unique because instead of featuring the members of New Order, it featured a younger band pretending to be New Order.
Band Name Origin
Interestingly, the imaginary band in the video was named "The Killers" which later inspired an actual American rock band to take that name for their group.
Live Performances
"Crystal" is also well recognized for its live performances and is a regular feature in New Order's concerts.
Cover Versions
A cover version of the song was performed by the Australian string ensemble 'String Tribute Players'.
Multiple Formats
The song was released in multiple formats, including 12" Vinyl, CD, and DVD.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Crystal" have been produced, featuring work by notable artists like John Creamer and Stephane K, Lee Coombs and Bedrock.
Billboard Success
The single also experienced success in America, reaching #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Video Game Appearance
The song appeared in the video game FIFA Football 2003, thereby reaching out to a new generation of listeners.
Awards
The band earned a Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video for "Crystal" in 2002.

Discuss the Crystal Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Crystal Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28601318/New+Order/Crystal>.

    Missing lyrics by New Order?

    Know any other songs by New Order? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Crystal

    5.9M
    24,908     664

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    “I'm the one who wants to be with you, deep inside I hope you _______”
    A live it through
    B feel it too
    C love me too
    D find it’s true

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss New Order's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    New Order tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Crystal

    »