“Vanishing Point” is the penultimate track of New Order’s legendary album Technique. “Vanishing Point” was going to be the band’s lead single in promotion for the album, as their PR team wished they would. However, New Order didn’t approve, and instead chose “Fine Time”. From that point on, the band...
[Verse 1]
Grow up children, don't you suffer
At the hands of one another
If you like a sleeping demon
Listen, can you hear him weepin'?
Tears of joy and tears of sorrow
He buys love to sell tomorrow
[Chorus]
My life ain't no holiday
I've been through the point of no return
I've seen what a man can do
I've seen all the hate of a woman too
[Verse 2]
Feel your heartbeat, lose the rhythm
He can't touch the world we live in
Life is short, but love is strong (Love is strong)
There lies a hope that I have found
And if you try, you'll find it too
Remember why I'm telling you
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
My life ain't no holiday
I've been through the point of no return
I've seen what a man can do
I've seen all the hate of a woman too
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
And they gave him away
Like in Whistle Down the Wind
By the look on his face
He never gave in
Vanishing Point was written by New Order.
Vanishing Point was produced by New Order.
New Order released Vanishing Point on Mon Jan 30 1989.