Colony
Joy Division * Track #4 On Closer
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Colony by Joy Division
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Joy DivisionProduced by
Martin HannettWrited by
Stephen Morris & Peter Hook & Bernard Sumner & Ian CurtisAbout
‘Colony’ addresses the recurring theme of isolation and alienation, which was a prominent topic in Joy Division’s music. The song explores the desolation and emptiness that can pervade modern society, highlighting the sense of disconnectedness that individuals may experience. The title ‘Colony’ itse...
Colony Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A cry for help, a hint of anesthesia
The sound from broken homes, we used to always meet here
As he lays asleep, she takes him in her arms
Some things I have to do, but I don't mean you harm
[Verse 2]
A worried parent's glance, a kiss, a last goodbye
Hands him the bag she packed, the tears she tries to hide
A cruel wind that bows down to our lunacy
And leaves him standing cold here in this colony
[Verse 3]
I can't see why all these confrontations
I can't see why all these dislocations
No family life, this makes me feel uneasy
Stood alone here in this colony
[Chorus]
In this colony
In this colony
In this colony
In this colony
[Bridge]
Dear God in his wisdom took you by the hand
God in his wisdom made you understand
God in his wisdom took you by the hand
God in his wisdom made you understand
God in his wisdom took you by the hand
God in his wisdom made you understand
God in his wisdom took you by the hand
God in his wisdom made you understand
[Chorus]
In this colony
In this colony
In this colony
In this colony
Colony Q&A
Who wrote Colony's ?
Colony was written by Stephen Morris & Peter Hook & Bernard Sumner & Ian Curtis.
Who produced Colony's ?
Colony was produced by Martin Hannett.
When did Joy Division release Colony?
Joy Division released Colony on Fri Jul 18 1980.
Is there an official lyric video for this song?
Yes, here it is:
What did Joy Division say about "Colony"?
Drummer Stephen Morris spoke about the song and its recording process in 2020:
Colony is probably my favourite Joy Division song. Again, it’s got a literary reference to Kafka, which Ian was reading and I read a fair bit as well. Whereas all the early songs were punky, thrashy things, we were tryin...