Thieves Like Us
New Order
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I've watched your face for a long time It's always the same I've studied the cracks and the wrinkles You were always so vain Well, now you live your life like a shadow In the pouring rain Oh, it's called love Yes, it's called love Oh, it's called love And it belongs to us Oh, it dies so quickly It grows so slowly But when it dies, it dies for good It's called love And it belongs to everyone but us I've lived my life in the valleys I've lived my life on the hills I've lived my life on alcohol I've lived my life on pills But it's called love And it belongs to us It's called love And it's the only thing that's worth living for It's called love And it belongs to us It's called love Yes it's called love Oh, love is found in the east and west But when love is at home, it's the best Love is the cure for every evil Love is the air that supports the eagle It's called love And it's so un-cool It's called love And somehow it's become unmentionable It's called love And it belongs to every one of us It's called love And it cuts your life like a broken knife Oh love, love, love, love, love It's called love And it belongs to us It's called love, love, love, love, love It's called love And it belongs to everyone of us
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Written by: GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD SUMNER, ARTHUR HENRY BAKER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Thieves Like Us" is a song by the British rock band New Order. The band originated from the ashes of Joy Division, following the death of their lead singer Ian Curtis.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally released in 1984 as a standalone single by Factory Records, which was an independent record label based in Manchester, England.
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Chart Performance"Thieves Like Us" performed really well on the UK Singles Chart, earning itself a spot within the top 20 on it's release.
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Unusual InspirationThe song was named after the 1949 novel of the same name by Edward Anderson. The members of New Order were known to be avid readers and often drew inspiration from literature.
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Unique CompositionAs is common with many New Order songs, "Thieves Like Us" does not have a traditional verse-chorus structure. Instead, it features several musical sections that interweave throughout the song.
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Instrumental VersionThe song was initially released as an instrumental on a Belgian compilation album.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the "Thieves Like Us" single was designed by Peter Saville, a graphic designer known for his long-standing relationship with New Order and his iconic designs for their album and single covers.
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Writing LocationThe song was written in Eel Pie Studios, London during the mid-1983, which was also the time when the band was recording "Murder."
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Song Length"Thieves Like Us" has a relatively lengthier duration as compared to other songs of the New Wave & Post-Punk era. It lasts for over six minutes.
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B-side TrackThe B-side of the single, "Lonesome Tonight," is also highly regarded among fans and critics alike.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Thieves Like Us" is a classic example of the band's early preference for non-performance videos. The video, directed by Jonathan Demme, features still photos of each band member.
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Live PerformanceInterestingly, despite the popularity of the song, New Order did not perform "Thieves Like Us" live until 1987, three years after its original release.
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LegacyThe song remains one of New Order's most beloved tracks. It's been featured in several pop culture mediums including films and video games, further increasing its popularity among various generations.
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