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Rhythm  10.0
Melody  10.0
Instruments  10.0
Lyrics  9.9
Vocal  9.8
This song has been reviewed 17 times. Overall score for this song, 9.9.
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Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart Lyrics

Song details
TitleLove Will Tear Us Apart
ArtistJoy Division
AlbumPlus Minus [2011], Track 1 Disc 8
Best Of Joy Division [2008], Track 9
Donnie Darko - Original Soundtrack & Score [2004]
album from the movie Donnie Darko [2001], Track 11
Refractured Box One [2003], Track 18
Les Bains Douches [2001], Track 2
Heartandsoul [2000], Track 16 Disc 2
Heartandsoul [2000], Track 20 Disc 3
Complete Bbc Recordings [2000], Track 5
Heart And Soul [1997], Track 16 Disc 2
Heart And Soul [1997], Track 20 Disc 3
Permanent: Joy Division 1995 [1995], Track 1
The Peel Sessions [1990], Track 5
Let The Movie Begin [1990], Track 1
Substance [1988], Track 10
Remains, Track 23
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Song lyrics
When routine bites hard and ambitions are low
And resentment rides high but emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads

Then love, love will tear us apart, again
Love, love will tear us apart, again

Why is the bedroom so cold? Turned away on your side
Is my timing that flawed? Our respect runs so dry
Yet there's still this appeal that we've kept through our lives

Love, love will tear us apart, again
Love, love will tear us apart, again

Do you cry out in your sleep? All my failings exposed
There's a taste in my mouth as desperation takes hold
Is it something so good just can't function no more?

But love, love will tear us apart, again
Love, love will tear us apart, again
Love, love will tear us apart, again
Love, love will tear us apart, again
submitted by axel
corrected on 02-01-2005


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  10-03-2007 02:01 rockaeipathy 
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Funny how everyone comments on one song, same one as everyone else...

Y'know, the lyrics are pretty nifty, but denying that Curtis' voice is kinda off is completely pointless. Does anyone use their ears whilst listening to music? Rare is the occasion on which he'll hit a pitch straight-on. Can you hear it waver around? And no, I'm not just referring to the echo/reverb-type effect that gets added in a lot of their songs.

Really, though, this song is interesting cause of how Joy Division pulls off the contrast between the happy, light guitar sound and the somewhat sad lyrics.
  23-01-2007 15:23 im_not_ok 
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i realy like this song i knew that it was by joy division but i fist heard it by fall out boy! this song is sweet but also in a way verry sad.
  28-04-2006 17:42 Gate_Kepper 
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ownz
  27-11-2005 17:50 XcharleyX 
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this is one of my fave songs by far!!!!! its a beautiful song!!

ive loved em like foreva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

they rock ma socks, i love this kinda music !!
  02-09-2005 21:01 nico_yeye 
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24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE!
  22-07-2005 16:42 boicrzy17 
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I am one of those girls who usually sticks to the music that I am familiar with, so when someone told me to check out [/i]joy division[i] I was a little hesitant but man am i glad I did!!! Joy division is so cool and now i know all there is to know about them and listen to them religiously. If only ian curtis were alive, all would be right with the world!!!!
  23-05-2005 20:23 Libertina 
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One of my favourite songs all time. Joy Division is a band that really means a lot to me. Love will tear us apart has got some great lyrics, Ian's voice is wonderful and the tune is unforgettable.

Ian Curtis will remain forever in my head, in my heart and in my soul.
  23-05-2005 10:25 _ANARCHY_ 
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The lyrics are really sad but it adds to the beauty of the song. RIP Iain Curtis. Also, to whoever said that Ian does not have a good singing voice and that Joy Division were not one of the best bands ever - maybe take the time out to actually listen to the lyrics, and increase your post count to the big 2.
I love this song. Disorder is my favourite song of all time though.
  23-05-2005 08:46 BigShynePo 
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AWESOME SONG, liked it since the first time I heard it.. it's just one of those songs that almost everyone can find a part about the song that they like the most... the lyrics and acoustics go together perfectly
  10-05-2005 06:59 New_Born 
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One of the greatest songs ever made, it's absolute
  31-03-2005 13:57 Masterful_Ally 
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I adore this track, definitely Joy Divisions best and suprisingly 'soft' in a way I cant really describe, compared to their other stuff.
  31-03-2005 12:19 olla 
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  29-03-2005 12:58 RubyJTuesday 
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I love joy division but how dare you say New Order are good!!! True Faith was alright but NO!
  04-12-2004 20:50 Jellykitten 
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how dare you say ian has a terrible singing voice he is wonderful!!

but what really annoys me is ian curtis had epilepsy (i cant spell) and comitted suicide but then Kurt cobain goes and kills himself and suddenly the whole world is like he is god i dont understand sure he 'invented' grunge but then Ian started the whole post punk thing he is brilliant and doesnt get half the recognition he deserves

R.I.P you very great man
  06-11-2004 04:08 cyanide 
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it's beautiful.
  27-10-2004 01:57 Mien 
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So beautifully unnerving. Depression, despair and gloom summed up in glacial vocals, distorted synths accompanied by haunting guitar. Flawless.
  19-10-2004 09:17 lilsie 
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i agree that this song is very deep but no way is it the best song ever, Ian Curtis has a terrible singing voice and i think its totally wrong to even suggest that Joy Division are one of the best bands ever.
  19-10-2004 07:33 Hawkeye1987 
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Very easily one of the greatest songs ever written, from one of the United Kingdoms greatest bands. Ian Curtis was an amazing frontman, but his suicide in 1980 was a tragic day for music. If anyone likes Joy Divisions' music then they should check out New Order, who the other members of Joy Division went onto become after the death of Ian Curtis.

RIP Ian Cutris 1980
  12-10-2004 01:27 jbone21 
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maybe one of the best songs ever. although i find the lyrics to be very sad.
  07-09-2004 01:15 MourningStar 
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Such a lovely song. And the lyrics, <3. So wonderful. I <3333 Joy Division.


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