Waiting for the Sirens' Call
New Order
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What does this ship bring to me Far across the restless sea Waiting for the sirens' call I've never seen it here before There she plies a lonely trade Cutting through the breaking waves Drifting slowly from her course She is lost forever more We all want some kind of love But sometimes it's not enough To the wall and through the door With a stranger on the shore I won't desert you I don't know what to say I really hurt you I nearly gave it all away I've got it all wrong 'Cause you were not the wrong one And I don't know where to turn when you're gone When you're gone Gotta catch the midnight train First to Paris then to Spain Travel with a document All across the continent City life is flying by The wheels are turning all the while Get on board we can't be late Our destination cannot wait All the stars and all the worlds Filling up this universe Could never be as close as us Will never shine as bright on us I won't desert you I don't know what to say I really hurt you I nearly gave it all away I've got it all wrong 'Cause you were not the wrong one And I don't know where to turn when you're gone When you're gone I won't desert you I don't know what to say I really hurt you I nearly gave it all away I've got it all wrong 'Cause you were not the wrong one And I don't know where to turn when you're gone How many times must I lose my way, hey How many words do I have to say, hey What can I do just to make you see That you're so good for a man like A man like me
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Written by: BERNARD SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" is the title song from British rock band New Order's eighth studio album, which was released on 29 March 2005.
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Music StyleThe song has a style that summarizes the combination of guitar-led rock and the more club/dance oriented direction of New Order's music.
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Sirens in Greek MythologyThe song' title draws from Greek mythology, where sirens were creatures who lured sailors to their death with their enchanting music and singing voices.
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Single Release"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" was released as the second single from the album on 26 September 2005.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Waiting for the Sirens' Call" was directed by Jake Scott, son of renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott, and features the band performing on a steel bridge.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #21 on the UK Singles Chart, showing modest commercial success.
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Non-Original band member's workThis album, including the title track, features work by Phil Cunningham, who joined New Order following the departure of keyboardist and guitarist Gillian Gilbert.
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Songwriting & ProductionThe song was written by band members Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Phil Cunningham, and produced by New Order, John Leckie and Stuart Price.
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Alternative VersionAn alternative version of the song, known as the "Planet Funk remix," gained considerable club play when the single was released.
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Return of Original Member"Waiting for the Sirens' Call" single marked the return of Gillian Gilbert, who had left the band in 2001, for the music video. Although she didn't play on the album, her presence indicated a renewed involvement with the group.
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