![]() Substance (1987) [ larger cover art ] |
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much
CHORUS
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
When I was a very small boy
Very small boys talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
Our valued destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there's just no way of knowing
CHORUS
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time, and you took my money
Now, I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
CHORUS
CHORUS
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
| somnium | Posted: Jun 04, 2013 - 08:34 It just reminds me how much I hated mainstream 80's pop. To be fair it isn't a bad tune. I don't think Radio Paradise should abstain from playing it just because I, personally, happened to hate the 80's. For one thing, if they never played anything I disliked, I'd start worrying. For another, it's good to have an occasional reminder that, yes, exiting the 80s was indeed a sensible choice for humanity in general and me in particular. |
| blotto (127.0.0.1) | Posted: Jun 04, 2013 - 08:28 Hard to believe one of the darkest bands in history could make this song, with a new singer. |
| citybiker (Chicago) | Posted: Apr 02, 2013 - 09:30 I think this laid the ground work for "What is Love" that SNL made oh so popular. |
| whomhow (changeable) | Posted: Apr 02, 2013 - 09:29 This is what 3 rating was made for, thanks to New Order. |
| pomalley (Land of Lincoln) | Posted: Jan 29, 2013 - 15:00 Great 80's video.. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x17q9x_new-order-true-faith_music#.UQhTxr_C2So |
| mostling | Posted: Jan 29, 2013 - 14:57 I saw New Order live at the Berkeley Greek Theater when they toured for this Album in 1987. The lineup was with Gene Loves Jezebel and Echo and the Bunnyman. The goth newwave crowd was a show in itself. |
| Webfoot (Eugene, Oregon) | Posted: Jan 29, 2013 - 14:56 dewhead wrote: WTF??? This is truly awful. This is an example of why a lot of people think music from the 80's sucks. That's a bit harsh I think. It's just a song. |
| dewhead (Big Orange Country) | Posted: Dec 29, 2012 - 06:44 dyharenas wrote: Too many hair products in this for my liking ![]() |
| dewhead (Big Orange Country) | Posted: Dec 29, 2012 - 06:42 WTF??? This is truly awful. This is an example of why a lot of people think music from the 80's sucks. |
| Stingray | Posted: Dec 29, 2012 - 06:39 GORGEOUS! |
| Euskadita (MX) | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 21:17 Dillinquent wrote: wildrudi wrote: who has this song uploaded? Strange question. I don't think this song has uploaded anyone. It's german grammar syntax, nothing to fear |
| Papasmeg (Lille France) | Posted: Aug 25, 2012 - 13:24 Survived the test of time. Liking it. A great video if I remember? |
| marcel (some 10.000 km east of paradise) | Posted: Aug 25, 2012 - 13:24 Sorry, far too 80's for me.... And not the good 80's at that.... Every era has its good sides. Unfortunately, this wasn't it for me... |
| sajitjacob (Christchurch NZ) | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 21:09 This is a critically acclaimed hit from the 80's RP also plays critically acclaimed hits from other decades and obviously stuff from now which is interesting enough to deserve a proper critique. So not quite sure where your surprise is coming from. master_betty wrote: I am a long time RP listener and don't think this tune shouldn't be played here. I love New Order and True Faith but honestly I never expected to hear it on RP. |
| neuticle (fog fog fog) | Posted: Mar 20, 2012 - 10:48 Not my fav NO tune, but def. reminds me of a time and a place. Specifically The Loop Lounge in Passaic NJ ..back in the day....sigh |
| master_betty | Posted: Mar 20, 2012 - 10:46 I am a long time RP listener and don't think this tune shouldn't be played here. I love New Order and True Faith but honestly I never expected to hear it on RP. |
| aspicer (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Dec 16, 2011 - 06:05 Amazing band, however this one is far from one of their best tunes. |
| MiracleDrug (Earth) | Posted: Dec 16, 2011 - 06:00 annie_fannie wrote: wow, what is with all the New Order haters on RP? dunno Annie but these guys are AWESOME... |
| annie_fannie (Iowa) | Posted: Nov 14, 2011 - 13:27 wow, what is with all the New Order haters on RP? |
| Photo-John (Nor Cal to SLC) | Posted: Nov 14, 2011 - 13:26 Sasha2001 wrote: Really? if that's the case then how much room is left at the bottom for bands like Wang Chung and Huey Lewis + the News? Ha ha - nicely done :-) Wang Chung truly is one of the most horrible things to ever happen to music. |
| abbey_normal | Posted: Nov 14, 2011 - 13:26 Best video EVAR! |
| Sasha2001 (I can see Zabars from my window) | Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 17:52 tutakea wrote: this one is the essence of all that is sucking. overwhelmingly stupid and embarrasing beyond belief! aaaahhhrgg
Really? if that's the case then how much room is left at the bottom for bands like Wang Chung and Huey Lewis + the News? |
| socalhol (Seattle) | Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 17:48 love....Love.....LOVE me some New Order!! |
| Brooky (Upstate NY, where at all nothing makes sense) | Posted: Jan 03, 2011 - 17:41 A great one .... brings backs memories galore! |
| johnjconn (chicago land) | Posted: Jan 03, 2011 - 17:41 tutakea wrote: this one is the essence of all that is sucking. overwhelmingly stupid and embarrasing beyond belief! aaaahhhrgg true dat |
| tutakea | Posted: Dec 03, 2010 - 03:15 this one is the essence of all that is sucking. overwhelmingly stupid and embarrasing beyond belief! aaaahhhrgg |
| lattalo (Beartooths) | Posted: Sep 30, 2010 - 19:45 This reminds me of the dance clubs that played New Order extended cuts in DC. This music and cocaine that was the scene back then. A lot of fun, and late late nights!!!!! |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Aug 29, 2010 - 19:55 Dang - I love the way this song starts... It gets my foot tapping, my shoulders rocking... Oh, wait - it's an epileptic seizure. |
| Dillinquent (Hertford, UK) | Posted: Jun 11, 2010 - 05:36 wildrudi wrote: who has this song uploaded? Strange question. I don't think this song has uploaded anyone. |
| jkhandy (Near the ocean (in my mind)) | Posted: May 10, 2010 - 11:55 ![]() |
| wildrudi (NW Germany, Oldenburg) | Posted: May 10, 2010 - 11:54 who has this song uploaded? |
| manonfortini | Posted: May 10, 2010 - 11:54 I usually don't like '80 electro pop, But I do really like those guys! |
| Tippster (Washington, DC) | Posted: Apr 24, 2010 - 09:46 Businessgypsy wrote: Rush, Pixies, New Order... Deja Vu all over again...![]() |
| lophrequa (the very edge of the land) | Posted: Mar 23, 2010 - 18:48 my favorite new order tune! YEAH! |
| Businessgypsy (Deepest, Darkest Florida) | Posted: Feb 20, 2010 - 04:50 Rush, Pixies, New Order... ![]() |
| sirdroseph (Outer Mongolia) | Posted: Feb 04, 2010 - 15:53 This song is aiight for the genre. Eh. |
| dyharenas (SoƱando con las empanadas de Petra en Playa Parguito) | Posted: Feb 04, 2010 - 15:52 Too many hair products in this for my liking |
| jagdriver (Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | Posted: Feb 04, 2010 - 15:48 Blech! |
| lophrequa (the very edge of the land) | Posted: Jan 19, 2010 - 18:58 have to give it a 10 for nostalgia and the video |
| randerse10 | Posted: Jan 04, 2010 - 04:46 mmmm FUN! :D |
| gbfox00 | Posted: Dec 19, 2009 - 09:21 Thought the song was Blue Monday? |
| moonsaura (Baltimore, Maryland) | Posted: Dec 19, 2009 - 09:10 torture and execution? tarred and feathered (*The aim was to hurt and humiliate a person enough to leave town and not cause any more mischief.) may be a little more apropos. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarring_and_feathering jedley wrote: Started as a 3, then crept steadily down to 1. N.B. Whoever invented synth drums should be tortured and executed in a global satellite broadcast. |
| walchenbach (Puget Sound) | Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 12:08 A good example of the best music from the 80's. Only a 6/10 on my list. |
| a_genuine_find (not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway) | Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 12:06 ![]() |
| DaveInVA (In a crumbling Queen Anne mansion in Damnville, VA) | Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 12:05 This is almost as annoying as David Bryne |
| hallogallo (Raleigh, North Carolina) | Posted: Jul 30, 2009 - 20:22 Baum74 wrote: Absolute classic. Does anybody know the coverversion from Flunk? I like it verry much! I thought the NO song that Flunk covered was Blue Monday ... |
| lawman (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) | Posted: May 28, 2009 - 07:05 teapot wrote: I really need this song right now. Funny - that's always how I feel when it comes on, too. (8) |
| pope183 (Vinyamar) | Posted: Apr 26, 2009 - 14:46 Reminds me ... of my first ... Digital Reverb ![]() came out about the same time |
| Thea (Sacramento) | Posted: Apr 10, 2009 - 15:57 If you can't give this classic an 8, then what IS there? |
| jedley (milan, italy) | Posted: Mar 26, 2009 - 02:03 Started as a 3, then crept steadily down to 1. N.B. Whoever invented synth drums should be tortured and executed in a global satellite broadcast. |





